DESCRIPTION:
William L. Gilbert Clock Co., Winsted, Conn., C. 1885, "Calpe", 8-day time/strike/alarm ash and walnut mantel clock.
CONDITION:
Ash case with walnut trimmings in very clean condition in an original finish. Original, now dark, dial is original. Hands, tablet and pendulum are original. Nice label on back of case. Ht. 20"
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$170
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Wm. L. Gilbert Clock Co., Winsted, Conn., "Parisian Improved" walnut 8-day time & strike parlor clock, C.1880.
CONDITION:
Nicely refinished case with no damage or losses except both teardrop finials much smaller than Ly illustration. Original paper dial dark but complete. Interesting inside black/gold paper label indicating this clock "manufactured expressly for Boyle Bros." of Boston & Providence. Silver-print glass has "Boston" printed at bottom. Original indicator pendulum. Movement needs cleaning. Ht.22".
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$160
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DESCRIPTION:
Clocks- (2) alarm clocks: a Gilbert, another small clock, an ogee case & movement a clock statue and a carriage clock case only with only one glass
CONDITION:
parts lot and multiple lots sold "as is". No further condition report available.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$150
PRICE SOLD:
$45
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Clocks- (2) banjo clocks: New Haven Clock Co., "Warwick" 8-day time-only balance-wheel mahogany case and an E. Ingraham Co., Bristol, Conn. "B-301" 8-day balance-wheel stained wood case; both C.1930
CONDITION:
Both in very good condition with clean dials, complete cases and ticking movements. Heights 31.5" and 25.5".
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$100
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DESCRIPTION:
Clocks- (2) Banjo; New Haven "Waring" full-size time & strike 8-day mahogany, C.1923; Sessions half-size No.945M mahogany plug-in electric, C.1945.
CONDITION:
New Haven solid wood case with a few scratches, wood side arms brass eagle finial and bezel with convex glass, Deco-style numbers and blue glasses in very good condition, rear paper label, strikes half hours on gong, Ht.35". Sessions solid wood case with inlay design, metal dial with raised numbers and convex glass, Ht.22".
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$150
PRICE SOLD:
$160
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DESCRIPTION:
Clocks- (2) German Black Forest 2-weight cuckoo clocks, C.1910
CONDITION:
As-found condition, both clocks require restoration. Earlier cast-plate brass movements. One has good label of "Swiss Clock Company, New York".
ESTIMATE:
$75
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$125
PRICE SOLD:
$70
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DESCRIPTION:
Clocks- (2) mantel clocks: a New Haven 8 day time and strike tambour clock and an English 8 day time and strike in mahogany veneered Deco style case
CONDITION:
multiple lots sold "as is". Both clocks in excellent cosmetic condition. No further condition report available.
ESTIMATE:
$60
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$80
PRICE SOLD:
$70
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Clocks- (2) Seth Thomas miniature banjos quartz movements time only
CONDITION:
parts lot and multiple lots sold "as is". No further condition report available.
ESTIMATE:
$40
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$60
PRICE SOLD:
$40
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DESCRIPTION:
Clocks- (2): Royal Mariner, modern German ship's-bells 8-day mounted marine clock, c2001 and a Newark Clock Co., Newark, N.J. porcelain hanging kitchen clock with German movement c1935
CONDITION:
Hermle 5-jewel 132-071SG movement, N date code, ticks and strikes. White metal 5" dial is perfect. Very good bright and brushed brass finish. Dark-stained wood yacht-wheel surround has some spotting to finish. Glossy varnished wood mounting board, Ht.11". Newark Clock Co. is in good condition with no major chips or hairlines; some discoloration from a rusty screw near 4.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$150
PRICE SOLD:
$110
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DESCRIPTION:
Clocks- (3) incomplete clocks: a New Haven Clock Co. 8-day steeple clock, Ht 20"; a Chauncey Jerome, New Haven, 30-hour OG shelf clock, Ht 26"; a Riley Whiting 30-hour wooden works carved column & splat, Ht 34" and a wooden works movement
CONDITION:
Multiple lots sold "as is". Wooden works movement not pictured. Good restoration potential.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$350
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Clocks- (3) wall clocks: a cuckoo with bone hands, a Lux Clock Mfg Co. miniature cuckoo and a Celebrate 8 day porcelain spring driven clock
CONDITION:
multiple lots sold "as is". Clocks in excellent cosmetic condition. No further condition report available.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$35
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DESCRIPTION:
Clocks- (3): a modern reproduction Asian repeating 8-day calendar & alarm carriage clock with painted enamel side panels and leather case; a Seth Thomas Adamantine 8-day time & strike tambour mantel clock, C.1925; English square oak 8-day time & strike mantel clock C.1950
CONDITION:
Carriage clock ticking but no strike or repeat. Tambour has clean unmarred case and 89AL movement. English case and movement clean and complete.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$150
PRICE SOLD:
$210
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Clocks- (3): a small New Haven balance wheel banjo timepiece, a small Seth Thomas pillar & scroll c1963, and a Korean 31-day wall clock
CONDITION:
Banjo clock is damaged and would be usable for parts. Pillar & scroll looks to be pretty much intact. Korean clock has no bottom or top.
ESTIMATE:
$50
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$100
PRICE SOLD:
$25
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Clocks- (3): Seth Thomas "Drop Octagon 8 Inch" 8-day time-only fumed-oak school clock c1908; a Sessions "Hadley" time & strike 8-day mahogany-finish banjo clock c1939; and a Boulle electric clock with no dome
CONDITION:
School clock has good original finish, dial and inside paper label. Missing small round glass in bottom door. Movement complete. Ht.18". Banjo clock has nicks and dings, some loose parts. Movement will need service. Ht.29". Boulle clock not pictured.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$150
PRICE SOLD:
$100
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Clocks- (4) F. Kroeber & Co., New York: a Cabinet No. 15 case only, (2) "One Day Speedwell" (one with movement) and another with back wind movement
CONDITION:
multiple lots sold "as is". No further condition report available.
ESTIMATE:
$50
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$100
PRICE SOLD:
$75
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DESCRIPTION:
Clocks- (4) F. Kroeber Clock Co., New York shelf clocks; 8 day and 30 hour time and strike movements, "as is"
CONDITION:
multiple lots sold "as is". Three are in walnut cases and one is stripped of its veneer.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$180
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DESCRIPTION:
Clocks- (4) Plug-In Electric: Haddon, Chicago, "Golden Visionette" mystery clock, c1960; Warren Telechron, Ashland MA, Refrigerator Clock; General Electric lighted-dial digital alarm; Seth Thomas "Carlisle" Deco-style alarm, c1955
CONDITION:
All in good cosmetic condition with intact cords, not tested for operation or safety.
ESTIMATE:
$50
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$75
PRICE SOLD:
$140
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Clocks- (4) table clocks: a New Haven miniature tambour clock, an Ingraham "Miller" 8 day, a Seth Thomas gilt 8 day desk clock with German movement and a Le Gant quartz carriage clock
CONDITION:
multiple lots sold "as is". All clocks in very good cosmetic condition. No further condition report available.
ESTIMATE:
$60
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$80
PRICE SOLD:
$25
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Clocks- (4): an unsigned gold plate novelty clock, Ht 6.5"; a Westclox Baby Ben alarm clock, Ht 3"; a Jennings Bros. gold plated novelty clock and an Ansonia "Repeater" nickel plate alarm clock, Ht 7"
CONDITION:
All four have worn cases but complete movements, not tested for running order.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$30
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Clocks- (6) alarm clocks: (3) Vienna bell-on-top models one by Junghans, a New Haven radium dial, Alexander Mfg Co. U.S.A. bell-on-top and a Westclox Big Ben
CONDITION:
multiple lots sold "as is". Westclox and Alexander Mfg Co. with discoloration on dials, all others in good cosmetic condition. No further condition report available.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$30
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Clocks- (6) novelty timepieces: (2) Keebler Co. timepieces, (1) Columbia Time Products timepiece and (4) Lux Clock Mfg. Co. timepieces
CONDITION:
They all appear to be in relatively nice condition. Should be worth $30 to $35 each, note that all except bottom right are nodders or rockers.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$210
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Clocks- (11) alarm clocks; (6) Westclox, an unusual Elgin annular, a Lux, a New Haven and a Linden
CONDITION:
multiple lots sold "as is". Good cosmetic condition of all pieces. No further condition report available.
ESTIMATE:
$60
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$100
PRICE SOLD:
$20
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Book: "Simon Willard and His Clocks" by John Ware Willard, 1911.
CONDITION:
Classic of American horological literature, first and only edition, author died 3 years after publication. This is No.467 of 500 printed. Very good, tight original binding with gilt top edges and banjo clock impressed in cover. There are water stains on pages, but the condition of the paper, printing and photographs is good. Bookplate of James Holland Beal. 133 pages. Ht.12.5".
ESTIMATE:
$350
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$450
PRICE SOLD:
$260
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Book: "The Banjo Timepiece" by Chipman P. Ela, 1978.
CONDITION:
Important reference book, original hardbound edition signed by the author to Chris Bailey, June 1978. Jacket shows some wear but the binding is tight and book overall in very good condition with some small edge stains. 200 pages. Ht.10.5".
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$260
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DESCRIPTION:
Books & Booklets: Broad assortment of approximately 60 pieces of softcover horological reference and history.
CONDITION:
Nice collection of Bulletin supplements, company catalog reprints, auction catalogs and early Ly books (Welch, Ansonia). Hard-to-find ephemera covers thousands of styles. Includes Cheney & Zea study of New England clock making Most in very good condition.
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$220
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Books: (16) important classic hardcover American horology reference books. Includes out-of-print classics by Ela, Parsons, Bailey, Ball, Nutting etc. and rare bound copy of Boston Clock Club papers 1934-39.
CONDITION:
Valuable assortment including author-signed Chip Ela book (another copy being sold separately) and 2-volume Bourne 1985-86 auction catalog of Sposato clocks. Clock Club binding has J.E.Coleman stamp. All books in very good condition, some torn dust jackets.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$450
PRICE SOLD:
$300
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DESCRIPTION:
Books: (19) good reference out-of-print horological reference books.
CONDITION:
Broad assortment including early bound Bulletins, European clock books, Britten's, deCarle, Moore and Lloyd, and reissue of John Ware Willard (original edition being sold separately). Most in very good condition.
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$320
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DESCRIPTION:
NAWCC Bulletins, 99 issues, numbers 138 - 227 (Feb.1969 - Dec.1983) plus 7 supplements (#6,7,8,9,10,11,13).
CONDITION:
Instant access to 14 years of horology writing, much by well-known member/experts of the NAWCC.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$20
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DESCRIPTION:
Swiss made for Gucci, France, 8-day travel alarm timepiece.
CONDITION:
Heavy brass and enamel case in fine condition. Dial is perfect and hands are original. Appears to be in good running order. Ht. 4".
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$270
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DESCRIPTION:
Swiss, "L Escarpolette" 30-hour watch automaton dial of two individuals on a teeter-totter set on a marble base, C. 1910
CONDITION:
Silvered dial has tarnish, but not bad for its age. Hands are original. Ht. 2.75"
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$375
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DESCRIPTION:
Swiss, 30-hour bar watch movement with gold balance wheel in an Art Nouveau Egyptian motif case. This was most likely a desk timepiece, C. 1920
CONDITION:
Beautifully restored case with Egyptian figures. Gold finish dial is in excellent condition. Hands are original. Ht. 9".
ESTIMATE:
$750
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$650
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DESCRIPTION:
Junghans, German, wall clock with 8 day time only spring driven pendulum movement in walnut case with ornately inlaid decorations with mercury thermometer and aneroid barometer, c1900
CONDITION:
missing side hook to secure door and a replaced pendulum bob, but otherwise it is in outstanding original condition with good Würtemburg instruction label on backboard. All three porcelain dials are in excellent conditions with no hairlines. Ht 30"
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1250
PRICE SOLD:
$750
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DESCRIPTION:
Swiss, Gubelin, 8-day dore metal timepiece weather station with Barometer, Hygrometer, Thermometer and Compass on a swivel base.
CONDITION:
Brush brass case in engraved corners in nice clean condition with some degradation of the lacquer finish. Watch movement panel swings out to allow it to be wound. Movement runs for a short time and stops. It will most likely need service. Ht. 5".
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$400
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DESCRIPTION:
French, Brass and Champleve enamel case miniature carriage timepiece, C. 1900
CONDITION:
Champleve enamel case in as found condition with very little of its gilding remaining. Original gilt dial has some dark stains with wear to the numbers. Hands are original. One of the beveled side panels has a corner chip. The top glass panel also has a small chip. The remaining glass panels are fine. Platform escapement is intact. Ht. 3.25".
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$950
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DESCRIPTION:
French, brass cased carriage clock, time, gong strike with repeat in column case with contrasting capitals and bases, retailed by Mitchell, Vance & Co., New York (on dial), C. 1930
CONDITION:
polished brass case is in nice condition. Original fancy porcelain dial is perfect and off set by a silvered mask and bezel the hands are original. Movement is clean. Platform escapement is intact and is running. Movement recently serviced. Ht. 7.5".
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$650
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DESCRIPTION:
French, Brass Champleve enamel case time, strike on gong, alarm with repeat carriage clock retailed by Robbins, Clarke & ?, Philadelphia, C.1900
CONDITION:
Brass case with most of the original gilding worn off. Original porcelain dials are perfect and the hands are original. The beveled glass panel on the side of the case and the front door has a corner chip. The other glass panels are fine. Platform escapement is intact and running. Ht. 7.5"
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4000
PRICE SOLD:
$3100
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French, Charles Hour, gilt brass, striking carriage clock, in an Anglaise case retailed by Schumann's Sons, New York with its original carrying case, C. 1900
CONDITION:
This clock is in as found condition with most of the gilding worn off. Original porcelain dial is perfect and the hands are original. One of the beveled side panels has a very tiny chip on one corner. The top beveled panel is tipped a little and will need adjustment. Platform escapement is intact. Movement is marked "13 jewels, CH. Hour, France". Leather carrying case is somewhat poor condition. Ht. 6.5".
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$450
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DESCRIPTION:
French, gilt brass carriage clock, a gilt column case with fluted corner columns, time, gong strike with repeat retailed by Bigelow, Kennard & Co., Boston, C. 1900
CONDITION:
Cast brass case with some of the gilding intact. Original porcelain dial is perfect and the hands are original. Beveled glass panels are fine. Platform escapement is intact. Movement was recently serviced and is running briskly. Ht. 7.5".
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$700
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French, gilt brass case carriage clock, time, gong strike, alarm with repeat in a Corniche case with a gilt floral-trellis mask surrounding the dial (nicely pierced and chased), C. 1900
CONDITION:
Case in as found condition with some of the gilt remaining. Original porcelain dials are perfect and the hands are original. The alarm hand has fallen off and is sitting between the glass and the front panel. Beveled glass in the rear door has a corner chip. Rest of the glass panels are fine. Knob to the rear door is missing. Platform escapement is intact, but the movement will need to be serviced. Ht. 7.5".
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$800
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DESCRIPTION:
French, grand sonnerie with alarm/repeat carriage clock in an English silver case. A lever on the bottom of the case allows one to change from grand sonnerie to Silence to Petit Sonnerie, C.1900
CONDITION:
Fine silver case with a couple of scratches at the repeat button. Porcelain dial has hairline cracks at 3 o'clock. The hour hand is a replacement and does not match the minute. Ht. 6.5"
ESTIMATE:
$1800
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$2500
PRICE SOLD:
$2700
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DESCRIPTION:
French, L. Epee, Polished brass case carriage clock, time & strike on a gong, alarm, day of the week and date with repeat, in Corniche case, C.1980 (modern)
CONDITION:
Polished brass case and movement in very fine condition. Original porcelain dial is perfect and the hands are original. Movement is signed. Beveled glass panels are fine. Platform escapement is intact and running. These were expensive 25 years ago, and are high quality for a modern clock. Ht. 7".
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$600
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DESCRIPTION:
French, miniature carriage clock retailed by Drew & Sons, London, C.1920
CONDITION:
Polished brass case nice clean condition. Porcelain dial is perfect and the hands are original. Cylinder platform escapement is intact. The beveled glass panels on each side of the case have a corner chip. Front glass is fine. Movement is marked "French Made". Ht. 3.5".
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$150
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DESCRIPTION:
Ansonia Brass & Copper Co., Ansonia, Conn., "Terry's Patent Drop Extra Calendar" wall clock with 8 day time, strike and calendar spring driven movement in rosewood veneer case, c1885
CONDITION:
the original rosewood veneer on the bezel has been nicely restored to original condition. The drop finials now glued may be replacements. The original dial with three original hands is in good condition. The interior label is in good condition. Ht 26"
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$1000
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DESCRIPTION:
Ansonia Clock Co, "Crystal Palace", showing a hunter and net fisher, and with heavy cast bezel and barrel pendulum, the whole covered by a replacement glass dome, c1880
CONDITION:
the base only has been refinished. The paper dial and the paper label on the rear are replacements. Typical Cabibbo dome has heavy areas and imperfections. Ht 20" to top of dome.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$290
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Ansonia Clock Co., "La Manche", 8-day time & gong strike porcelain mantel clock, with open escapement on dial center, C. 1904
CONDITION:
multi-color porcelain case in very nice condition with some slight wear to the applied gold; note top of case is lime green, it transitions to yellow and ends up at dark green for the base. Original porcelain dial has a hairline crack at 10 o'clock. Hands are original. Movement is signed, clean and in good running order. Ht. 13.75"
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$500
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Ansonia Clock Co., "La Normandie", 8-day time/strike porcelain mantel clock, C. 1904
CONDITION:
Pretty cream and blue colored case in very nice condition with a slight amount of wear to the applied gold. Original porcelain dial is perfect and the hands are original. Movement is signed. Ht. 13"
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$550
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Ansonia Clock Co., Ansonia, Conn. "Crystal Palace" mantel clock 8 day time and strike spring driven movement on walnut base under dome, c1875
CONDITION:
original dome and original finish on base. The original dial is dark but in good condition and the mirror back is also original. Ht 19" with dome, 17" without dome
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$450
PRICE SOLD:
$375
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DESCRIPTION:
Ansonia Clock Co., Ansonia, Conn. "Huntress Ball Swing" with 8 day time only spring driven movement in Barbedienne finished ball case supported by bronze finished statue, c1901
CONDITION:
this clock is in great original condition and is running while being cataloged. It is missing the wire between the huntress' hand and her game, and also lacks the "shield" that hides the suspension {this can be purchased from Timesavers.com}. Ht 24 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$1750
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$2250
PRICE SOLD:
$2100
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Ansonia Clock Co., Ansonia, Conn., "Pizzaro" figural mantel clock with 8 day time and gong strike movement, with open escapement on the porcelain dial, all mounted to an enameled iron base with spelter statue, c1895
CONDITION:
good overall condition with normal oxidation to spelter statue, case and feet. The iron base is in good condition. A very good example of this model. Ht 22"
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$550
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Monarch" walnut 8-day time & strike parlor clock, C.1901.
CONDITION:
Very good solid walnut case only flawed by incorrect smaller top finial and restored finish. Great original multi-color dial surround, beat scale, paper dial, signed gong base, black textured backboard, 2-barrel pendulum, gold-patterned glass, bottom drawer and rear paper label 80% intact. Ticks and strikes. Ht.21" without finial.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$400
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Rosalind" black enameled iron 8-day time & strike mantel clock, C.1904.
CONDITION:
Brightly restored heavy case with very shiny finish and gilt. Original paper dial shows a few scuffs, newer hands. Movement clean and running. Ht.13".
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$260
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DESCRIPTION:
Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Standard Regulator" oak 8-day weight-driven wall timepiece, C.1920.
CONDITION:
Very nicely refinished case in excellent condition. Original painted metal dial slightly yellowed and lined. Original pendulum and beat scale. Old wavy glass. Clean movement, with maintaining power, ticks well. Note 2 steel washers used to level iron base for mov't do not detract and could be removed or replaced with something more appropriate. Has the look of a S-Thomas #2 for half the price. Ht 36"
ESTIMATE:
$350
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$450
PRICE SOLD:
$750
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E.N. Welch, Forestville Conn., "Ripple Beehive" rosewood, 8-day time & strike mantel clock, C.1857.
CONDITION:
Original old dry finish, no losses, veneer lifting and chipped at top rear of case. Door has separated between top and bottom sections (needs simple regluing). Old glass, "Stanwix and Congress Halls", has small flakes. Original painted metal dial is yellowed and scratched at 12, has enlarged winding holes. Paper label now dark and illegible. Movement, stamped with maker name, ticks and strikes but could use cleaning. Modern pendulum bob. This would have been made just after Welch took over the JC Brown enterprise. Overall a nice ripple example. Ht.19".
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$500
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Forestville Mfg. Co., J.C. Brown, Bristol Conn., 8-day time & strike MOP picture-frame clock, C.1845.
CONDITION:
Original crazed painted finish with intact inlay and gold decoration. Old reverse-paint tablet of Buckingham Palace has small losses in building area. Top glass also old with rich blue reverse paint pattern in corners. Dark but complete paper label. Original dished painted metal dial, with small losses, states "J.C.Brown, Forestville, Ct., U.S.". Ht.17".
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$1600
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J.C. Brown, Bristol Conn., rosewood, 8-day time & strike cottage clock, C.1845.
CONDITION:
Refinished case with veneer lifting on top left of side, but no losses. Very good paper label. Painted metal dial, with red corner spandrels, has crazing and losses around winding holes, etc. Movement ticks and strikes on bell, but may need cleaning. Both glasses clear and recent. Ht.15".
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$90
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Elmer O. Stennes, Weymouth, Mass. "Girandole" wall clock 8 day time only weight driven movement marked "E. HOWARD & CO. BOSTON" in mahogany case with gold leaf front and base with convex throat and lower circular tablet reverse painted with Aurora scene, c1960 s#15
CONDITION:
the clock is in excellent original condition. Nicely painted convexed dial is signed. The case parts are separately numbered "15" and several balls around lower tablet have slight loss. The eagle finial is gilt cast metal. Note this clock was made by Stennes when he was still able to find spare Howard movements. We recall that Bob Webber sold Stennes over a hundred Howard movements from Howard #5s & 70s that Webber purchased from the Boston City School System around 1958. Ht 46"
ESTIMATE:
$6000
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$8000
PRICE SOLD:
$5600
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Elmer O. Stennes, Weymouth, Mass., "GM1" grandmother tall case clock with 8 day Westminster chime spring driven movement by Smiths, England in Roxbury style mahogany inlaid case, with reeded quarter columns and a fretted hood, c1968.
CONDITION:
the clock is in excellent original condition. The case is stamped "6" and "31". The dial signature is good. Although our estimate is conservative, we have sold this model for as much as $3250 in the past. Ht 59 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2500
PRICE SOLD:
$2700
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Elmer O. Stennes, Weymouth, Mass., reproduction Massachusetts shelf clock with 8 day time only one weight driven movement in crotch mahogany veneer case with banded inlay across top and base and painted kidney dial, c1971
CONDITION:
this clock is in excellent original condition. The case is marked "26" "MCIP" "71". This example is numbered 6 and was made while Elmer was in prison (marked MCIP for Massachusetts Correctional Institute Plymouth). The weight is signed Stennes. The last example we sold in April of 2002 brought $3800. Please see adjoining photograph of Elmer Stennes taken in the early 1970's. Ht 39"
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3500
PRICE SOLD:
$4200
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Foster S. Campos, Pembroke, Mass, "GM2" grandmother clock with time only weight driven movement in tiger maple case, c2004
CONDITION:
this clock is in excellent original condition. The inside of case is marked "5", "04" and with Campos hot brand trademark. The key locking door has brass hinges and all fine appointments. We sold a similar example in October of 2005 for $3250. Ht 60"
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$1900
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DESCRIPTION:
Foster S. Campos, Pembroke, Mass., reproduction New England "coffin" timepiece, 8 day time only single weight driven Lenderman movement in mahogany case, c2003.
CONDITION:
This clock is in excellent condition and is No. 6 completed in 2003, a model that is no longer available. Sure to appeal to someone who desires the primitive look without the cost of an original. The dial, case, movement and weight signed with Campos trademarks. We sold a similar example in October of 2005 for $1800. Ht 33.5"
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$1150
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Chelsea Clock Co, Chelsea, Mass., CHELSEA model brass ship's-bell, 8-day, 6" dial marine clock, screw bezel, C.1966.
CONDITION:
Original lacquer finish with some tarnish. Movement 682946 ticks and strikes, looks clean. Silvered dial has a few small spots. Overall case diameter 8", Ht. of varnished wood mount board 11.5", mounted slightly crooked.
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$650
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DESCRIPTION:
Chelsea Clock Co. CHELSEA model, Ship's Bell marine clock. 3 inch dial, screw-on bezel. Serial No. 511749, w/ nickel finish, C. 1948
CONDITION:
Heavy brass case is in good condition with some wear to the nickel finish and degradation of the lacquer finish. Original silvered dial is fairly clean with some overall tarnish/ darkening. Hands are original. Clock is in running condition and includes an original Chelsea key. Ht. 4.5"
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$275
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DESCRIPTION:
Chelsea Clock Co., "Doric", polished brass mantel timepiece retailed by Berry & Whitmore Co., Washington, D.C. serial no. 81061, C. 1914
CONDITION:
Cast brass case in very fine condition with just a slight degradation to the lacquer finish in a couple of places. Original silvered dial is like new. Hands are original. Movement is signed. Ht. 8".
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$425
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Chelsea Clock Co., Boston U.S.A. "Time Interval Clock No. III" U.S. Signal Corps military timepiece 8 day time only spring driven movement with electrical time interval component signaling on bell in oak case, c1940
CONDITION:
wound tight, but the balance is free and will tick a few seconds when shaken. The case retains its original finish. The silvered dial has light to moderate spotting. Ht 10 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$900
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Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, c1918, "Tambour #31", Ship's Bell, mahogany tambour mantel clock, 8-day. Serial No. 124643.
CONDITION:
Mahogany and mahogany veneered case in very nice condition with original finish. Original silvered dial with raised numbers is fairly clean with some minor scratches. Hands are original. Movement is signed. Overall this clock is complete and in excellent as found condition. Ht. 10"
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$475
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DESCRIPTION:
Chelsea Clock Co., Chelsea Mass., ship's bells 8-day brass yacht wheel clock & barometer set on bronze base, C.1937.
CONDITION:
Original aging lacquer finish. Case complete except for missing all 4 brass bun feet. Hinged bezels. Clock dial slightly tarnished with maker name nearly wiped away. Movement 215025 ticks and strikes properly but needs cleaning. Engraved presentation on base "Paul B. Sommers from field men and officials of the Western Department 1938". 4" dials, Ht.8".
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$425
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DESCRIPTION:
Chelsea Clock Co., Chelsea, Mass., C. 1925, 8-day 3/4 size banjo timepiece retailed by T.& E. Dickinson Co., Buffalo, NY Movement serial no. 167938.
CONDITION:
Mahogany case in nice clean condition in an original finish. Both tablets are original. Original dial has a little wear at the winding arbor and some staining at the numbers as if someone tried to clean the dial and some of the black that colored the numbers has run. Hands are original. Finial is different, but could be original. Ht. 32".
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$525
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DESCRIPTION:
Wm.L. Gilbert, Miniature Pillar & Scroll, 8-day, time and strike mantel clock, c1925
CONDITION:
this clock is in excellent original condition. This clock uses Gilbert's premium solid plate movement and special cathedral gong. Ht 12 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$375
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Wm.L. Gilbert Clock Co., Winsted Conn., "Belfry Alarm" 30-hour rolling bell clock, C.1898.
CONDITION:
Original "oxidized" finish and very good paper dial. Movement ticks and rings alarm but could use service. Ht.12".
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$350
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DESCRIPTION:
Wm.L. Gilbert Clock Co., Winsted Conn., "Occidental" walnut 8-day time & strike parlor clock, C:1891.
CONDITION:
Nicely restored finish, good side mirrors. Standing cupids and cast-metal top and base pieces have a few small chips in silver coating. Clean movement ticks and strikes, missing both small upper winding stop wheels. Wavy glass tablet has near perfect silvered pattern. Original brass indicator pendulum. Ht.23".
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$290
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Wm.L. Gilbert Clock Co., Winsted, Conn. "Occidental" walnut 8-day time & strike parlor clock, C.1891.
CONDITION:
Original darkened finish, except on small bottom front panel (poorly stained). Old side mirrors have small tarnish spots. Small eye-hooks on top rear installed by past owner to prevent tipping. Standing cupids look newly painted. Paper dial has some stains and filled areas around winding holes. Original indicator pendulum. Movement ticks and strikes but needs cleaning. Silver-print tablet probably newer. Ht. 23".
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$295
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Wm.L. Gilbert Clock Co., Winsted, Conn., "No.3027" oak "Octagon Drop" time & calendar short-drop school clock, C.1910.
CONDITION:
Original crusty finish with raised dark bubbles of varnish, re-varnished more recently. Original paper dial has some light wear and staining. Original lower glass is cracked. Rear paper label. Original fancy pendulum. Movement ticks but needs cleaning. Ht.28".
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$175
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DESCRIPTION:
Howard & Davis, Boston "No. 1 Banjo" weight driven 8 day wall clock in a rosewood grained cherry case, c1850, full length case with meter pendulum.
CONDITION:
old refinish done carefully with grain painting intact, well done dial fabricated with E. Howard & Co., Boston signature in 1966 with artist's signature along bottom edge. repainted lower tablet. Note large trapezoidal movement with maintaining power and dead beat escapement is original to the case, mov't unsigned. Ht 50"
ESTIMATE:
$6000
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$8000
PRICE SOLD:
$6100
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DESCRIPTION:
Howard & Davis, Boston "No. 4 Banjo" 8-day weight driven time only wall clock in a rosewood grain painted cherry case, c1850
CONDITION:
the lower tablet has been replaced, and the bottom panel in the base looks to have been skillfully replaced and was grain painted in an attempt to match the rest of the case. The grain painted case is otherwise in excellent condition. Paint on the dial looks to be original with some loss at the mounting screws. The signature and numbers look to have been strengthened. Movement is original to the case and properly signed and fastened in the case with a single screw through the backboard. Hour hand is a replacement. Minute is original. Weight is properly marked. Proper bob. Ht. 32".
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3500
PRICE SOLD:
$1
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DESCRIPTION:
Howard & Davis, Boston "No. 4 Banjo" wall clock 8 day time only weight driven movement in cherry case, c1855
CONDITION:
the case is refinished and no longer retains its rosewood graining, and both tablets are repainted/ gilded. The original paper over zinc dial is in good condition, with some yellowing, minor paper loss at attaching holes; minor scratches. Ht 32"
ESTIMATE:
$1400
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$1800
PRICE SOLD:
$1200
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DESCRIPTION:
E. Howard & Co., Boston, "No. 3 Banjo", weight driven wall clock, 8-day, in a rosewood grained cherry case, and with reverse painted tablets. C.1860.
CONDITION:
the case and graining are original and excellent. The bottom tablet was properly restored some time ago to match the original throat glass. The hands, dial, weight, pendulum and tie down are all original. The signature on the painted dial is a little weak and the numerals have been strengthened (the Dial House could improve this with careful restoration). Overall a good, clean example of the #3. Note this movement is double signed with proper Howard & Davis signature on left and with E. Howard & Co, Boston, to the right, making it easy to date the clock just after Ed Howard bought out his partner in 1857. Ht 38"
ESTIMATE:
$4000
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$6000
PRICE SOLD:
$4900
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DESCRIPTION:
E. Howard & Co., Boston "No. 4 Banjo" wall clock 8 day time only weight driven movement in rosewood grained cherry case, c1910
CONDITION:
the case has original rosewood grain finish with minor wear in some areas. The throat and tablet glasses are original and the throat has some minor touch up. The original dial is repainted. The original weight is stamped with a "4". Tab for tie-down is a replacement, Ht 32"
ESTIMATE:
$1750
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$2750
PRICE SOLD:
$1500
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E. Howard & Co., Boston "No. 5 Banjo" wall clock 8 day time only weight driven movement in rosewood grained case cherry case, c1880
CONDITION:
the case has original finish and original painted tablets. The dial is repainted by Kathy Edwards with pre-repaint photos included. The weight is original and marked "5". The original label on baffle is in very good condition. Ht 29"
ESTIMATE:
$1700
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$2200
PRICE SOLD:
$2100
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DESCRIPTION:
E. Howard & Co., Boston, "No. 5 Banjo" weight-driven 8-day rosewood-stained hardwood banjo clock, C.1920.
CONDITION:
Very clean example with good polished original finish and painted metal dial. Glasses have only small losses at bottom of throat piece. Pendulum bob retains its intricate pattern and tie-down. Clean nickel-plate movement ticks. Old correct "5" weight. Ht.29".
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$2050
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, No. 11 "Keyhole" time only 8 day weight driven, in rosewood grained cherry case, c1890
CONDITION:
Dial, hands, tablet, baffle and pendulum are original; tablet is flaking considerably in central red area. Original finish and graining are intact. Lead weight is a replacement. Has a well made pinned plate movement, held in the case with 4 heavy brass Howard tabs, movement bears the number "5", which used this same movement. Note also that center retaining screw is absent, but can be replaced. The pendulum bob has a fancy damascene pattern. Ht 31"
ESTIMATE:
$5000
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$7000
PRICE SOLD:
$3100
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, "Regulator No. 10" (figure 8 re-issue) 8-day time only weight driven movement stamped "E. HOWARD & CO. BOSTON 10" and stamped with serial number (0351) and date [8-76] in walnut case, c1976.
CONDITION:
this clock is a single owner piece in outstanding all original condition. This was one of the NAWCC member advance subscriptions of 500 clocks sold / ordered during 1975 and delivered in 1976. Movement and case are stamped with the serial number 351 and date of 8/76 with original sales plaque signed by Dana Blackwell, sales receipt and paperwork included. We sold two other examples in May of 2010 for $2500 plus 15% buyer's premium; this one is even nicer. Ht 33"
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$2500
PRICE SOLD:
$2600
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, "Regulator No. 59-6" (re-issue) 8-day time only weight driven movement stamped "E. HOWARD & CO. BOSTON 59 6" and stamped with serial number and date in walnut case, c1979 serial #3 (note this is the small, 6" dial model that went into production after the 59-8).
CONDITION:
this clock is a single owner piece in excellent all original condition. There was a limited run of this small model. Movement and case are stamped with the serial number 3 and date of 9/79 with original sales receipt and paperwork, including final inspection certificate, signed by Blackwell and attached inside the case behind dial. The only thing that keeps this from being outstanding is some minor surface rust on the assembly screws for the movement...easily dealt with. Both this clock and the #10 are from the collection of Charles A. Boy, Jr. Ht 36"
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$3100
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, "Regulator No.70" oak cased weight-driven wall timepiece, 8-day, 12" dial, C.1920.
CONDITION:
Original crazed finish now varnished unevenly so case is too shiny with some dull areas, otherwise very good condition. Lower 3-color tablet also newly varnished on back. Old painted metal dial has a few very small stains and flakes. Original pendulum bob retains circle pattern, tie-down tab missing. Cast iron "70" weight is proper replacement. Signed nickel-plate movement ticks but may need cleaning. Ht.32".
ESTIMATE:
$1600
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$2200
PRICE SOLD:
$1400
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E. Howard Clock Co., Boston, 150th Anniversary limited edition banjo wall clock with 8 day time only weight driven damascened movement in mahogany case. A small brass plaque mounted in lower case gives the name of the original owner and is marked and "SN 8", both case and movement stamped "263", c1992
CONDITION:
the clock is in outstanding, like new, original condition with a beautiful reverse painted tablet of the Howard Factory. This is one of a series of 500 limited edition pieces made. In April of 2008 we sold a similar example for $2800 plus 15% buyer's premium. Ht 34"
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$2100
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Ithaca Calendar Clock Co., Ithaca, New York, wall clock time only, center seconds, two weight Welch movement in ash case, c1890
CONDITION:
this clock was a special order clock from the Ithaca factory for the Cornell University Physics Department and never was a calendar clock. The case has its original finish, nicely cleaned and waxed. The lower two finials may be replacements and a portion of the bottom drop is missing. For reference please contact Joel Warren of Trumansburg, NY. Also see detail image showing same nickel plated mov't as used in the Regulator Calendar. Ht 61"
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$2200
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F. Kroeber Clock Co., New York "Arabia No. 1" 8 day time and strike spring driven movement in bronze finished case, c1885.
CONDITION:
original finish. The bezel is replaced, the porcelain dial has repairs at center shaft and winding arbors and below 7 and the dial surround is from another clock. The pendulum is a replacement. Ht 13"
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$210
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F. Kroeber Clock Co., New York "Cabinet No. 57" mantel clock 8 day time and strike spring driven Asian No. 1 movement in ash wood case, c1890
CONDITION:
original finish rubbed down. Ball finials on case top are replaced. The dial is darkened. See page 346 and 544 (movement information) in Tran Du Ly's "Kroeber Clock Identification and Price Guide". Ht 18"
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$225
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F. Kroeber Clock Co., New York "Headlight" mantel clock 8 day time and strike spring driven movement in walnut case with mirror sides, c1890
CONDITION:
original finish on case that has glue repair to top of case and replaced bottom finials. Ht 23"
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$200
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F. Kroeber Clock Co., New York "Indian" 8 day time and strike spring driven Eclipse movement in bronze finished case, c1900
CONDITION:
missing Indian figure, top of case repainted. Note interesting cast case with the appearance of granite blocks. Ht 9 3/4"
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$85
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F. Kroeber Clock Co., New York "Martha" alarm clock 30 hour time and alarm spring driven movement in black enamel iron case with beveled glass crystal, c1900
CONDITION:
restored black enamel case to "like new" condition, otherwise nice original condition. Mov't clean and running. Ht 10"
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$100
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F. Kroeber Clock Co., New York "Moliere" mantel clock garniture set 8 day time and strike spring driven Eclipse movement in variegated enamel over iron case with cast metal appliqués and painted brass dial with beveled glass, c1900 including unrestored matching candelabra
CONDITION:
cast trim with losses to gold wash. The original enamel work on this clock is exceptional (looks like marble). Ht 14 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$230
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DESCRIPTION:
F. Kroeber Clock Co., New York "Plush Plaque No. 1" 30 hour time and alarm spring driven movement with purple plush trim surrounding blue willow porcelain dial, c1890
CONDITION:
missing bell. No hairlines or cracks in porcelain Ht 10 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$75
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