DESCRIPTION:
Multifunction scientific instrument- dual sided compass, barometer, thermometer and altimeter in steel case with Centigrade scale and lever to lock the compass needle, c1880
CONDITION:
the instrument is in good condition and the needle in compass is floating and works properly. The mercury in the thermometer is separated and is not reading properly.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$200
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Keuffer & Esser, New York, brass surveyor's transit #3022 with level, wood tripod and case, early 20th century.
CONDITION:
this is a heavy precision instrument with old patina on brass. There is no obvious damage or missing parts, and the optics are clear. The old wooden case has extra pieces, the tripod is functional. The instrument crosspiece is stamped with the company name, serial number and late 1800's patent dates. Telescope tube is about 11" long, tripod is 57" high.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$250
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Pocket and wrist watches- 75+ (Seventy-five plus) pocket and wrist, plus movements, no straps, nearly all mechanical
CONDITION:
this bulk lot has early 1900's pieces plus later examples for parts, repair or just display. Makers include Elgin, Waltham, Trenton, Buren, Ingersoll, etc. sold "as is", no additional condition reports available
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$750
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Waltham Watch Co. 16-size Riverside disassembled movement in a framed display, c1914
CONDITION:
behind the glass and mahogany frame are mounted all the components of this uncased railroad-grade movement. The bridges are stamped 19 jewels, adjusted 5 positions, number 19031549. Frame is 9.5" x 7.75"
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$300
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Ingersoll Watches slant front oak, glass and green velvet countertop display case, c1915
CONDITION:
Very nice original condition with rear paper label mostly intact. The gold lettering on the glass is fine, but the lower front panel words have faded. Display for 12 pocket watches 6 hanging and 6 laying flat. Ht 9"
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$170
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Pocket watch display case- glass, metal and felt box for 6 watches, c1900
CONDITION:
this early slant front case is in good used condition with old glass, green velvet, and original painted metal. The back hinges down for access. Top lid is 10" x 8"
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$150
PRICE SOLD:
$85
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Railroad Uniform Buttons, (350+), approximately 205 Coat and 148 Cuff, mounted and framed behind glass
CONDITION:
this is a broad collection of these "Railroadiana" antique collectibles, nicely displayed and organized, and includes a file card box of backup information. The estimate reflects our research on RR button values found online. Large frame of coat buttons is 31"x37", small frame of cuff buttons is 13"x11"
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$425
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Dow Jones & Co., Broad St., New York, electrical and mechanical news printer Model 1932 in painted steel case with cast iron bottom, s#2369 c1930
CONDITION:
when plugged in the motor to drive the paper works, other parts appear mechanically sound and complete. The paint is in good condition. Patent numbers include 1957076, D87174, 1957088, 1832160 & 1979510. Ht 49"
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$650
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Yale Lock Mfg. Co., Stamford, Conn., double pin dial time lock or vault timer, "Model 1" with the rare Sunday dial attachment and two high grade E. Howard & Co., Boston, 2 - 3 day, spring driven movements with lever escapements in a very finely finished Yale Lock Mfg. nickel plated case, movement s#1005 c1880
CONDITION:
the movements are in good running order (wind and tick). The finish and damascene are in excellent condition. The one detraction from this rare piece is the crack in the top glass which is acid etched with maker's name. The item is marked E. Stockwell's Patent. September 21st, 1875, with several additional patents and patent dates. This was Yale's first time lock, and is probably one of the finest, complex and most beautiful ever made. Available with either 56 hour, or after 1885, 72 hour movements. These were very expensive new at $400. The ring indicating the day of the week around each pin dial is known commonly known as the "Sunday dial" and was available for an additional $50. This unusual mechanism would prevent the timer from unlocking on Sundays. Ht 3", Wdt 7", Depth 6"
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$1100
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American Waltham Watch Co deck watch, 8 day duration with wind indicator 35S 15J, stem wind, pendant, set, adjusted, damascene nickel movement with lever escapement and Roman numeral silvered metal dial with subsidiary seconds at 6 and an inset "8 DAYS" emblem all housed in brass case with base metal coin edge bezel set on gimbals in a mahogany box with two metal tags reading "WALTHAM", s#22228667
CONDITION:
good running order (winds, sets and ticks), the movement and dial are in excellent condition with almost no oxidation. The mahogany box retains its original finish and the key is included. Ht 5"
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$850
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Hamilton Watch Co. Model 22 deck watch with 48 hour wind indicator 35S 21J, stem wind, pin and pendant set, Adj to Temp & 6 pos, parallel line damascene nickel movement with lever escapement and micrometric regulator with Arabic numeral metal dial and blacked steel hands in Keystone base metal, screw back and bezel open face case with military ordinance on rear case cover and base metal cuvette, s#2F10235. The lot includes inner mahogany box with glass window, metallic tag indicating setting instructions all and original paperwork within second outer shipping box with and leather strap
CONDITION:
good running order (winds, sets and ticks), the movement is in very good condition with three fine scratches on plate with signature. The case is excellent and almost uncarried. The dial is nearly flawless. The leather strap is broken on the outer case. This is an excellent almost new old stock example with hard to find inner and outer boxes and almost never seen original paperwork!
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1600
PRICE SOLD:
$1300
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Hamilton Watch Co. Model 22 deck watch with 48 hour wind indicator 35S 21J, stem wind, pin and pendant set, Adj to Temp & 6 pos, parallel line damascene nickel movement with lever escapement and micrometric regulator. The Arabic numeral silvered metal dial has blacked steel hands. The movement is housed on gimbals in mahogany box with "HAMILTON WATCH CO LANCASTER, PA., U.S.A." tag, s#2F2008
CONDITION:
good running order (winds, sets and ticks), the movement and dial are in excellent condition with almost no oxidation. The brass gimbals and bezel show some minor oxidation and the mahogany box retains its original finish. Ht 6"
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$850
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Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, PA, Model 21 marine chronometer with 56 hour up/down indicator, 85 size,14J, key wind, chain fusee driven damascene nickel movement with spring detent escapement, giant uncut AMAC solid monometallic weighted chronometer balance, free sprung Elinvar class helical hairspring system and balance lock for hacking or shipping located next to winding hole, operated by allen wrench (included) The silvered 4 1/8" Arabic numeral dial is engraved "HAMILTON LANCASTER PA., U.S.A. N3460 1941" and has blacked steel hands, s#2E3460. The lot includes the original gimbaled inner dark red mahogany stained box with full brass banding, corners, handles and central tongue in groove seal with Hamilton tag, original key and setting instructions
CONDITION:
good running order (winds, sets and ticks), the movement is in very good condition with a few fine scratches and pin pricks. The dial is in very good condition with a little deterioration at contact point with bezel. A remarkable WWII US Naval chronometer in overall very good condition Ht 8"
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$2300
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Thomas Mercer, Eyood Rd, St. Albans, Great Britain marine chronometer, 2 day, time only, spring driven movement with Earnshaw spring detent escapement in a nickel plated housing with silvered dial. This is a very unusual and scarce model with electrical contacts to drive slave units, a start / stop mechanism to regulate exposed balance and a nickel plated keyhole cover, s#15030 c1939
CONDITION:
good running order (winds and ticks) and the wind indicator functions. The nickel plated finish on the housing is in excellent condition. The three screws to secure movement to housing and the cover are absent. The silvered dial has oxidation. Diameter 6"
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$1300
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Clock Movement Holder, cast steel, 20th century
CONDITION:
this is a solid and useful tool for any clock repairer. Both clamps adjust to height and position, and two of the three feet have levelers. Ht 13.5"
ESTIMATE:
$50
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$75
PRICE SOLD:
$60
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Clock Weights- 2 (Two) old cast-iron grandfather clock weights.
CONDITION:
these would be good replacements for missing or modern weights. Each weighs about 11 lbs. and is 10" long to hook top
ESTIMATE:
$60
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$100
PRICE SOLD:
$160
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Tall case dials- 13 arch top: 4 are wood, 9 are painted iron, 1 has moon dial, all from first half 19th century
CONDITION:
colorful faces in various conditions but most usable for clocks or alone as folk art artifacts. Iron dials are probably all English; wood most likely Connecticut. 5 have maker names and places. English ones all date c1835-1865 and Conn. ones c1805-1825.
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$800
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General lot of tools, equipment, and fasteners for any shop and trade, buffer, grinder, vise, drill press adapter for hand held drill + drill
CONDITION:
large lot of quality useful hardware from the shop of an experienced craftsman who took good care of his material. See other lots for specialty clockmaking and watchmaking tools.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$450
PRICE SOLD:
$450
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Large lot of watchmaking and clockmaking tools and supplies, including 8 mm lathe, staking set, movement stand and bushing machine.
CONDITION:
this equipment had regular use by an experienced craftsman. The Mansfield lathe, with collet-holding tailstock, has more than 30 collets and a motor, but needs a foot pedal or speed switch. The staking set is K&D, the bushing machine is nearly new. There is a box load of small tools and parts that are needed for most jobs.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$1100
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Mixed lot of clock cases, movements, dials and etc.
CONDITION:
A porcelain case, Welch Patti case, Gilbert "DIO" case, Seven American brass movements including a partial "Patti" movement. Two , 30 hour, American movements. Three French , 8 day, movements as well as some French dials and other parts.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$260
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Oak 6 drawer chest loaded with watch tools, parts and supplies, modern
CONDITION:
the well made chest has green velvet lined drawers and top compartment, with heavy brass latches, handles, hinges and corners. There is a good assortment of watchmaking tools. The bottom drawer features vintage Waltham 37-size 8 day material used in their car, novelty and library clocks. Ht 10" closed
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$150
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German 8mm watchmaker's lathe with motor, foot pedal and collets; and Esser Swiss staking set, 20th century
CONDITION:
this tool is old but appears solid and functional, with tail stock and tool rest, and is mounted on a well made wood base. The Watch-Craft motor works well. There are 12 collets by various makers. The small staking set is nearly complete and in a good oak box.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$140
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German 8mm watchmakers lathe with motor, collets and intermediate spindle, early 20th century
CONDITION:
this set is old but solid and functional, with a working Bodine electric motor and foot pedal, tailstock, tool rest and modern variable chuck. The 10 collets are by various makers. The spindle has several adjusters and pulleys for transferring torque from the motor to the tool. All is well mounted on a metal and wood platform.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$220
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Peerless 8mm watchmakers lathe set with collets, motor, lamp and foot pedal, early 20th century
CONDITION:
this set is ready to use with more than 20 collets, working Watch-Craft electric motor with lamp that lights when motor is started, tool rest and collet-holding tailstock, all on a large solid wood platform. The collets, by various makers, are in a nice wood box.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$450
PRICE SOLD:
$280
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W.D.Clement "Combined Lathe Attachement", Waltham, Mass., one nearly complete and one partial; both in original boxes
CONDITION:
Interesting tool sets for use or display, in good used condition.
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$90
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Watchmaking screw finishing tools and turns with runners, in modern wood box
CONDITION:
interesting group of old precision tools for use or display. Box is 8" square
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$40
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Watch crystals, hundreds of plastic versions, and clock pendulums.
CONDITION:
this large crystal assortment has many in original printed envelopes, others in clear bags. A small group of American pendulum bobs and keys is a bonus. No further details available.
ESTIMATE:
$75
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$150
PRICE SOLD:
$130
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Wristwatch bands, approximately 110 lady's, mostly stretch metallic in their original plastic boxes.
CONDITION:
large lot of new never opened stock, in original clear plastic packaging, including many by Speidel. sold "as is", no further details available.
ESTIMATE:
$75
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$100
PRICE SOLD:
$65
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Wristwatch bands, hundreds of unpackaged stretch stainless steel lady's' and men's sizes
CONDITION:
this huge assortment comes with an unusual six wood box fold out unit holding part of the collection. No further details available.
ESTIMATE:
$75
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$150
PRICE SOLD:
$100
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Wristwatch bands, more than 100 lady's, mostly leather but some cloth and stretch metal.
CONDITION:
this is a large collection that includes 3 bag loads of white, deep red and black "genuine leather" straps as well as many more loose ones of all kinds. No further details available.
ESTIMATE:
$75
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$100
PRICE SOLD:
$50
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Watchmaker's Bench, oak, 20th century.
CONDITION:
this is a good solid workbench used regularly by a skilled craftsman The slide out tray is there, with newer canvas bottom. Drawers and doors may be a bit sticky but can be adjusted to open and close okay. The top has some equipment mounting holes. No maker tag but this is a professional model. Glass and lower black knobs replaced. Ht 40"
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$400
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Book- "Shop Records of Daniel Burnap, Clockmaker", by Penrose R. Hoopes, 1958
CONDITION:
very good condition classic published by The Connecticut Historical Society.
ESTIMATE:
$75
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$150
PRICE SOLD:
$40
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Book- "Simon Willard and His Clocks", by John Ware Willard, 1911
CONDITION:
number 46 of limited edition of 500 copies. 1911 classic in good condition with some wear.
ESTIMATE:
$350
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$450
PRICE SOLD:
$120
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DESCRIPTION:
Books- 7 (Seven) concerning American antique clocks
CONDITION:
good references and classics include: both Brooks Palmer books, Simon Willard by John Ware Willard, Third Edition (1985) Official Price Guide, Tyler's The Craft of the Clockmaker, Miller's Clock Guide, and 1958 second edition of Drepperd.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$150
PRICE SOLD:
$30
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Books- 8 (Eight) good references on clocks, watches, toys and jewelry
CONDITION:
good assortment includes Landes "Revolution in Time", Ehrhardt's 1978 and 1980 Pocket Watch Price Indicator, shrink wrapped copies of "Watch Keys", "Swatchissimo", and "Watchtime Yearbook 2001", Chuck Evans on Jewelry, and "A Collector's Guide to 20th Century Toys".
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$150
PRICE SOLD:
$50
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DESCRIPTION:
Books- 9 (Nine) on European & American clocks and watches
CONDITION:
important classics and references include: Johnson - Clocks and Watches, 1984 Official Price Guide, Palmer - Treasury, Britten - Handbook (1902), Bruton (2) - History and Clocks & Watches, deCarle - Encyclopedia, Willsberger - Clocks & Watches, Jagger - World's Great Clocks & Watches,
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$40
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DESCRIPTION:
Books- 9 (Nine) out of print classics on clocks and watches.
CONDITION:
a pristine 1983 edition of Distin & Bishop's "The American Clock" is the highlight of this lot. There also is a shrink wrapped copy of WatchTime Yearbook 2001", Landes, four soft covers by Ehrhardt, Bruton "Clocks & Watches", and Britten's Seventh Edition.
ESTIMATE:
$75
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$150
PRICE SOLD:
$25
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Books- 9 (Nine) out-of-print hardcover clock classics, 8 with original dust jackets
CONDITION:
the rarest of the lot is Herbert Cescinsky's "The Old English Master Clockmakers and Their Clocks", 1938. The rest include works by Edey, Goodrich, Roberts, Battison & Kane, Palmer, Distin & Bishop, Wood & Kramer, and deCarle.
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$90
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DESCRIPTION:
Books- 10 (Ten) on English and Continental antique clocks
CONDITION:
classics and references include: E.J.Tyler (2) - European Clocks and The Craft of the Clockmaker, Symonds - Book of English Clocks, Moore - The Old Clock Book, Ullyet - In Quest of Clocks, Hamlyn - World's Great Clocks & Watches, Fanelli - Century of Fine Carriage Clocks, Edey - French Clocks, Tardy - Dictionnaire, and Cescinsky & Webster - English Domestic Clocks.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$85
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DESCRIPTION:
Books- 10 (Ten) softcover references and price guides on American antique clocks
CONDITION:
from the 1980's and early 1990's, these classics include: Tran Duy Ly (4)- Clocks, American Clocks 1 & 2, Welch; Ehrhardt (5) - 1, 2, 3, 1983 and 1985; Miller - Clock Guide. All are in good used condition.
ESTIMATE:
$75
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$150
PRICE SOLD:
$120
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Books- 12 (Twelve) on clocks and watches, including 4 NAWCC bulletin hardcovers
CONDITION:
Important classics and references include: Drepperd - American Clocks, Thomson - Antique Clocks, Willard - Simon Willard, Swedberg - American Clocks, Seth Thomas Clocks Catalog No.531 1966 reprint, Nutting - The Clock Book, Palmer - Treasury, Bruton - Clocks & Watches, and Bulletins I,II & III (2 copies), IV & V, and XIV.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$25
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DESCRIPTION:
Books- 13 (Thirteen) on watches, watchmaking and clockmaking
CONDITION:
important classics and references include: Britten (2) - Horological Hints and Handbook, Goodrich - Modern Clock, Penman - Clock Design & Construction, Tyler - Craft of the Clockmaker, Kleinlein - Adjusting Watches (1920), Criss - American Pocket Watches, Cuss - The Story of Watches, Ullyett - Watch Collecting, Fried - Cavalcade of Time, Bowman - Modern Watch Repairing, 400 Years of Watchmaking, and Chamberlain - It's About Time.
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$55
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DESCRIPTION:
Books- 15 (Fifteen) mostly hardcover classics on English and Continental antique clocks
CONDITION:
this lot includes: Johnson - Clocks and Watches; Symonds - Book of English Clocks; Smith - Clocks and Watches; Harris - Handbook of Repairs; Ullyett - British Clocks and Clockmakers; Smithsonian - Clocks; Roberts - Collector's Guide; Collections du musee international d'horlogerie, Suisse; Britten's 16 Edition; Fleet - Clocks; de Carle - Encyclopedia; Jagger (2) - Clocks, and World's Great Clocks & Watches; Tyler - Clock Museums & Collections; and Hunter - Clocks. Most are in very good condition with dust jackets.
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$45
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DESCRIPTION:
Books- 18 (Eighteen) harder to find out of print classics on American antique clocks, includes Henry Terry's 1870 booklet
CONDITION:
the three good hardcovers are: Diston & Bishop - The American Clock; Chris Bailey - Two Hundred Years; and Eckhardt - Pennsylvania Clocks. Two softcovers focus on electrics: Aked - Electrifying Time; and Crum & Keller - 150 Years. There are 4 catalog reproductions: Robbins & Appleton Waltham Materials; Sessions 1915; E. Ingraham 1860-1880; and Waltham Clocks 1922. Histories include: Haselton - The Watchman's Clock; Ela - The Banjo Timepiece; Henry Terry - American Clock Making (1870); Swedberg - American Clocks; and John Ware Willard - Simon Willard. The final four are instructional: Hamilton - Timing Manipulations; Keeler - Buying a Clock; Goodman - This Old Clock; and Balcomb - The Clock Repair Primer.
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$75
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DESCRIPTION:
Books- 40+ (Forty plus) horological publications including 10 bound NAWCC Bulletin compilations, several editions of Shugart's Watches, hardcovers on Marion and "The Classic Watch", 3 Tran Duy Ly's, Wristwatch Magazine, etc.
CONDITION:
sold "as is".
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$60
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Anglo-American 8 day time and strike inlaid wood wall clock, c1900
CONDITION:
the nice detailed inlay is intact, so restoring the rest of this impressive clock is warranted. There are some case splits and repairs, the side 'ears' are absent, and the painted metal dial is flaking. Most of the inside paper label remains. The E. Ingraham movement is dark and dirty. Pendulum bob is a New Haven replacement. Ht 34"
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$210
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Anglo-American, 30 hour, time and strike, fusee mantel clock, c1860
CONDITION:
this clock is a marriage. The movement is a Chauncey Jerome and probably dates c1850. The dial is repainted and may well be new. The case could be c1840-1860, but likely had an English movement originally, judging by the springs. Burled walnut veneer with applied carvings case with some minor damage on the top right side edge. Dial has been professionally restored. Ht 17.5"
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$180
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Ansonia Brass Co., Ansonia, Conn., 8 day time and strike mini OG shelf clock, c1855.
CONDITION:
Rosewood veneered case in original finish with some veneer loss on the base. Original painted dial shows age with some loss at the mounting screws and a scratch in the center. Tablet is original. Hands appear to be original. Clean label inside case. Ht 18 1/2".
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$270
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Ansonia Clock Co, 30 hour, lever movement timepiece in a delft style porcelain case. It could be a Royal Bonn case, but it is not marked, c1900
CONDITION:
Small porcelain delft style case is very clean. Paper dial is very clean and the hands are original. Ht 6"
ESTIMATE:
$80
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$120
PRICE SOLD:
$120
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Ansonia Clock Co., 30 hour, lever movement timepiece in a Royal Bonn delft style porcelain case, c1900
CONDITION:
Miniature porcelain case is very clean. Original silvered dial has a slight tarnish. Hands are original. Case is marked/ signed in base. Ht 5.5"
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$150
PRICE SOLD:
$160
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George A. Jones & Co. of New York City, "Parisian" walnut 8 day time and strike parlor clock, c1874
CONDITION:
this clock was made by George A. Jones & Co. of New York City as the label states. Jones built a factory at Bristol, CT in 1871 to build these shelf clocks. The factory closed when Jones died in 1881. The unusual pendulum is correct and used on Jones clocks. The dial is stamped with Ansonia at its bottom is newer, otherwise the clock looks old and original with an old G.A. Jones label on the back and old S/F printed pendulum. The movement should be cleaned. Ht 23"
ESTIMATE:
$175
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$275
PRICE SOLD:
$375
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Ansonia Clock Co., Lynnwood, WA "Simplicity" reproduction 8 day triple chime mantel clock, 1987
CONDITION:
this heavy, well made and rare clock is pictured in the accompanying 1987 catalog of "Gold Medallion Triple Chime Crystal Regulator Clocks" from the briefly resurrected Ansonia brand. Other paperwork, including the $604 original sales slip, also is present. The mahogany and thick beveled glass all are in fine condition. The Hermle movement needs service. Ht 20"
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$270
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Amiens" 8-day time and strike enameled iron mantel clock, c1904
CONDITION:
this clock is in very good restored condition. The case has been repainted black and the mountings sprayed gold. The paper dial behind the bright pierced brass mask is original. The die-stamped movement ticks and strikes, and looks clean. Ht 10"
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$100
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Cairo" 8 day time and strike cast metal mantel clock, c1911
CONDITION:
this ornate clock is from the Middle East themed group, and retains its old bronze over iron finish with some wear and discoloration. The porcelain dial has just a few faint hairlines, the thick beveled glass is fine. The movement ticks and strikes robustly. Ht 12"
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$110
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Delft", 30 hour, lever movement alarm timepiece in Royal Bonn porcelain case. Bottom of case is marked: "Royal Bonn Delft", c1900
CONDITION:
Delft style porcelain case in nice clean condition. Original paper dial is clean with some wear at the alarm setting area of the dial. Hands are original. Ht 9".
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$150
PRICE SOLD:
$180
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Drop Octagon" oak 8 day time and strike school clock, c1901
CONDITION:
the front of the case has been stripped and refinished, the case sides are old, crusty and dark. The newer 11" paper dial is spotted, and there is no label. The movement needs service and reattaching to its backboard. Glasses are old. Most of case front has been stripped of oak veneer and base wood stained and finished. Ht 24 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$45
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Ansonia Clock Co., Ansonia, Conn., "King", 8 day, time and strike, walnut mantel clock, c1880.
CONDITION:
Walnut case is very clean in an original finish. Original dial with some wear at the winding arbors. Hands, tablet and pendulum are original. Nice label on back of case. Ht 24"
ESTIMATE:
$125
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$400
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Lever" walnut 30 hour time and strike 8" dial marine clock, c1895
CONDITION:
there is an old finish, and a few small age cracks, on the veneered case with just a fragment of a rear paper label. The original paper dial is stained, the glass is wavy. The balance wheel movement ticks and strikes but should be cleaned. There is an 1897 repair note on the back as well. 11 1/2" square
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$65
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Ansonia Clock Co., Ansonia, Conn., "Parisian", 8 day, time and strike, mantel clock, c1875
CONDITION:
Walnut case in original finish with some wear and scratches. Original dial with some wear and scratches. Hands are original. Indicator hand on the original pendulum has a solder repair on the back and the indicator hand is missing. Top finial appears to be a later replacement. Original frosted glass has some wear. Remains of a label on the back. Ht 23.5"
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$175
PRICE SOLD:
$110
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Rosalind" enameled iron 8 day time and strike mantel clock, c1904
CONDITION:
the black enamel has seriously degraded and there are some rusty spots, but this ornate clock, with no losses and most of its rear paper label intact, deserves restoration. The white porcelain dial, with its visible escapement, has some hairlines. The large beveled glass is fine. The movement's mainsprings are in open barrels, but it is missing the crutch and pendulum so will need professional attention. Ht. 12.5"
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$140
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Seine" green enameled iron 8 day time and strike mantel clock, c1894
CONDITION:
this heavy clock is in good original condition with a nice old patina on the brass castings. The white porcelain dial and beveled glass are fine. The movement should be cleaned. Ht 18"
ESTIMATE:
$175
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$275
PRICE SOLD:
$110
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Ansonia Clock Co., Ansonia, Conn., "Tivoli" Cabinet model , 8 day, time and strike, mantel clock, c1880.
CONDITION:
Refinished walnut case is clean. Original dial has age darkened a little. Hands are original. Nice label on back of case. Movement appears to have recently been serviced and is marked. Ht 15"
ESTIMATE:
$75
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$150
PRICE SOLD:
$160
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, 30-hour cast metal novelty timepiece c1900, plus miniature wood long case
CONDITION:
most of the thin gold wash has worn off the little novelty figural, and the porcelain dial has some hairlines. The movement ticks briefly and sets, but the winder is absent. Ht 8". The little solid wood case is well made and ready to receive an appropriate timepiece. Ht 11"
ESTIMATE:
$75
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$150
PRICE SOLD:
$35
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Asian modern reproduction large round drop wall clock, often called the Hotel model, 8 day time and strike spring driven movement in wood case, c1990
CONDITION:
dull original finish has darker-stained carved and turned accents. Painted metal dial, with seconds track, is in good condition. Pendulum simulates big heavy ones found in jeweler's regulators. Movement ticks and strikes but probably needs cleaning and adjusting. Ht 55"
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$450
PRICE SOLD:
$75
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Asian, modern reproduction large wall clock, copy of New Haven, 8 day time and strike spring driven movement in mahogany case, c1990
CONDITION:
Very red glossy finish on elaborately carved and turned case with no losses or damage. Papered metal dial has a small tear at 8, barely visible. Movement needs cleaning. Brass pendulum bob has dulled. Interestingly, has old New Haven beat scale. Ht 49"
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$50
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Barr Mfg. Corp., Weedsport, NY, electric battery mantel clock, c1920
CONDITION:
this early electrically impulsed clock is in nice original condition with old patina on the brass and turned wood base. The silvered dial is excellent. There is a bit of corrosion in the battery compartment, and the movement has not been tested. Good glass dome. Ht to dome top 11"
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$200
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Boston ship's strike 8 day brass marine clock, 1983
CONDITION:
the lacquered brass case, with screw bezel, is in near pristine condition as is the polished steel dial. The German Hermle 132-071 balance wheel movement needs cleaning (or replacement which is readily available). Boston was the budget line offered by the Chelsea Clock Co. Overall diameter 5 3/4".
ESTIMATE:
$175
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$275
PRICE SOLD:
$120
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Brewster Mfg. Co., Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, steeple shelf clock, c1852
CONDITION:
Mahogany veneered case in as found condition in original finish. The left tip of the finial has broken off. Original dial has been professionally restored. Nice decal glass of the Smithsonian Institute. The minute hand could be a replacement. Hour hand is original, 30 hour, ribbed plate movement is marked "Brewster & Ingrahams". Ht 19.5"
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$150
PRICE SOLD:
$140
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Burr & Chittenden, Lexington, Mass., 30 hour time and strike wood movement shelf clock, c1832
CONDITION:
Mahogany veneered case with a lot of restoration. Veneer on the base, center strip and the inner strip on the door have been replaced. Base and top blocks are replacements. One of the top blocks is missing. The whole top is a replacement. Dial has been poorly restored. Ht 34 3/4".
ESTIMATE:
$50
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$75
PRICE SOLD:
$60
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Chauncey Jerome, New Haven, Conn., 30 hour time and strike OOG shelf clock, c1855
CONDITION:
Mahogany case in need of restoration. A fair amount of veneer work is needed to restore the case. It has a nice original tablet of Merchant's Exchange, Philadelphia (still in existence), wooden dial and repaired hands. Ht 25"
ESTIMATE:
$60
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$90
PRICE SOLD:
$60
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Chauncey Jerome, New Haven, Conn., 8 day time and strike OG shelf clock, c1850
CONDITION:
Stripped rosewood and mahogany case with a veneer repair on the lower case corner and some loss at the door corners. Dial has been repainted. Hands appear to be original. Original tablet with some loss and inpainting. Ht 30"
ESTIMATE:
$75
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$150
PRICE SOLD:
$110
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Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass., "Ship's Bell" 8 day striking marine clock in brass case, 6" dial also signed "The Upson-Walton Company, Cleveland", serial number (on movement and case) 125941 made in 1918
CONDITION:
case has some tarnish and small dents in bezel. Dial is spotted and tarnished. Movement ticks but will need cleaning and correction of strike system. Includes later circular wood mount board. Overall diameter of case is 7 1/2".
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$270
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Chelsea Clock Co. black phenolic 8 day 8" brass dial timepiece, c1957
CONDITION:
the molded case, marked Chelsea on the rear, has the usual mottling but is complete except for missing glass. The brass dial (unusual since these mostly were white or black) is tarnished, and the sweep seconds hand is broken off at the hub. The movement, #621709, ticks briskly but should be cleaned. 10.5" overall diameter
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$150
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Colonial Manufacturing Company, Zeeland, Michigan, "No. 120 Saw Clock" 32 hour German gravity timepiece, c1980
CONDITION:
original finish on nicely carved and stained backboard. Painted metal dial "Anno 1750" is perfect. Original complete rear paper label. Ht 26 1/2".
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$210
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Cox, 46 Anerley Hill, England short drop wall time piece, 8 day, time only, spring driven movement in mahogany veneer case with side carvings and brass line inlay, c1860
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish with minor veneer chips. The bezel had detached from a previous solder repair. There is a sunburst facade added to the front of the original pendulum bob. Ht 19 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$230
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Daniel Pratt, Jr., Reading Mass., 30 hour time and strike wood movement half column & splat shelf clock, c1837.
CONDITION:
mahogany veneered case in an old and grungy finish in poor condition. This clock was probably intended for the Canadian market as evidenced by the unusual lion & unicorn splat. The chimneys and caps are not original, but look to have been added a long time ago. The painted wood dial may not be original to this clock, but is a period dial. The later tablet came from a different clock as a frame was made to fit it into this case. The feet were likely old additions. Ht 36"
ESTIMATE:
$50
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$100
PRICE SOLD:
$160
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Du Chateau Swiss reproduction Louis XV 8 day painted wood striking clock with bracket, c1975
CONDITION:
this case and bracket are in near perfect condition with glossy green mottled paint and bright gold moldings, decorations and castings. Fine dial and glasses. The movement, with SSS trademark, ticks and strikes on 2 bells but could use cleaning. Clock Ht 20", bracket adds another 7".
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$450
PRICE SOLD:
$160
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E. Ingraham, Bristol Conn. "Treasure" banjo clock, 8 day time & duplex [ding-dong] strike spring driven pendulum movement in solid hardwood case, with mahogany finish, c1934.
CONDITION:
case has its original glossy finish with some scuffs. Painted glasses are excellent. Brass bezel, sidearms and lower balls are tarnished. Original metal dial has some areas worn through. Most of rear paper label remains. Movement ticks and strikes but could use service. This model is commonly called the "Treasure Island". Overall good to very good original condition Ht 40"
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$170
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E. Ingraham, Bristol, Conn. "Doric" 8 day time, strike & alarm rosewood mantel clock, c1880
CONDITION:
the original finish and paper dial are quite worn, but the case is complete and retains its great original lower glass and inside paper label. The alarm movement is there with its separate bell, but the gong coil is absent from its brass base, and hands are mismatched. The movement is dark and dirty so will need service. Ht 16"
ESTIMATE:
$75
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$150
PRICE SOLD:
$55
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E. Ingraham, Bristol, Conn. "Reflector" 8 day time-only rosewood wall clock, c1896
CONDITION:
this impressive clock deserves restoration. Its old finish and lower glass paint are worn, the the "EJS" [E. & J. Swigart, defunct Cinncinnati clock parts supplier] dial paper is a later replacement, the case joints are loose, the big pendulum is missing its leafy ornaments, labels are gone, and the movement needs service. Still, lots of potential. Ht 29.5"
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$300
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E. Ingraham, Bristol, Conn. "Yankee Clipper" 8 day time and strike mahogany banjo clock, c1934
CONDITION:
the old finish is in very nice condition, as is the applied nautical scene on the throat. The lower glass is replaced and is now clear with gold border, but good for seeing the fancy pendulum swinging. The silvered metal dial, with raised gold numbers, has been polished to brass in the center. There is only a label fragment on the back. Solid brass side arms, bezel, and eagle finial have old patina. The movement ticks and strikes on 2 rods. Ht 31"
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$40
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E. Ingraham, Bristol, Conn. 8 day time and calendar rosewood grained wall clock, c1880
CONDITION:
similar to the popular "Dew Drop" model and not enough label remains to see what the company called it. The case's original finish has darkened, and there is a missing rosette and a few small scuffs and losses. The paper dial is a new replacement. The lower glass has lost about 50% of its paint. The movement should be cleaned. Ht 24"
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$130
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E. Ingraham, Bristol, Connecticut "Treasure" 8 day time and duplex strike (ding-dong) banjo clock, in a well proportioned hardwood case with mahogany finish, c1934
CONDITION:
the case has its old original worn and lightly crazed finish, with no damage or losses. Brass bezel, balls, eagle finial and sidearms have old patina. Glasses are excellent, silvered dial has aged nicely. Movement ticks and strikes but may need service. No label. There is another "Treasure Island" banjo in this sale as well. Ht 39"
ESTIMATE:
$350
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$550
PRICE SOLD:
$220
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E. N. Welch Mfg. Co., 30 hour time and strike OG shelf clock, c1865
CONDITION:
Stripped rosewood and mahogany veneered case with some repairs on the door. Original painted dial with minor paint loss. Original tablet with poor restoration. Ht 26"
ESTIMATE:
$50
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$75
PRICE SOLD:
$60
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E. N. Welch Mfg. Co., 8 day, time and strike, OG shelf clock, c1870
CONDITION:
Rosewood veneered case in original finish with some minor veneer loss on the bottom edge of each side. Original painted dial with some minor loss at the winding arbors and at the mounting pins. Hands are original. Nice tablet. Fairly clean label inside case. Ht 29.75"
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$100
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$150
PRICE SOLD:
$170
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E. N. Welch Mfg. Co., Forestville, Conn. "No.1 Drop Octagon" 8 day time only rosewood, short drop school clock, dial for J.E.Ellis & Co., Toronto, c1889
CONDITION:
the old finish will benefit from some wax or polish, but has only a few small veneer chips and age cracks. About half of the original paper labels remain inside and on the back. The painted metal dial, somewhat crudely lettered for a Canadian firm, has some flaking. Glasses are old; top glass has a small chip and the lower one retains its black/gold border. Movement should be cleaned. Ht 24 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$80
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English round dial clock, 8 day, time only, spring driven fusee movement, winds and sets from rear of case, in cast iron case with 18" painted metal dial, c1875
CONDITION:
the case has a 4 1/2" x 1" cast iron segment missing on the perimeter near 5:30. The case has an old repaint and a custom made stand painted white. This was designed for mounting in a wall with rear access, and with a small dial on the rear plate to show the position of the hour hand on the outside dial. Overall diameter 25"
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$150
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Eureka Clock Co., London, movement now associated with wood base and glass dome, c1906
CONDITION:
this is a clever retrofit of one of these unique electrically driven works (No.3291), with its oversize vertical balance wheel, on an early round velvet-covered base. Low profile glass dome is intact. We have not tested operation. Ht to dome top 8"
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$425
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French 8 day time only brass and beveled glass Corniche style carriage clock, c1900
CONDITION:
this intact case has some tarnish and the porcelain dial has a crack and chip, but all the beveled glass is fine. The original platform looks good but the mainspring is broken, so professional service will be needed. Ht to handle top is 6"
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$150
PRICE SOLD:
$130
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French 8 day time only carriage clock, smaller, English style, with carrying case, c1910
CONDITION:
this is a better than average decorative case with very nicely cleaned finish. The beveled glasses all are good. The porcelain dial is signed "Richardson, Paris". The replacement balance platform (Swiss) ticks but the clock may need service. As expected, the leather case, with front swing out doors, has some wear but is nice to have. Ht 5.75 to top of handle.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$290
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French Empire inlaid wood 8 day time and strike portico clock, c1880
CONDITION:
smaller size highly decorative case, with 4 twisty columns, in good condition showing small losses and cracks. The porcelain dial has some fading and small chipped areas. The cast bezel, pendulum and caps have old patina. The unsigned movement ticks, strikes and looks clean, but is missing its bell, easily ordered from Timesavers.com. Ht 17".
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$450
PRICE SOLD:
$190
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French inlaid wood 8 day time and strike mantel clock, c1855
CONDITION:
this style of wood round top French clock is rarely seen, and is in overall very good condition with a few age cracks. A chateau is visible in the little oval reverse-paint tablet. The Japy Med. d'Argent 1844 & 1849 movement, also stamped O. Berger, Paris, will need cleaning. The convex beveled glass is fine; the dial, with blue numbers, has some cracks and a few small repairs. Ht 13"
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$160
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German Black Forest 30 hour carved wood cuckoo clock, c1900
CONDITION:
large hanging game is featured, and case overall is in good condition, however the oak leaf crest is newer and does not match the lowe case. Cast plate movement should be cleaned. Hands look newer. Both top bellows are missing but replacements are available. Ht 25" without weights.
ESTIMATE:
$125
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$225
PRICE SOLD:
$140
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German Black Forest cuckoo & quail 30 hour carved wood clock, c1910
CONDITION:
two large hanging rabbits are featured, with no obvious losses or damage to the case overall, but the crest color and finish are different so it may not be original. Pendulum is absent. Cast-plate movement should be cleaned, but bellows and whistles looks newly replaced. Ht 26" without weights.
ESTIMATE:
$275
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$375
PRICE SOLD:
$170
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German "Salem" 8 day 7 jewel ship's bells chrome plated marine clock, c1975
CONDITION:
the yacht wheel metal case is in very nice condition, and now mounted on a purpose made oak stand. The metal dial, with 24 hour markings, has some tarnish, especially around the edges. The clock ticks and strikes. The Salem Clock Co. had its offices in West Hartford, CT. Ship's clocks and the movements for them were from Germany. Overall Ht 9"
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$150
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$75
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DESCRIPTION:
German wall clock, 8 day time and strike spring driven movement in ornate walnut case, c1900
CONDITION:
Old original finish is dark and dull, but no major losses or damage. Large crest appears original. White porcelain dial has a bit of discoloration but no cracks; its brass surround is a bit bent. No sign that there ever was a beat scale. Gridiron pendulum probably should have an R/A bob. Unsigned movement looks clean and recently oiled. Ht 41"
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$100
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