DESCRIPTION:
R. Holt & Cie, Paris, France miniature skeleton clock for the English market, 8 day, time and alarm, spring driven movement introduced at the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London, signed on the dial and movement. Includes original glass dome on ebonized base, c1860
CONDITION:
complete and in excellent original condition with pull string alarm. There are no hairlines in the white enamel dial. The base is stamped "Ms. Honorables, Exp. Paris, Londres", and the back plate with the initial "P". Details on this clock can be found in Derek Robert's book "Continental and American Skeleton Clocks", pages 102-3, wherein his research shows that although these were introduced at the Great Exhibition of 1851, and are commonly identified by that reference, they were actually produced from 1850 through the 1890s. Ht 10 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$500
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Movement & dial, Timothy Tregoe, Great Marlow, English brass 30 hour time and strike weight driven, square dial, one hand, c1770
CONDITION:
this early posted movement has its striking train behind the time train, and a rear count wheel The continuous chain has its lead donut counterweight and pulley, but no weight and no pendulum. The top mount bell is old, and the engraved brass dial with listed maker name is in nice condition. The wood seatboard is modern. The movement, with anchor escapement, appears complete and will function, but not tested with weight and pendulum. The single steel hour hand is old. Tregoe worked at Great Marlow from c1769-1798. This movement early in his career, c1770. Dial is 9" square.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$460
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German R/A wall clock, 8 day time and strike spring driven unsigned movement in walnut and ebonized case, c1890
CONDITION:
case is in beautiful polished condition with no obvious losses or damage. Burl veneer has bold grain patterns throughout. Porcelain dial has some faint hairlines in the 2-3 area, porcelain pendulum bob and beat scale are fine. Movement ticks and strikes, looks clean. Coiled gong and gridiron pendulum rods could be shined up. Glass is wavy. Faint inked trademark on back of case. Ht 36"
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$450
PRICE SOLD:
$250
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German, 1-weight "Vienna Regulator" in a grained case with original top, slide mount movement with original brass brackets, old pulley and hands, c1880
CONDITION:
there are some dry splits in the case. One loose molding. Bottom finial(s) lacking. Porcelain dial, pulley, weight and hands all good. Overall very good original condition. Ht 42"
ESTIMATE:
$350
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$450
PRICE SOLD:
$350
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Gustav Becker, German walnut 8 day 2 weight time and strike Vienna regulator wall clock, c1911
CONDITION:
this ornate carved and turned case is in overall very good condition with small losses, scuffs and cracks. The two-piece crest, finials, etc., all old and correct. The multicolor porcelain dial, with GB trademark, is fine. The weights are old but don't quite match. The movement, with 2 maker stamps and serial number 1794878, shows some dirt and rust but should restore okay. The seconds hand is missing (available from Timesavers.com) and the hands need attention to fit properly. Ht 54"
ESTIMATE:
$350
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$550
PRICE SOLD:
$275
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Cetus" 8 day time and strike crystal regulator, c1914
CONDITION:
the brass has been brightly polished and lacquered, and the beveled glass panels are fine except for some scratches on one side piece. The enamel dial has just one hairline by the strike winding hole, and the visible escapement has steel pallets. The fancy cast bezel and pendulum retain their original gold plating. The movement ticks and strikes. Ht 11"
ESTIMATE:
$350
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$550
PRICE SOLD:
$350
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Prism" 8 day time and strike crystal regulator mantel clock, c1914
CONDITION:
the brass and glass case has been nicely repolished and lacquered, and the beveled glasses are fine. The porcelain dial has one small hairline by the VII. The pendulum has intact simulated mercury glass vials. The clean movement, with jeweled pallets visible escapement, ticks and strikes. Ht 10 3/4"
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$300
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Zenith" 8 day time and strike crystal regulator, c1914
CONDITION:
all the cast brass case and pendulum pieces have been brightly polished, and the dial and beveled glasses are in fine condition. Simulated mercury pendulum. The movement ticks, strikes and looks clean. Ht 15"
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$300
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DESCRIPTION:
German, Gustav Becker, disc pendulum 400 day clock in its original mahogany case, c1910
CONDITION:
the precisely made case retains good beveled glasses and only small hairline in its porcelain dial, has a Gustav Becker Medaille D'Or movement 1802371, torsion wire may need replacement or adjusting. Ht 12".
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$500
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New Haven "Theron" 8 day time and strike brass & glass crystal regulator, c1911
CONDITION:
the unmarred case has an old brightly polished patina with small areas of tarnish. The visible escapement has steel pallets. The porcelain dial is near perfect as is the simulated mercury pendulum and the beveled glass panels. The movement ticks and strikes. Ht 11"
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$300
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Empire No.13" 8 day time and strike brass and glass crystal regulator mantel clock, c1907
CONDITION:
this ornate cast metal case appears to retain its "rich gold" finish with some wear. The porcelain dial is pristine. One side panel has a couple of small corner chips, the rest of the thick beveled glass is fine. The movement, with its rear count wheel ticks and strikes but may need cleaning. Ht 11 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$350
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$550
PRICE SOLD:
$300
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Winterhalder & Hofmeier, for Bailey, Banks & Biddle, Philadelphia, 8 day quarter striking mahogany and beveled glass mantel clock, c1900
CONDITION:
this is an unusual clock in very nice condition. The thick beveled glass panels are fine, the silvered dial is clear and shiny, and the wood appears to have an old glowing patina. This is a balance-wheel clock with jeweled platform, and it gongs bim-bams on the quarters. You will need a little square key to open the case doors. The movement, with the W&H stamp, ticks briefly but will need cleaning. Ht 10"
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$400
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E. Terry & Sons, 30 hour time and strike wood movement pillar & scroll shelf clock, c1828
CONDITION:
Mahogany veneered case in an old and possibly original finish. Scroll top is original with intact ears. Feet and front skirt are replacements. Tablet is a replacement. Original painted wood dial has wear and paint loss. Hands are original. Finials are not original. Ht 29".
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$700
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Eli & Samuel Terry, 30 hour time and strike wood movement pillar & scroll shelf clock, c1825
CONDITION:
Stripped mahogany veneered case with minor repairs. Veneer repair at the door lock, with the key escutcheon replaced with wood. The tips on the front skirt are broken off. Original scrolls with a minor veneer repair to the tip of one scroll. Feet are original. Tablet is a replacement. Original painted dial has some paint loss from shrinking of the wood over time. Hands are period. Finials are not original. Ht 29"
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$900
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Eli Terry, Plymouth, Conn., pillar and scroll clock, 30 hour, time and strike, weight driven wooden works movement in mahogany veneer case with painted wooden dial and reverse painted lower tablet, c1820
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish, nicely rubbed down. There are repairs to breaks on original feet. The top the center cap and the side pieces restored and the veneer was loose at one time and someone cranked down on some clamps leaving a dent or two in the secondary wood. Finials are replacements in the proper style. There is a crack in the original lower tablet. Ht 31 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$1200
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Ephraim Downs, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour time and strike wood movement pillar & scroll shelf clock, c1830
CONDITION:
Mahogany veneered case with some restoration. Original scrolls have repairs to both scrolls. Feet and skirt were replaced a long time ago. There is a small veneer repair on the front of the base. Original painted dial with some loss. Hands are original. Movement is correct. Tablet is not original. Lock is missing. Set of period finials with the tips missing on two of them. Ht 29"
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$650
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Boston, unknown , 8 day, mahogany banjo or patent timepiece, c1830.
CONDITION:
Refinished mahogany with restoration. Blocks on the throat and bottom door look to have been added later. Both glasses are replacements. Original painted dial is badly worn with poor touchup to the numbers. Hands are period. Bottom board is a replacement. Finial is a replacement. Movement is fastened to the case with a single screw through the back plate Ht 29.5"
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$475
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Boston, Unsigned , 8 day, banjo or Patent timepiece, c1835
CONDITION:
Refinished mahogany case with restoration. Bottom door is a replacement. Original dial is worn with paint loss. Period hands. Both tablets are replacements. There is a crack in the lower third of the backboard. Finial is modern. Ht 29.5".
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$325
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Boston, unsigned , 8 day, banjo or patent timepiece. Stenciled on the backboard is label that reads: "Henry Willard, Clock Case, Manufacturer, Washington St., Boston". Henry was the son of Aaron Willard, Sr., and half brother to Aaron Willard, Jr. He was trained as a cabinetmaker and provided cases to the Willards and others, c1825.
CONDITION:
Mahogany case in very nice condition in an old finish. Original dial plate looks to have been repainted many years ago. Movement originally mounted to back plate with through bolts is now fastened with single screw through the back plate Nice lead weight with the name: "A. W. Conners" stamped in several places. Hands are original. . The tablets are old, but replacements by W. W. Sprague & Co. of Boston, ca. 1905. They are now backed with cardboard. Ht 30"
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$1000
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Massachusetts 8 day weight driven mahogany gold front banjo clock, c1840
CONDITION:
the movement in this clock has flat brass crutch wire, this is a late c1870 or later Hatch or Tifft style banjo which originally had black & gilt glasses and has been fixed up to look earlier. Gilt rope door and throat later and both glasses replaced. The finial is not original. Ht 33"
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$325
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Rhode Island 8 day mahogany banjo timepiece, Killam & Co., Pawtucket, R.I. works, c1915
CONDITION:
according to Spittler & Bailey, these movements were made 1908-1930 and then cased and sold by Tilden-Thurber of Providence, R.I. The solid wood case, brass sidearms and eagle finial, and reverse paint glasses are of comparable quality to Waltham banjos, and are in very nice original condition. The painted metal dial is very good, but the 4 mount holes have been elongated to line up correctly. Movement ticks but may need cleaning. Ht. 39"
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1400
PRICE SOLD:
$1000
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Atkins Clock Co., Bristol, Conn, 30 day, Wagon Spring wall timepiece, a large octagonal case with rosewood veneer and ripple molding accents, and with an old repair label from C R Smith and Son, corner Market & 18th St, Philadelphia, label showing repair on March 6, 1891, and perhaps the original sale in 1862, c1860
CONDITION:
there are some small wood losses on the large round turned bezel; there are places where the finish is rubbed through to the veneer. The dial pan has been cut out at the center to show the movement (this was not done at the factory), and has been repainted with the name "Joseph Ives" who invented the movement type, but had nothing to do with making this clock. There is also a thin wooden shim [see photo] under the entire movement, to move it forward slightly. Movement complete and ticks. Hands are possible replacements. Ht 27 1/2" Dial diameter 18"
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$2000
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Atkins & Porter, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour time and strike bevel case shelf clock, c1845
CONDITION:
Refinished Mahogany and Birdseye maple case with repairs to the mahogany veneer trim and a small repair to the Birdseye maple veneer. Original painted dial has age darkened with inpainting to chipped areas that does not quite match. Hands and movement are original. Mirror appears to be a replacement. Ht 25 3/4"
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$150
PRICE SOLD:
$150
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Atkins, Whiting & Co., "Parlor #1" with a Type III 30 day, wagon spring movement shelf clock, c1852
CONDITION:
Rosewood veneered case in original finish. Original top tablet with some very minor loss. Bottom tablet is a period mirror, that looks to be original as mirrors were used on these as well as gold design glass and a wood panel. Part of the mirror's center has been removed by a later owner to show the pendulum. Hands are original. Case houses a 30 day, type III decorative scroll design movement with a mixture of brass and tin wheels. Original painted dial has loss at the winding holes, center area, and at the mounting screws. This seems to be a problem with Atkins, Whiting & Co. dials in general. Ht 17.75"
ESTIMATE:
$1750
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$2250
PRICE SOLD:
$2200
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Birge & Fuller, Bristol, Conn., 8 day time and strike wagon spring steeple on frame with candle finials, c1845
CONDITION:
Refinished rosewood and mahogany veneered case with a small piece of veneer missing at the upper door handle. The base cap and candle finials although nice, are replacements. Both tablets are modern. Original painted dial has numerous hairline cracks with some inpainting. Hands are original. Movement is signed. An almost complete label inside case. Ht 26".
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$1750
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Birge, Mallory & Co., 8 day time and strike column and cornice or double decker shelf clock, c1846
CONDITION:
Refinished mahogany veneered case with a repair to a small piece of missing veneer with some colored wood filler and at the edges of the cornice top. Both tablets are of the proper design, but replacements. Slide mirror in the original dial is missing. Hands are original. Case houses a large strap brass movement. Ht 37 1/4".
ESTIMATE:
$225
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$325
PRICE SOLD:
$300
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Brewster & Ingrahams, 8 day, time and strike, Kirk's Patent Iron back plate beehive shelf clock, c1845
CONDITION:
Mahogany veneered case in an old and possibly original finish with some minor veneer chips on the base. Painted dial has some loss to the numbers and minor paint loss at the winding abors. This is a heavy sheet iron dial of a type you would not expect to find in this style case which makes one wonder if this dial is a later replacement. The original hour hand has become detached from its sleeve and will need repair. Minute hand is original also. Iron back plate rack striking movement is signed. Nice etched glass tablet. Clean label inside case. Ht 19".
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$400
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C. & N. Jerome, 30 hour time and strike weight brass movement round side shelf clock, c1836
CONDITION:
Refinished mahogany case with possible loss of veneer on the base. Original round brass dial with some tarnish and wear to the numbers. Both tablets are original with restoration to the background. Bottom tablet is cracked in the lower left corner. Hour hand is a replacement. Minute hand is old but not original and is made up from two different hands. Brass key escutcheon is missing. Original paper covering on the backboard and a very nice original card label. Tablets by William B. Fenn. Ht 22".
ESTIMATE:
$175
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$275
PRICE SOLD:
$350
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Chauncey Jerome, New Haven, Conn., 8 day, time and strike, oversize fusee steeple clock, c1855
CONDITION:
Mahogany and Ash veneered case in an old and possibly original finish. There has been some veneer repair on the base, at the lock and at the top hinge. Original dial has been restored with the signature strengthened. Hands are of the proper type, but are later replacements. Fusee powered seatboard movement is signed. Tablet is original. Nice clean label inside case. Brass door escutcheon is missing. A rare model. Ht 22.75".
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$750
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E.C.Brewster & Co., Bristol, Conn. 8 day time and strike mahogany iron backplate lyre gong beehive clock, c1841
CONDITION:
this is an early, heavy and rare Kirk patent brass-mainspring clock, with rack & snail striking, made by Brewster prior to his partnership with Ingraham. The iron mainspring caps are there but we did not look inside to see if springs are original. The case has its old finish and frosted glass tablet with Brewster's small paper label still tacked inside. Note scarce wood dial with gilt chapter ring in good condition. The movement ticks and strikes but should be serviced. Ht 19"
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$850
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Forestville Mfg. Co., (J. C. Brown), Bristol, Conn., 8 day time and strike/alarm fusee movement steeple clock, c 1845.
CONDITION:
mahogany veneer case is good with some small veneer chips on the base and on the back edge. There is a little loss at the back edge of the peak. Cone finials, while nicely done, appear to be replacements, stained to match old finish. Original painted dial has a fair amount of loss and would need attention or left as is. Hour hand is original. Minute is a replacement. Tablet is original. Movement is signed. Very clean label inside case. Ht 20".
ESTIMATE:
$350
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$450
PRICE SOLD:
$450
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., 8 day, time and strike, column & cornice shelf clock, c1870.
CONDITION:
Mahogany veneered case in original finish with some minor chips and minor veneer loss each side just below the cornice. Original gilt columns with couple dings on the left column. Original painted dial with minor loss at the mounting pins. Hands are original. Tablets are original. Very clean label inside case. Movement is signed. Ht 32.25"
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$300
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Silas Hoadley, Plymouth, Conn., 30 hour time and strike wood movement half column & splat shelf clock, c1830
CONDITION:
Mahogany veneered case in original finish and stenciling with a couple of veneer chips on the top front edge. Tablet is original with some loss. Dial and hands are original. The support for the pinion that drives the count wheel needs to be bone or ivory rather than the current repair. Has an exceptionally clean label. Ht 28 1/4"
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$550
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Terry & Andrews, Bristol Conn., "Steeple on Case" mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movement in mahogany veneer case with painted metal dial and stenciled tablets, c1840
CONDITION:
the case has its original finish rubbed down and what appears to be a thin coat of lacquer applied. The hands, dial, label and both tablets are original. The bottom tablet has the Indian with the motto "TIME CUTS DOWN ALL BOTH GREAT AND SMALL" with two eagles and two lions. The original brass springs are still present in the recently serviced movement. This is a fine example of this model. Ht 25"
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1700
PRICE SOLD:
$1600
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Baird Clock, Co., Plattsburgh, NY, advertising timepiece for Vanner and Prest's Molliscorium with 8 day, time only, spring driven movement in soft wood case with painted paper maché door fronts and paper over metal dial, c1890
CONDITION:
this clock is in outstanding original condition with original painted surface. The top hinge on lower door has been moved one inch. For details on this particular model, see the book Baird Advertising Clocks, by Jerry Maltz (1998), pages 94-95. The full ad reads: "Vanner and Prest's, Molliscorium, Compo-Embrocation, VP trade mark". The inner label has even more information, including the address of V+P on Ormside St, London, SE. Ht 30 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$1500
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "La Bretagne" 8 day time and strike porcelain clock, c1904
CONDITION:
this unmarked case matches the Ly drawing for this model, and is in pristine condition. The porcelain dial has no cracks or chips, but a bit of discoloration by the X. The beveled glass is fine. The clean movement, with its jeweled pallet visible escapement, ticks and strikes robustly. Ht 14"
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$600
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, Royal Bonn "La Bretagne", porcelain clock, 8 day time and strike spring driven movement, visible escapement, multicolor case, c1915
CONDITION:
case, porcelain dial, beveled glass and beaded bezel are all in excellent original undamaged condition. Movement ticks, strikes and appears very clean. Brocot pallets are steel. This is an attractive clock and "Bonns" seem underpriced in today's market. Ht 15"
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$650
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, Royal Bonn "La Rambla", 8 day, time and strike, Delft style porcelain mantel clock, with open escapement in dial center, c1900
CONDITION:
Delft style case is very clean. Original porcelain dial is perfect and the hands are original. Movement is signed. Ht 12".
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$600
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "La Rita" 8 day time and strike porcelain clock, c1901
CONDITION:
this multicolor Royal Bonn case is pristine with no obvious damage. The porcelain dial has a small crack at 6. The clean looking movement, with its steel pallet open escapement, ticks and strikes. Ht 11 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$500
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, Royal Bonn "La Somme" 8 day time and strike porcelain mantel clock, c1900
CONDITION:
this model is not shown in Ly but has been seen previously. The hand painted China case, enamel dial, beveled glass and cast bezel all are in beautiful condition with no damage and just a bit of wear. The movement ticks and strikes. Ht 11"
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$650
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "La Vogue" 8 day time and strike porcelain mantel clock, c1901
CONDITION:
this Royal Bonn case is in pristine condition, and the porcelain dial has just one small hairline at the top. The clean looking movement, with its steel pallet visible escapement, ticks and strikes. Ht 12"
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$600
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Ossipee" 8 day time and strike porcelain mantel clock, c1900
CONDITION:
this colorful case is not Royal Bonn but is in pristine condition. The model name, clearly stamped on the case back, is not shown in Ly. The original paper dial is toned and stained but has a nice cast brass center ornament. The clean looking movement ticks and strikes {professionally done}, pendulum is a replacement. Ht 12"
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$250
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, Royal Bonn 8 day time & strike mantel clock, c1895
CONDITION:
we have sold this rare un-named model a few times, in different colors, and feel that the gold letter rear trademark may precede the later high-volume production of porcelain clocks by this maker. The deep blues and bright golds all are nearly flawless, as is the dial and beveled glass. The movement should be serviced. Ht 16"
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$1010
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French Delft porcelain 8 day time and strike mantel clock, c1860.
CONDITION:
the front of this pristine hand painted case, with faint craquelure as expected, has "Wan Hant" lettered at the bottom, and "P" on the case back. The large porcelain dial has a small chip and hairline by the 8. The thick beveled glass is fine. The movement, stamped Vincenti Medaille D'Argent 1855, has a matching number pendulum, appears recently cleaned, and ticks and strikes. Ht 11"
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$450
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French market, multicolor porcelain 8 day time and strike mantel clock, with applied 3-dimensional flowers, c1890
CONDITION:
extremely ornate case, with multiple detailed flowers and leaves, has no obvious losses, chips or cracks. Multicolor dial, with painted garlands, is fine. Cast bezel has good thick beveled glass. French movement is stamped S. Marti Med. de Bronze, and will need cleaning. Bottom wood panel says "Germany", the likely origin of this case. Ht 11 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$500
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Oswald Uhrenfabrik, Germany, "Skull" rotating eye time piece, 30 hour, time only spring driven movement in a composition case with red and yellow eyes and black pupils, c1930
CONDITION:
this piece is in excellent original condition and is running. The skull form is among the rarest and most desirable of Oswald's rotating eye time pieces. We sold a similar example in our May 14th & 15th, 2011 auction for $2200 plus 15% Buyer's Premium, however this form in this color and height is one we have not seen before. Ht 5 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$2200
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Oswald, German, "Wise Old Owl", rotating eye 30-hour timepiece, molded composition body on a carved wooden book base. c1930 .
CONDITION:
this novelty is in very nice original condition with only a few tiny chips. Note that the left eye shows minutes, the right hours. The movement ticks and sets but was not tested long term Ht 7.5"
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$450
PRICE SOLD:
$275
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German, Clock peddler / whistler, holding a running clock and whistling a lively tune at will, c1970
CONDITION:
this clock was acquired new around 1970, wound and stood on a high kitchen shelf. Rear movement is dry, bound tight and not whistling. Clock movement ticks OK, and the carving with nice detail and in excellent overall condition. Ht 14"
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$650
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German, Singing Bird in a .925 Silver box, embossed with images of children playing the flute & lute, also conducting. This is not an old box, probably, c1995
CONDITION:
showing signs of good care, this bird-box is virtually like new, the bird sings a lively tune, key wound from the bottom and is in excellent working /singing order.. With hallmark and .925 markings Width = 4 1/4", ht 2"
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$2600
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