DESCRIPTION:
Robert Strang., Alloa., Scotland, tall clock, 8 days, time and gong strike, weight driven movement in a mahogany and crotch mahogany fluted hollow column case with round head, flower petal feet, foliate fretwork and painted round iron dial, c1840
CONDITION:
the clock is in very good original condition with two minor veneer chips, one on lower left side of column and one on lower right side of hood. The movement was probably a bell strike, now converted to gong strike. The dial is in excellent condition. The pendulum bob is absent. The weights are period. Ht 88"
ESTIMATE:
$1800
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$2500
PRICE SOLD:
$2100
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Joseph Martin & Son, New York, New York, tall clock, 8 days, time, strike and calendar, weight driven brass movement in a mahogany and crotch mahogany veneer case with four fancy fully turned columns flanking trunk and hood doors, deeply carved broken arch pediment and painted iron dial with symbolic fraternal scene in arch and four seasons in corners, c1825
CONDITION:
the case has a good old refinish. There is a poor repair to the top of the trunk door and a repair on the left swan's neck in the pediment. There is a crack in the plinth on the right hand side. The base / feet have been removed. There is a paint loss near 2 and on the calendar dial and minor flaking elsewhere. The calendar arbor is bent and the movement is in untouched condition and will need service. The weights and pendulum are period and appear to be original. Ht 88 1/4"
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$5600
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Samuel Martin, New York, NY, tall clock, 8 days, time, strike and calendar, weight driven movement with three separate hammers striking the quarter hours with varied sequence while the typical hour hammer strikes separately in an inlaid and marquetry mahogany case with conch shells, fans, scallops and broken arch top and a silvered sheet brass dial with moon phase and rocking ship, c1805
CONDITION:
the case has been refinished. The glass is absent in the hood door, which may be a replacement and has a crack in the left arch and is loose from the hood. The right swan's neck has been poorly repaired. The mirror in the trunk door is not original. There is veneer absent from the frame around the mirror and the frame around the conch shell. The columns flanking the hood and trunk doors are fluted with metal Corinthian capitals. The dial is very tarnished and there is major loss to the rocking ship and its background and moon phase. There is no seat board nor any of the bells. There are no weights nor pendulum. Samuel Martin was a clock maker in New York city 1801 to 1820, at which time he moved to Savannah, Georgia. Note that despite the needed restorations, this is a rare and interesting American clock, well worthy of your attention. Would easily bring ten times our estimate when properly restored. Ht 106"
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$9400
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Nova Scotia, Canada, tall clock, 8 days, time and strike, weight driven English brass movement in a cherry case with mahogany veneer highlights and painted iron dial, c1820
CONDITION:
the case has an old dark finish in good condition. The movement and case are not original to each other. There are repairs to the broken arch top. The weights and pendulum are period. Ht 96"
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1600
PRICE SOLD:
$425
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Herschede Clock Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, Colonial style 5 tube hall clock, stamped with maker's details on backboard, 8 days, time, strike and chime, three weight driven German movement playing Westminster tune in a mahogany case with reeded quarter columns on sides, bracket feet and beveled glass trunk. The silvered dial has applied brass Arabic numerals, brass corner and center spandrels and moon phase, c1920
CONDITION:
the clock is in very good original condition The pendulum and attachment to suspension spring may be replacements. Ht 96"
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$2000
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Honeybone, English tall clock, 8 days, time, strike and calendar, weight driven movement in an inlaid mahogany veneer case with broken arch and fancy urn shaped columns on hood and painted iron dial, c1850
CONDITION:
the case has an old finish with age splits on front and side panels of plinth. The movement is not connected to the seat board and the pendulum crutch needs to be reattached The dial is in good condition with some flaking near 5. The pendulum and weights are period. Ht 87"
ESTIMATE:
$1100
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$950
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Hall Clock No. 23" tall clock, 8 days, time and bell strike, weight driven movement with deadbeat escapement in an oak case with turned and reeded columns with metal Corinthian caps, shell carving above dial and silvered round metal dial, c1906
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish with some veneer repairs to lower left corner of hood door. The dial is in good condition and signed Seth Thomas. The finial is a replacement. Seth Thomas tall clocks are difficult to find. Ht 96 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$500
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A mini grand daughter tall case with rocking ship and chiming Westminster chimes on the quarters, unsigned but surely from the workshop of Elmer Stennes of Weymouth, Mass, c1965
CONDITION:
the burled elm veneer has some losses at knots, filled in. The clock lived its life in the presence of a smoker and dial has gone from cream color to light brown. Movement is signed SMITHS, England, exactly as signed Stennes items from this period. Someone may have ordered it from Elmer as a present and not wanted his name on the dial. Usually these bring around 2000 to 2500, but we assigned a modest estimate owing to the lack of signature. Needs cleaning and adjusting. Ht 57"
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$700
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English tall clock, 8 days, time, calendar and strike, weight driven brass movement in a mahogany and crotch mahogany inlaid case with high bracket feet and rope turned columns flanking hood and painted iron dial, c1820
CONDITION:
the case has an old finish. The cross hatched inlay surrounds the crotch mahogany veneer on trunk door and plinth. The trunk door is slightly warped and there is some veneer lifting. The finials are replacements. The dial is in very good condition, but the maker's signature is illegible and the pendulum iron bob is period and nicely painted. Ht 88"
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$1100
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Riley Whiting, Winchester, Conn., tall clock, 30 hours, time and bell strike, wooden works movement in a pine case with painted wooden dial, c1825
CONDITION:
the case has been refinished. The dial is in good condition with some wear to Winchester. The weights and pendulum are period and appear to be original. The hands are replacements. Ht 82 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$800
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Herschede Electric Clock Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, 9 tube hall clock, electric, time, strike and chime playing three tunes, Westminster, Whittington and Canterbury, pendulum regulated movement in a mahogany case with silvered and brass dial and moon phase, c1930
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish and finials (not pictured). The fretwork on the glass door is loosening and some is absent. The moon phase has lost its paint. The second hand is absent. The movement is complete. Ht 75 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$375
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., "No. 6 Regulator" figure eight wall clock, 8 days, time only, weight driven movement in a walnut case with painted metal dial and reverse painted tablets, c1880
CONDITION:
the case retains its excellent original finish with a crack repair to the left and right side of case bottom. There is a very old chip to the case at the lower part of throat glass. There is a 1" triangular piece of weight baffle absent from both upper left and right sides. The dial signature has some fading and the "& Co." has been touched up with pencil. This is a very nice example of a No. 6. Ht 59"
ESTIMATE:
$35000
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$40000
PRICE SOLD:
$29000
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., "No. 7 Regulator" figure eight wall clock, 8 days, time only, weight driven movement in a walnut case with painted metal dial and reverse painted tablets, c1880
CONDITION:
the case has an old refinish with a great patina. The case bottom has been repaired from the weight falling through. The lower tablet is properly replaced and the weight baffle has been properly repainted. As with some of the No. 2s and No. 3s, this never had a hole in the case back to hold the movement rather is held in with two brass tabs (original), and a thin wood spacer. The original dial is excellent. The pendulum is original and retains its bright gilding and damascened bob with original lacquer. Case retains original Howard label with minor losses. Large iron weight is marked with a "2". This is an exceptional No. 7. Ht 50"
ESTIMATE:
$30000
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$35000
PRICE SOLD:
$32000
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., "No. 9 Regulator" figure eight wall clock, 8 days, time only, weight driven movement in a walnut case with painted metal dial and reverse painted tablets, c1880
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish. There is a repair to lower base where weight fell through. The weight baffle is repainted red. The reverse painted throat tablet has original paint and the lower tablet has been repainted in the center. The dial is repainted. Ht 37 3/4"
ESTIMATE:
$12000
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$15000
PRICE SOLD:
$11000
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, "Regulator No. 12" wall clock, in original grained cherry case, now less bottom trim molding, and with a stand that allows it to be used as a floor clock, c1875
CONDITION:
a simple molding may be restored to the bottom to keep it a wall clock, or it may be used with the later base. The original glass jar for the pendulum is gone, replaced with a red brass cylinder. There is no known source for this glass jar. Mirror in case back trim has been replaced. The top bezel had separated a bit and was filled and sanded rather than being carefully turned. Other than these items the clock is basically original, and will respond to restoration. This is one of Howard's finest movements, complete, sound and properly signed; dead beat escapement and maintaining power. The original flat iron weight descends down the right side of the case, suspended from original pulley; weight hidden by a baffle which was removed for the photo. Also with original beat scale and hands. Original dial is excellent. We sold a cousin to this clock in 2008 for $56,000. Ht in Original = 57", overall on base = 73"
ESTIMATE:
$10000
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$15000
PRICE SOLD:
$7500
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., "No. 71 Regulator" wall clock, 8 days, time only, weight driven movement in a black walnut case with painted metal dial, c1875
CONDITION:
the case retains its excellent original finish. The dial has original paint with some touch up and typical flaking at mounting screws and numeral 30 on second's bit. There is an additional undersized hole below original mounting screw hole under right side of dial. There is a clean split to lower portion of dial surround that could be easily repaired. The weight baffle is nicely burled throughout. The nicely damascened pendulum bob has been polished from nickel to brass. This a nice example of this extremely rare model. (note smaller clocks of this design were designated as model 59, while the full size version was assigned its' own model number). Ht 70"
ESTIMATE:
$20000
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$30000
PRICE SOLD:
$15000
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Chelsea Clock Co., Chelsea, Mass., rare "Wardroom" model, massive polished cast bronze case, the sides with ogee, ovolo and cavetto moldings, and finished with a half round section bezel, 12 inch Arabic numeral silvered dial with circular graining and small seconds just above the center arbor, and signed "Louis Weule Co. San Francisco", blued steel moon hands, 8 day time only movement, serial #72164, c1912
CONDITION:
Case originally patinated, and with minor porosity, dial restored, hands reblued, running, diameter 18 1/2", depth 5 1/2". The Chelsea factory sales ledgers indicate that this clock was sold to Louis Weule & Co. on March 14, 1912, and originally finished in catalog option D, Black Oxide. The clock is one of five known to exist, two of which are owned by the Chelsea museum. According to the book "Chelsea Clock Company the First Hundred Years" by Demeter, this model is rare in any size, and the 12" dial was the largest offered.
ESTIMATE:
$15000
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$20000
PRICE SOLD:
$21000
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Regulator No. 16" wall clock, 8 days, time only, weight driven movement with Graham dead beat escapement and nickel plated damascened pendulum bob in a walnut case with burled walnut highlights and painted metal dial, c1885
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish in very good condition with a V shaped chip in the base of one of the lower side finials. The tip of one of the upper finials needs to be reglued. The rating assembly has been reattached to the original pendulum rod. The dial has been professionally repainted by the dial house. Ht 75"
ESTIMATE:
$15000
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$20000
PRICE SOLD:
$15000
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., "No. 72 Regulator" wall clock, 8 days, time only, weight driven movement in a cherry case with painted metal dial, c1880
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish nicely rubbed down. The upper rear finials lacks finish and the right one has crack repair. There are minor blemishes. The dial has original paint and has been cleaned. The hands and weight, stamped "1" are original. This is a nice clean example in a desirable cherry case. Ht 65"
ESTIMATE:
$10000
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$15000
PRICE SOLD:
$7500
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Seth Thomas Clock Company, Thomaston, Conn., "Office Calendar No. 13" wall clock, 8 days, time and perpetual calendar, weight driven movement in a walnut case with painted metal dials and nickel plated brass pendulum bob, c1892
CONDITION:
the case retains its excellent original finish and is in great condition. Both dials have been professionally repainted. The pendulum bob is nicely damascened. This is a fine example. Details on this model can be found in Tran Lys book titled "Calendar Clocks", and also in all editions of his books on Seth Thomas; movements are illustrated. This model uses the same case as the "Regulator No. 30" Ht 49"
ESTIMATE:
$7000
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$9000
PRICE SOLD:
$6000
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., "No. 89 Regulator" wall clock, 8 days, time only, weight driven movement in an oak case with painted metal dial and PRR logo and STANDARD TIME on the glass, c1895
CONDITION:
the case has an old refinish with a slightly glossy appearance and is dated on the backboard above the movement 2-1895. There is a hole that has been drilled and plugged on the left side. The door lock is replaced. The original movement has replaced mounting brackets. There is an old repair to base of keystone and the rating assembly is now 1/2" too long to fit tie down. The dial signature is worn and has flaking around mounting screws and some minor inpaint. The Pennsylvania Rail Road decal is applied on front glass above reverse painted Standard Time. Ht 65"
ESTIMATE:
$5000
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$7000
PRICE SOLD:
$3800
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Welch, Spring & Co., Forestville, Conn., "Gale Drop Calendar Model No. 1" wall clock, 8 days, time and strike, spring driven movement with perpetual calendar, patented 1869 and produced from 1871 to 1874. The movement is housed in a rosewood veneer case with faux rosewood graining around top and a reverse painted lower tablet. The painted metal dial is marked "GALES PATENT Feb. 14th, 1871", c1871.
CONDITION:
both inner and outer top bezels have been refinished and regrained. The lower glass has been repainted. The minute and hour hands are replacements. There is some touch up to the lower month calendar subsidiary dial; otherwise dial paint is original. Retains full label with losses; faded. There is a similar rare early No. 1 with painted metal dial (predates the paper dial) pictured in Tran Duy Ly's "Calendar Clocks", page 48, figure 94. Ht 31"
ESTIMATE:
$5000
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$7000
PRICE SOLD:
$4600
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Seth Thomas Clock Company, Thomaston, Conn., "Office Calendar No. 12" wall clock, 8 days, time and perpetual calendar, weight driven movement in an oak case with painted metal dials and brass pendulum bob, c1892
CONDITION:
the case retains its excellent untouched original finish. The case now has protective plates around the two door locks. Both dials have been repainted. The cast iron weight is original. Ht 48"
ESTIMATE:
$5000
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$6000
PRICE SOLD:
$4000
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New Haven Clock Co., New Haven, Conn., "Regulator No. 9" wall clock, 8 days, time only, weight driven Swiss movement with gridiron pendulum, sweep seconds and a pinwheel escapement in a walnut case with white enamel dial and "STANDARD TIME" silk screened on glass, c1883
CONDITION:
the clock is in excellent original condition, except a glue repair on top urn finial. We sold a similar example in lesser condition in October 2005, lot 328, for $5500 plus 10% buyer's premium. Ht 97"
ESTIMATE:
$6000
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$8000
PRICE SOLD:
$3500
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Wm. L. Gilbert Clock Co., Winsted Conn., "Regulator No. 16 Standing" floor clock, 8 days, time only, weight driven movement with pinwheel escapement, sweep seconds and three jar mercury pendulum in a walnut case with Egyptian head on pediment and white enamel dial, c1901
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish with original top. The base is a professionally made copy of the original. The dial surround is a replacement. The previous owner had a bracket base custom made for mounting on the wall. The pendulum rod is oxidized and the tip bent. Ht 106"
ESTIMATE:
$6000
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$8000
PRICE SOLD:
$5400
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New Haven Clock Co., New Haven, Conn., "Regulator No. 6" wall clock, 8 days, time only, weight driven movement with pinwheel escapement in an ebonized cherry case with gold highlights and white enamel dial, c1883
CONDITION:
the ebonizing has been revitalized and the incised gold highlights have been repainted. The pinwheel movement has three pins absent on the escape wheel and the pendulum and pendulum leader have matching serial number "133". The front glass has been reputtied. Ht 78"
ESTIMATE:
$4500
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$6500
PRICE SOLD:
$1900
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Wm. L. Gilbert Clock Co., Winsted, Conn., "Regulator No. 18" wall clock, 8 days, time only, weight driven American made movement with Graham deadbeat escapement and three jar mercury pendulum in a cherry case with white enamel dial and sweep seconds hand, c1901
CONDITION:
the case retains its nicely rubbed down original finish. The upper left front block above the cornice molding has been professionally replaced and matches well. The mahogany base is an outstanding copy of an original done by a skilled workman and looks excellent. The photograph of the clock has aluminum foil substituted for mercury and no mercury will be included with this clock. This is an excellent example. Ht 78"
ESTIMATE:
$4000
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$5000
PRICE SOLD:
$5200
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French jeweler's regulator standing floor clock, 8 days, time only, weight driven movement with pinwheel escapement and gridiron pendulum in a custom made black walnut case with carved moldings, recessed burled panels surrounded by picture frame moldings and white enamel dial with sweep seconds signed "Lamy LaCroix a Paris", c1880
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish and appears to be American made to house this movement. The pendulum is a high grade grid iron lyre example. This is a fine combination of quality movement and case. Ht 79 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3500
PRICE SOLD:
$2100
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English, London, 4-tune, musical bracket clock, Georgian era, with unusual serpentine dial and door by Will'm Challenner, triple fusee, playing on 11 bells with 14 hammers, retains original crown wheel/verge escapement, and with central calendar hand, c1760
CONDITION:
this clock was formerly in the collection of the late Robert S. Rosen of Los Angeles. Around 40 years ago, the dial rings were sent for refinishing and got lost in the post and so new ones were ordered with a sketch of the information. Anyone who has ordered from Goodacre Engraving knows that whatever you write down, including style is what you will receive back, net result is that careful spelling and lettering of the tunes came back exactly as written on the paper, rather than in the style of the period. Similarly, a sketch of the chapter ring with calendar had the dates down with irregular spacing, and so it was made. If you can get past the need for better dial rings, what remains is quite wonderful, the clock playing 4 recognizable tunes at intervals and on request, the back plate very nicely engraved with foliate pattern, and the case with original caryatids and other trimmings, and the escapement has never been modified from the original. Tunes include GOD SAVE THE KING, RULE BRITANNIA, EASTER HYMN, & TARAS HALLS; Ht 27"
ESTIMATE:
$9000
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$12000
PRICE SOLD:
$11000
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Ithaca Calendar Clock Co., Ithaca, NY, "Box Skeleton" shelf clock, 8 days, time and strike, spring driven movement in a mahogany with ebonized trim cabinet glass sided case, c1875
CONDITION:
the top cove molding and carved pediment are absent. There is a crack repair to the ebonized top piece. The lower front ebonized molding is absent. The skeletonized dials and metal movement supports have been reblacked. The lower calendar hand is not original. Ht 18 3/4", Ht Clock Only 14"
ESTIMATE:
$9000
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$12000
PRICE SOLD:
$6000
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George Marsh, Bristol, Conn., 8 day, time and strike weight strap brass movement hollow column empire shelf clock, c1831 This very rare clock houses an Ives designed movement and was most likely made at the Birge shop and sold by Marsh as the label states it was made for George Marsh. A similar example can be found in "The Contributions of Joseph Ives to Connecticut Clock Technology 1810-1862" by Kenneth D. Roberts, 2nd ed. pg. 107.
CONDITION:
Mahogany veneered case in very nice condition in an old finish. There is a little damage on the sides of the base and small repair to the left chimney. Original painted dial looks have been professionally restored. Hands are original. Replaced tablet by Hunter Kurtz was done in 1994. A very clean label inside the case. Ht38"
ESTIMATE:
$5000
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$7000
PRICE SOLD:
$8400
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Massachusetts, 8 day, weight brass movement banded mahogany case patent or banjo timepiece, c1812. This timepiece could be by Aaron Willard, Jr., as an example of the movement in this timepiece matches one pictured in "Willard's Patent Timepieces" by Paul Foley, pg 51 showing the three spoke hour wheel.
CONDITION:
Mahogany banded case in an old finish with a one piece mahogany backboard with small repairs to the veneer in a couple of places on the bottom door and on the throat door. There is a repair on the head at the left side sidearm. The throat glass looks to be original with some repairs. Bottom tablet is a replacement. The doors are stamped "XVI". Brass T-bridge, step train movement that probably had through bolts originally, but now fastened to the case with screws through the backboard. Original painted dial that fastens to the case with three L-turns with some loss at one o'clock and on the edge at about 7:30. Hands are original. Finial, while old is not original. Ht 34"
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$2000
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Square head banjo, 8 days, time only, weight driven movement in a mahogany veneer case with painted iron dial and reverse painted tablets, c1830
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish, nicely rubbed down. The wooden side arms are old replacements. The top right curl is broken and repaired. There are extra holes under the movement. The dial is repainted. The throat tablet is original paint, but with restored back ground and the lower tablet is repainted. The movement is signed "Cleaned by E. Taber Jan'y 21 1846." Side note: Taber was almost 79 years old in Jan., 1846. Still cleaning clocks? You judge. Ht 34 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$2000
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Aaron Willard Jr., Boston, Mass., (attributed), banjo wall clock, 8 days, time only, weight driven movement in a mahogany veneer and cross banded case with reverse painted throat and lower glass tablets and painted metal dial, c1820
CONDITION:
the clock retains its original finish with minor veneer chips. The holes for the four screws holding on the throat have been filled from the front. There is one extra hole on the top if the plinth for the finial. The side arms have been shifted slightly back. The lower door pull has been replaced. The bezel snap is missing. The hour hand is a later replacement. The finely wrought minute hand appears to be original. The dial has been repainted. A crude weight guard has been added. This is a good period banjo in need of some minor restoration and will be a fine example when restored. The period pulley is not original. The top finial may be original. The clock retains its original glasses with touch up. The three spoke hour wheel is indicative of Aaron Willard Jr. Please see Paul Foley's "Willard's Patent Timepieces", page 51. Ht 34"
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$1500
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Martin Cheney, Montreal, Canada, 8-day "Parliament" style wall timepiece in a mahogany veneered case. This wall clock is typical of those produced by Cheney, a native of Connecticut, during his later years working at Burlington, VT and Montreal, c1835
CONDITION:
Mahogany veneered case in original finish with a hairline crack and small repairs on the curved bottom of the case. There are age cracks in the veneer on the access door. The dial has been repainted with some minor stains. Unsigned banjo-style weight-driven movement in good condition, sits on a seat board and is held in the case with a screw through the backboard. Original hands with a repair to the hour hand. This is a very nice example. Height 30 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$3400
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Atkins Clock Co., Bristol, Conn., "Octagon Drop XX", 30 day, time only, spring driven Type III movement with tin and spoked brass wheels in a rosewood veneer and ripple molded case with painted metal dial, c1859
CONDITION:
the case retains a very old finish with a veneer crack and repair on the lower right base. There is a very old dent in the top of the case near hanger. The perimeter of the dial outside the chapter ring has been repainted. The original ivory knob is present. This is an excellent example of the type of clock illustrated on page 66 in Phillip Gregory's and Robert King's "The Clocks of Iraneus Atkins." Ht 25"
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$2500
PRICE SOLD:
$1600
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Atkins Clock Mfg. Co., Bristol, Conn., 30 day, wagon spring rosewood octagon ripple molding wall clock or timepiece, c1856
CONDITION:
Refinished rosewood veneered case in nice condition with some minor veneer loss on the bottom edge of the angled bottom, some small damage at the bottom hanger and at the left corner of the access door. Original painted dial has age darkened a little with paint loss on the edges of the dial pan, some touchup to the chapter ring and a small spot at the winding arbor. Hands and tablet with a little loss are original. A very nice clean label inside the bottom door. Ht 25"
ESTIMATE:
$1800
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$1500
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Atkins, Whiting & Clock Co., Bristol, Conn., 30 day, wagon spring ripple molding wall timepiece, c1855
CONDITION:
Rosewood veneered case in an old and possibly original finish in very nice condition with some minor damage on the bottom edge of the chisel or slant bottom and a repair to the right side of the bottom door. Original painted dial with scattered loss around the edge. Hands are original. Original tablet in bottom door with some restoration to the gilt decoration. Case has a type III wagon spring movement. Ht 25"
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$1400
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Unknown, 8 day, weight brass movement New Hampshire mirror clock or timepiece, c1830 We were not able to identify the maker of this unusual movement.
CONDITION:
Gilt front mirror case in very nice condition for its age with some wear on the dial bezel and some loss on the bottom sides. Original painted dial may have had the numbers strengthened and protected with looks to be varnish that has yellowed. The hands are original, but the hour hand has been repaired. Mirror is a replacement. Ht 31"
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$1500
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Eastlake American Wall Clock, attributed to Herter Brothers, New York, 8 days, time only, weight driven Vienna regulator movement with white enamel dial and seconds bit in an extra deep walnut and burled walnut case with carved rosettes, engravings and turned urn finials, c1880
CONDITION:
the clock is in excellent condition of the highest quality. The case retains its original finish with a 4" age crack to curved portion of burled base and an old split repair to the curved left side base molding. There are very minor flakes on some rosettes. The dial has been touched up along the outer chapter ring and the seconds bit has been reapplied. The pendulum stick has been repaired and the pendulum bob has been replaced. Ht 51"
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$1600
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Silas B. Terry, Terryville, Conn., long drop regulator wall clock, 8 day, time only, weight driven movement in a mahogany case with painted metal dial and reverse painted lower tablet, c1855
CONDITION:
the clock retains its original finish nicely rubbed down. The original dial retains its original paint with some flaking, especially between 1 & 2. The reverse painted tablet done in blue and gold is old and with plenty of age, however we have only seen this in black/gold until now, so it may not be original. The label and paper beat scale are in excellent condition. The upper glass has a 4" crack near top. The clock has its original weight and gold leafed pendulum stick. We sold a similar example in our October 1, 2001 sale for $2100 plus 10% buyer's premium. Ht 32 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$1100
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$750
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Tavern Clock, Massachusetts, pine case with mahogany veneer, glazed 4 piece turned mahogany bezel, Roman numeral concave iron painted dial, black painted steel hands, 8 day time only movement, lead weight, and banjo style pendulum, c1825
CONDITION:
Case refinished and with restoration, bezel replaced, dial replaced, hands are old, hand made reproductions of good quality, movement clean and ticking, old weight and pendulum, Ht 30"
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$1200
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn. earlier "Regulator No. 2", 8 day, weight brass movement regulator clock or timepiece, c1868
CONDITION:
Refinished mahogany veneered case with some loss and repairs to the dial bezel. Original painted dial with scattered loss. Hands are original. Tablet appears to be old + original, but the design is paint, not gold leaf. Hands are original. The weight pulley is not original (originals can usually be found at a regional NAWCC meeting). An exceptionally nice label inside the case. Ht 34"
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1300
PRICE SOLD:
$700
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C. Jerome, New Haven, Ct., 8 day gallery timepiece, turned hardwood case with mahogany veneered front, glazed brass bezel with Roman numeral, signed white painted metal dial, black painted pierced spade hands, brass fusee movement on mahogany seat board, brass clad pendulum, rear door with printed paper label, and removable lower panel for pendulum access, c1850
CONDITION:
Case refinished, veneer with minor repairs, some areas lifting, and one small loss at 7:30, dial good with some fading of figures, and minor losses, hands a bit short, very good label with minor dirt and staining, movement clean and running, Diameter 14 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$450
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Atkins Clock Co., Bristol, Conn., 8 day, time and strike ripple molding wall clock, c1863
CONDITION:
Rosewood veneered case in a decayed original finish with some veneer damage on the top strip of the panel in the chisel or slant bottom. Original painted dial with loss in the center area, around the winding arbors and in a couple of spots on the edge. Hands are original. Tablet may be original, but it is not what you usually find as these clocks normally have a black gold glass. Nice label inside the case. Ht 24"
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$250
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Litchfield Mfg. Co., Litchfield, Conn., 8 day, MOP paper mache lever movement wall timepiece, c1850
CONDITION:
Black painted paper mache case in nice condition with MOP and original decoration with a small repair to the tip on the right side. . Original painted dial with some loss at the mounting screws, at the winding and setting arbor and a couple of small spots. Minute hand maybe a replacement. Remains of original signature on the dial. Movement is signed. Nice label on the back of the case. Ht 8 1/2" From the collection of the late Rose Brandt.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$1200
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Office Calendar No. 5" wall clock, 8 days, time and perpetual calendar, weight driven movement in a mahogany case with painted metal dials, c1884
CONDITION:
the case has been painted and antiqued and the lower center trim is absent. There are minor losses to the edges of the lower left door spandrel and other minor veneer flakes and blemishes. The dials are flaking and discolored and have been touched up. The clock retains its original weight and pendulum. We sold a similar example in our November 2009 auction for $20,700. Ht 50"
ESTIMATE:
$7000
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$9000
PRICE SOLD:
$4750
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Parlor Calendar No. 10" shelf clock, 8 days, time, strike and perpetual calendar, weight driven movement in a walnut case with painted metal dials, c1885
CONDITION:
the case is refinished and has a glossy appearance. There are various crack repairs to the top. Both dials are new replacements. There is a new dial mount below calendar dial. We sold a similar example in our October 2001 auction for $8500 plus 10% buyer's premium. Production date stenciled on rear = 5881H (August, 1885) Ht 36"
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4000
PRICE SOLD:
$1900
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, CT, "Parlor Calendar No.8" walnut 8 day time and strike calendar shelf clock, dated 1885
CONDITION:
except for the paper dials and rollers are replacements, this rare clock is in very good condition with some nicks and scrapes on the old finish. The 1885 date code is stamped on the back, and the original instruction label remains inside the front door. A calendar hand is needed. Ht 28"
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4000
PRICE SOLD:
$2250
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Welch, Spring & Co., for D. J. GALE, "Round Drop No. 2", Astronomical calendar clock, 8-day time and strike, original painted dial showing patent date of Feb 1871, c1875
CONDITION:
the case of this clock was refinished around 1970, and there is no graining, finish now with crazing. Approximately medium molasses in color. Only a third or so of label remains, torn and difficult to read. Otherwise it retains a super original dial, hands and pendulum. This clock has been hanging for the last 40 years in one place (I took it off the wall), and the movement is a bit dry and needs oiling. 12 inch dial. For additional details, see Tran Ly's book on Calendar Clocks, pages 48 -- 56. Primary interest in this clock centers around the multiple indications, especially the equation of time dial above 6. Ht 30"
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3500
PRICE SOLD:
$2400
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Office Calendar No. 3" or "Peanut" 8-day double dial calendar, c1868
CONDITION:
the rosewood veneered case is in very nice condition with a smooth glossy surface. There is a repaired split at the door's lower left side, but not noticeable. The dials were restored by Smallwood in 1974 and have very minor paint losses around the mounting screws. The S/T hands are correct; the paper rollers have darkened appropriately. The round movement looks clean, and there is a good black/gold label inside the door. Ht 24"
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$3450
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Southern Calendar Clock Co., St. Louis, MO, "Fashion No. 3" 8 day, time and strike double dial calendar shelf clock, c1880
CONDITION:
Refinished walnut case in very nice condition. Original painted time dial with a couple of small flakes and a little wear at the winding arbors. Original calendar dial has some small flaked areas. Both dials have darkened slightly. Hands are original. Very clean calendar rollers. Nice set of original finials. Ht 32"
ESTIMATE:
$1700
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$2400
PRICE SOLD:
$1600
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E. Ingraham & Co., Bristol, Conn., "Ingraham Calendar", 8 day, time and strike double dial calendar clock with a BB Lewis calendar, c1881
CONDITION:
Refinished walnut case in nice clean condition with an age crack on the panel where the time dial mounts. Original time dial has age darkened a little. Hands are original with some paint loss on the small calendar hand on the time dial. Original lower calendar dial is pretty nice for its age. Ht 22"
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$1100
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Welch, Spring & Co., Forestville, Conn., " Round Head Regulator No. 4" 8 day, time and strike double dial BB Lewis calendar wall clock.
CONDITION:
Rosewood and rosewood veneered case in original finish with some scuff marks on the dial door. Original painted time dial with some minor loss at the mounting screws and in the center. Hands are original. Paper calendar dial has age darkened. Hands are original. Very nice label inside the case. Ht 29 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$750
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Ansonia Brass and 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, c1872
CONDITION:
a handwritten note inside the door indicates that the case was restored in 1967 in Ohio, and there are a few very small repairs and losses. The painted metal dial and month wheel look very good, perhaps restored at some time in the past. The top glass is old; the bottom is, too, with some gold paint loss. No label. Ht 26"
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$450
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Welch, Spring & Co., Forestville, Conn., "Round Head Regulator No. 4" 8 day, time and strike B.B. Lewis double dial calendar wall clock, c1878 This clock was made for the Spanish market.
CONDITION:
Rosewood and grain painted case in original finish with some scuffs to the finish and small piece missing on the right side bottom bracket. Original painted time dial has a partial circular scratch at about ten o'clock and a small paint chip at the right winding arbor. Original calendar dial has a light streak in the center area. Hands are original. Nice label inside the case. Ht 33"
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1100
PRICE SOLD:
$800
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The E. Ingraham & Co., Bristol, Conn., "Ionic Calendar" figure eight wall clock, 8 days, time and B.B. Lewis perpetual calendar, spring driven movement in a rosewood grained case with papered dials, c1880
CONDITION:
the case retains its outstanding original graining. The papered dials are original. The Ingraham label on the lower portion of the backboard has darkened and the BB Lewis label covering the rear of the calendar mechanism has loss on the lower portion. Ht 29 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$1300
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Welch, Spring & Co., Forestville, Conn., "Wagner B.W. Hanging", 8 day, time and strike B.B. Lewis double dial calendar wall clock, c1878 This model was made for the Spanish market.
CONDITION:
Refinished walnut case in very nice condition. Original time dial with some minor stains. Original calendar dial in very fine condition. Hands are original. Finials are original. Ht 32 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$1500
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Ithaca Calendar Clock Co., Ithaca, New York, "No. 4 Hanging Office" 30 day spring brass movement double dial calendar clock, c1880
CONDITION:
Refinished walnut case with a couple of small dings. Original paper time dial has discolored a little and has stains on the edges and at the winding arbors. Original calendar dial has discolored as well with some stains on the edges. Hands are original with the minute hand repaired. Calendar rollers have age darkened. Signed time movement was made by E.N. Welch and supplied to Ithaca. Ht 29"
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$525
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Office Calendar No. 4", 8 day, spring brass movement wall calendar clock or timepiece, c1870
CONDITION:
Refinished rosewood veneered case with a ding and some veneer loss on the bottom bezel, a couple of chips and small repairs on the top bezel and a couple of chips on the top edge. Original painted dial has minor loss at the mounting screws and at the winding arbor. Original calendar dial with minor loss at the mounting screws. Hands are original. Original calendar rollers have age darkened a little. Nice label inside the case. Ht 28"
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$850
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Ithaca Calendar Clock Co., Ithaca, New York, "No. 4 Hanging Office", 8 day, time and strike double dial calendar wall clock, c1880
CONDITION:
Refinished walnut case in nice condition with a small repair on the top bezel. Original paper dial has some minor loss on the edge at eight o'clock and some stains. Original calendar dial has darkened on the outer edges and some attempted repairs to the numbers 25 to 28. The time dial hands are original. The calendar looks to be a replacement. Ht 28"
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$750
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Reproduction by Pro Clocks, China, of Ithaca Clock Co. skeletonized 8 day time and strike calendar clock, on wood base under glass dome, modern
CONDITION:
this well-made copy is in very good original condition, with an older looking patina on the open-spring brass movement to provide a vintage appearance. The solid wood oval base and wavy glass dome are fine, offering a lower cost way to own this attractive model. Ht to top of dome 20.5"
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$275
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Waterbury Clock Co., Waterbury, CT, "Calendar No. 44" walnut 8 day time and strike calendar shelf clock, c1891
CONDITION:
the old original finish shows just minor scratches, and the reverse paint glass is old and wavy. The calendar rollers are dark, but the two paper labels look newer, and no rear label remains. Ht 24"
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$525
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Waterbury Clock Co., Waterbury, Conn., "Calendar No. 44" 8 day, time and strike double dial calendar shelf clock, c1891
CONDITION:
Oak case in original finish. This model is a little different from the one shown in the catalog as the catalog picture shows an incised panel between the upper and lower dials with a cross strip in the middle with a turned button on each end and a clear glass in the door. This clock does not show any evidence that it ever had these design features. The current glass looks to have been restored. Both dials look to have been repainted. Hands are original. Several labels on the back of the case. Ht 24"
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$350
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Welch, Spring & Co., Forestville, Conn., "Italian No. 3", 8 day time and strike double dial calendar clock, c1870
CONDITION:
Rosewood veneered case in original finish with loss on the base and some small damage on the back edge of the curved top. There is wear at the door knob on the calendar door. Time dial has been repainted. Hands are possible replacements. Calendar dial is very clean and the hands are original. Nice label inside the case. Ht 18"
ESTIMATE:
$450
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$550
PRICE SOLD:
$425
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Ithaca Calendar Clock Co., Ithaca, New York, "No. 10 Farmer's" , 8 day time and strike double dial calendar clock, c1880
CONDITION:
Walnut case with in an old worn and possibly original finish. Original paper dials with some stains and slight yellowing. Hands are original. Backboard is a replacement. Original calendar rollers have age darkened. Ht 26"
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$425
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English, Rolling Ball" Clock, on older wood base. unsigned, (no glass cover), c1995
CONDITION:
this heavy copy of the Congreve clock has a large fusee, the timekeeping governed by a steel ball rolling on a grooved table, releasing a latch at the end of its travel, allowing the train to advance while the table tilts to the opposite end and the ball re-traces its original path in the other direction. The time is indicated on three elevated dials, minutes in the center, hours to the left and seconds to the right. The condition is very good but we have not tested its operation. Note there is no dust cover, so you will need to keep it in a cabinet. Height 15.5" on base
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$900
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French large spelter figural 8 day swinger, c1900
CONDITION:
the tall figure retains its old bronzed patina with some wear and scratches but no losses, and has both a signature and plate at the bottom "Nereides, Aug. Moreau". The figure stands on a nicely marbleized and turned wood round base. The swinger has an unsigned time-only movement within the green-painted ball head. The lower green ball should be correctly reassembled, the top crest needs one attachment corrected, the suspension unit needs repair, and the minute hand is absent. This large model certain deserves restoration. Ht of figure 28", ht of swinger 36"
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$2400
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, New York, "Juno" ball swinger figural mantel clock, 8 days, time only, spring driven movement in a bronze finished ball case supported by a statue of the Roman goddess Juno, c1906
CONDITION:
the statue retains its original finish now oxidized. The ball case and the decorative elements retain their original finishes with a thumbprint size spot of minor loss in finish at 3, otherwise excellent, untouched condition. Ht 28"
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$2500
PRICE SOLD:
$2000
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France, gravity clock, 8 day time only movement with lever platform escapement, balance with self starting device attached to winding pinion, Roman numeral, white enamel dial with Arabic red 15 minute markers, blued steel spade and poker hands, all contained in a weighted mahogany case, wound and driven by a brass rack and pinion, supported on a mahogany stand with turned columns and brass feet, c1900
CONDITION:
Case good overall with minor scratches, one repaired break at top of arch, and chip at bottom of left column, split in back section of clock case, 0feet replaced, appears to have had wooden feet originally, sheathing on brass rack with ripples, dial with minor scratches, chip and hairline in enamel at 5:00, hands good, movement with minor scratches, gummy, not running, balance staff ok, regulator broken, 2 movement mounting screws missing, Ht 15"
ESTIMATE:
$1800
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$2200
PRICE SOLD:
$800
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Devon Clocks Ltd., England, mystery clock, design based on John Schmidt's 1808 patent "The Mysterious Circulator or Chronological Equilibrium", the pivoted indicator with a pointer on one end, and the larger cylinder at the other containing the movement with revolving weights, all suspended between two gilt mermaid form supports, Roman numeral silvered chapter ring, on a green marble base with ball feet, base with brass plaque marked "Devon Clocks Ltd. 134/1500, c1980
CONDITION:
good condition overall, minor marks on indicator, base with minor dirt and spots, running, Ht 10"
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$1300
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Junghans, Germany, "Kangaroo" 8 day time only novelty swing clock on oak platform, c1910
CONDITION:
this spelter statue has some small chips showing the white metal below (not brass as in the Asian reproductions The signed enamel dial has a faint hairline, and we hear ticking from the movement mounted in the head of the swinger. Ht 11.5"
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1800
PRICE SOLD:
$750
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Ansonia Clock Co., Ansonia, Conn. "Huntress Ball Swing" with 8 day, time only, spring driven movement in blue finished ball case supported by bronze finished statue, c1901
CONDITION:
this clock has been professionally restored and is in excellent condition. Ht 25"
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$1900
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Junghans, Germany, Globe Clock, 8 day time only movement, rectangular walnut case in the arts and crafts style, the door with beveled glasses and simple carving, metal Arabic numeral dial, blued steel hands, the top with 10" terrestrial globe by Ludw. Jul. Heymann, Berlin, the globe geared to the movement and rotating once in 24 hours, c1910
CONDITION:
Case in old and probably original finish, a bit dirty, upper left cornice molding a bit loose, minor losses to surface, glasses good, dial poorly restored, hands good, movement runs and stops, would benefit from service, pendulum good, upper part of globe a bit dirty and with a very small loss just below Africa, otherwise very good, Ht 24"
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$2100
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Dungan and Klump, Philadelphia, Penn., "Dickory, Dickory, Dock" Model No. 4 mouse novelty wall clock manufactured by Sessions Clock Co., 8 days, time only, spring driven movement in an oak case with metal numerals and white painted mouse indicator, c1912
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish with worn gilding. The label is absent on rear. The mouse has touch up paint and a replaced tail. Ht 35"
ESTIMATE:
$1100
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$1400
PRICE SOLD:
$1300
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Franklin Mint reproduction of "The Old Royal Observatory Conical Pendulum Clock", mahogany, glass and lacquered brass, 8 day fusee works, c1983
CONDITION:
"An official issue of the National Maritime Museum", this large and heavy fusee timepiece was produced in England for Franklin Mint. It is in very good original condition, with a few small corner dings, and includes its round glass dome. The horizontal movement is well made and will drive the rotating pendulum, but now may need service. The dial, including a moon phase indicator, is pristine. Fit into the base are the original brass winding bar and bubble level. Note the original price in 1983 was $2500, was limited to 1000 pieces. Ht to top of dome 26"
ESTIMATE:
$750
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$650
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European version of the "flying pendulum" clock. This is an interesting clock, in that an odd movement has been converted to power a center shaft which flails the flying pendulum from post to post, while the time portion of the movement is regulated by a short pivoted pendulum with adjustable bob.
CONDITION:
although nicely copied from an original, the case to this clock is not old. Cherub and some of the trim are re-cast. Dial appears old or period. Hands made in an older style. Ticks ok, animation works but needs adjustment to keep it going. Ht 12"
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$750
PRICE SOLD:
$375
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Junghans, Germany, "Elephant" model swinger, 8 day novelty timepiece, the patinated spelter elephant mounted to a molded beech wood base, his trunk supporting the gilt and patinated clock case/ pendulum, white enamel Arabic numeral dial with junghans logo, blued steel hands, 8 day time only movement, signed "Junghans Germany",ca.1920
CONDITION:
statue with good original patinated surface, dirty, base with minor marks, faux gilt finish on clock gone, dial and hands good, pendulum lower ornament replaced, running, Ht 11"
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$750
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Ansonia Clock Co., Ansonia, Conn., "Jumper No. 2", 30 hour, bobbing or bouncing doll novelty timepiece, c1886
CONDITION:
Nickel plated case in nice as found condition. Original paper dial is stained. Hands are original. Doll is a modern replacement of the wrong design. Ht 14 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$325
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One Hand Clock Co., Warren, PA, timepiece with 9" dial, 720 minute divisions, c1930
CONDITION:
there is an old patina on the cast brass stand, the brass bezel has some tarnish, and the paper dial is worn, spotted, and inpainted in one area. The center post has been repaired. The rear-wind movement ticks. Overall ht 12.5"
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$400
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E. N. Welch Mfg. Co., Forestville Conn., "Briggs Rotary", 30-hour novelty timepiece. Circa 1878.
CONDITION:
Clean timepiece with original painted base with some small chipped areas. Paper dial may have been replaced. Hands and nickel plated pendulum ball are original. Old glass dome appears to be original also. Ht 8.5" From the collection of the late Rose Brandt.
ESTIMATE:
$275
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$375
PRICE SOLD:
$275
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French, Mathieu Laine, La Pendule Louis XVI, an ormolu lyre on a white marble base, the skeletonized movement forming the actual pendulum, suspended from a knife edge, with tic-tac escapement and count wheel striking on a bell, c1790.
CONDITION:
ormolu lyre frame shows minor oxidation on high spots, especially the sunburst, minor edge roughness to marble base. The dial has a small repair at minute marker 60 that could be improved, otherwise excellent considering its age. The plates of the movement are fretted out to reveal the wheels of both trains and the gilt hands are finely chased and original. Similar examples may be seen in LA PENDULE FRANCASIE, under the Louis XVI section, 1750-90, usually shown in part II, however some editions differ. A larger than average clock, Seems mechanically sound and does tick robustly and strike on rear bell; overall very good original condition. Ht 23"
ESTIMATE:
$12500
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$16500
PRICE SOLD:
$11500
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Berrolla, Rue Grenetat N. 4, a Paris, very unusual gilt bronze table or mantel clock with calendar, phases of the moon and retrograde displays, 8 day time and strike pendule a Paris movement signed Pons on front plate, snake form bezel and silvered Roman numeral dial with aperture below center showing retrograde seconds, aperture in case front with scalloped edge displaying retrograde date, a round aperture below trimmed with gilt leaves and flowers showing phases of the moon, the moon disc painted with a smiling face and backed by a dark blue enamel sky with stars, these displays flanked by swans and cornucopias and other Grecian ornaments, the base with 3 silvered dials with scalloped edges, showing day of the week, date, and month, all dials with blued steel hands, the whole on rectangular feet, c1825
CONDITION:
Case very good with minor rubs and scratches, gilding good with minor losses, dial with minor scratches and uneven toning, dial figures and signature with restoration, minute hand replaced, retrograde displays with minor toning, calendar dials with uneven wear & toning, calendar figures with restoration, movement good, dirty and with minor rust; ticks and strikes, retrograde seconds functional, rod for rate adjustment bent, bell replaced, hammer missing, retrograde date and moon phase not working, needs adjustment, calendar working, Ht 15 3/8"
ESTIMATE:
$10000
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$15000
PRICE SOLD:
$9000
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French, Le Roy & Cie, Mysterious timepiece, the movement contained within the ball of the pendulum and causing the pendulum to swing WITHOUT apparent impulse, the clock suspended from a patinated spelter female statue, leaning over a pond next to a fountain, with Paris foundry mark on the rear, c1885
CONDITION:
the statue retains original finish with some nicks and scrapes around the base. Movement is signed Le Roy and with serial number 22060. We verified that the clock ticks, however it is out of beat and needs new suspension steel in the "3-point" mystery suspension. Movement is complete and sound, and serial number on compound pendulum matches the movement. Enamel trim on ring that surrounds the movement is very good. Note rear dust cover is a friction push fit, do not turn knurled knob to remove. Original numerals and hands on globe. Ht 23"
ESTIMATE:
$8000
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$10000
PRICE SOLD:
$6500
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France, for Dent, 33 Cockspur St., London, 8 day perpetual calendar, time and strike pendule a Paris movement, counting the hours on a bell and with a single blow at the half hour, signed Roman numeral, white enamel dial above the lower white enamel calendar dial decorated with clouds and starry sky, with indications for day, date, month, and phases of the moon, blued steel hands, gilt bezels with beveled glass, all contained in a polished black slate case with inset red marble panels, engraved decoration with gilding, the base trimmed with brass and on turned feet, c1870
CONDITION:
Case dirty, and with a few minor chips, repairs to upper and lower moldings and lower case corners, feet added, upper dial very good, dirty, loss to signature above center, address strong below center, time hands cleaned of their blue, calendar dial very good, dirty, calendar hands good with minor bends and some loss to blue, minor loss to gilding on bezels, glasses good, calendar movement functional, ticks and strikes, Ht 17"
ESTIMATE:
$4000
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$6000
PRICE SOLD:
$3100
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French Industrial clock by Guilmet, "Steam Hammer", with gilt and patinated bronze case on a black slate base with gilt feet, the hammer forming part of the complex compound pendulum, rising and falling, appearing to strike the anvil as the clock ticks, 8 days, time and strike, movement signed Japy Freres, counting the hours and striking the half hour on a bell, also with Guilmet's mark on the back plate, dial with applied gilt Roman numerals, with gilt spade hands, c1880
CONDITION:
Case is dirty, but overall good with some wear and loss to the gilding, steel parts with light oxidation, lower portion of hammer replaced, top hold down finials replaced, small brass rod from lever on left to valve at top missing (simple constriction - see Roberts' book titled "Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks", base with a few minor chips/ flakes, numeral 2 on dial replaced, hands with minor oxidation, movement dirty but complete, back cover for movement missing (simple square of sheet brass) escapement functions, suspension is intact. Although dirty, I had this running on the edge of my desk for 2 days, so rest assured that other than noted, it is complete and sound, Bob S. Ht 18"
ESTIMATE:
$4000
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$6000
PRICE SOLD:
$4000
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DESCRIPTION:
French Industrial Series lighthouse mantel clock, 8 days, time only, revolving turret, barometer and thermometer, c1880
CONDITION:
this example is in very good condition with a nice patina on the brass and good nickel plating on the top. The pierced brass railing needs to be resecured, and the small metal door covering the lower winding arbor is absent. The silvered dials show some wear. Both thermometer glass tubes are intact, the beveled glasses are good, the barometer language is Dutch. The small unsigned movement has a new balance platform which ticks briskly, and the spring motor in the base, which turns the beacon, also is operational. Ht 17"
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4000
PRICE SOLD:
$2600
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Webster, Queen Victoria St., London, large bracket clock with chiming on choice of bells or gongs, oak case with carved panels featuring oak leaves and acorns at the base, frieze, and top, front door with thick beveled glass, flanked by carved pilasters with Corinthian capitals, molded cornice with egg and dart molding, the case top finished with two capped plinths with carved paterae and topped with finials, solid balustrade with central arch carved with a scallop shell and lateral foliage, case sides with pierced wooden fret with fabric backing, and back door with brass lattice fret with fabric backing, beautiful composite dial with silvered ground, gilt, pierced flowing acanthus dial mask with engraved detail, silvered applied chapter ring with gilt Arabic numerals, dial center engraved with acanthus and Aesthetic motifs, top of dial with strike/ silent indicator, regulation dial, and chime selector, pierced, blued steel hands, very heavy, unsigned, fusee movement, chiming the quarters on bells (Whittington) or gongs (Westminster), and with large gong for counting the hours, original key, c1880
CONDITION:
Case in an old and possibly original finish, a few minor chips and small dings, carving without significant damage, door and glass very good, case top with veneer checking, narrow side moldings at top of pilasters replaced, left fret very good, right fret with a few cracks, but without losses (one small piece loose but present), rear fret loose at bottom, finials replaced, dial very good with some darkening and toning, hands good, movement ticking, striking and chiming correctly, would benefit from cleaning, key for door locks missing, Ht 24"
ESTIMATE:
$4500
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$6500
PRICE SOLD:
$4000
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Tiffany & Co. Makers, New York, large mahogany bracket clock with quarter striking, mahogany case with cast brass scroll feet, brass Corinthian columns flanking the arched, cast brass door with acanthus leaf decoration and thick beveled glass, each side with fabric lined brass fret and heavy cast carrying handles, the four corners of the top with spherical brass finials, case back with mahogany door and fabric lined screen, thick brass composite dial with gilt spandrels, Arabic numeral silvered dial marked "Tiffany & Co. Makers", dial arch with gilt putti flanking silvered Strike/ Silent indicator, pierced steel hands, very substantial brass movement with Brocot escapement, back plate marked "Tiffany & Co. Makers Patented Nov. 7th 1882" and with the number 716, full Westminster chimes and hour striking on 5 gongs, original pendulum and key, c1890
CONDITION:
Case with minor splits and a separation at back of top, top with veneer lifting at back right, mahogany faded, brass hardware with some tarnish and loss of lacquer, front door with dark tarnish, door glass very good, rear door screen loose at lower right, fabric replaced, door locks with keys but not working, dial resilvered, ornaments cleaned and lacquered, engraved numerals painted, should be filled with black shellac, hands good, movement ticks and strikes, but the striking will need a fair amount of work, rack springs broken and soldered, one gong hammer with solder repair, movement would benefit from service, Ht 19 3/4". While Tiffany often used imported movements in their clocks, this clock was made in the Tiffany Clock Shop in New York, under the supervision of Joseph Lindauer, who was in charge of operations in their clock manufacturing shop. The patent referenced on the back plate was held by Lindauer for a simplified striking mechanism, which was used in these clocks. The striking mechanism has a design flaw which does not re synchronize the Westminster chimes after the hour strikes, so the chimes often play the incorrect sequence at the various quarters. That said, this is a rare and impressive (and extremely heavy) clock by a desirable maker, and well worth restoring
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$5000
PRICE SOLD:
$3000
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John Mottram, London, miniature time only bracket clock with sweep seconds, the Regency style veneered mahogany case with multicolor bands of inlay and fine string inlay, brass bezel, brass carrying handle, and molded base with brass bracket feet, locking back door with old glass and ivory escutcheon, Arabic numeral white enamel dial with gold spade hands and black painted brass sweep second hand, 8 day fusee timepiece movement with shouldered plates, tapered, turned pillars, and recoil escapement outside the back plate, key wind and set from back, c1800
CONDITION:
Case in an old, dark finish, losses to inlay at top and right of dial, case with some minor splits and veneer with checking, feet and carrying handle good, feet have been off the case, the case bottom leveled at the corners, and the feet reattached, brass hardware polished, bezel probably replaced, dial with scratches and a few minor flakes at edge, hour hand correct, minute hand repaired, seconds hand replaced, movement dirty, running, one movement mounting screw replaced, one missing, back plate with empty screw and steady pin hole near barrel arbor, pendulum repaired. Ht 11 5/8" to top of handle, a wonderful little clock that is well worth restoring
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$2500
PRICE SOLD:
$800
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