DESCRIPTION:
Southern Calendar Clock Co., St. Louis, MO., "Fashion No. 4" double dial shelf clock with a Seth Thomas spring driven, 8 day, time and strike movement and a R. T. Andrews patented perpetual calendar mechanism in a walnut case with painted metal dials
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish, rubbed down and cleaned. The gold leafed Fashion label on door glass has been restored. The dials retain their original paint and have only minor flaking. The pendulum is polished but is original. The center finial appears to be a replacement. This is a nice example.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$800
CIRCA: 1885
DIMENSIONS: 28in x 16.25in x 5.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Office Calendar No. 4" wall clock, 8 day, spring driven movement with perpetual calendar displayed the lower dial, all in a rosewood veneered case.
CONDITION:
The case has been carefully rubbed down. There is small loss of veneer on the upper portion of the top bezel ring. The painted metal dials appear are original with some fading and yellowing. There is a small amount of paint loss around mounting screws and some touch up paint on the upper dial. There is a largely complete paper label inside the door. The hands pendulum are original. The paper calendar rollers also look to be original. The signed Seth Thomas movement has its stopworks intact. The upper and lower glasses are both wavy.
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$550
CIRCA: 1874
DIMENSIONS: 27.5in x 15in x 4.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
William L. Gilbert Clock Co., Winsted, Conn., "Elberon", 8 day, time and strike spring brass movement McCabe's patent calendar shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Walnut case in nice condition in original finish. Original paper dial has some stains at the winding arbors. Original hands and pendulum. Original tablet has some small loss at the bottom left corner. Dark, but readable instructions inside. Clean label on the back. Movement is signed.
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$850
CIRCA: 1901
DIMENSIONS: 31.25in x 15.5in x 5.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Southern Calendar Clock Co., St. Louis, Mo., "Fashion No. 2" shelf clock with a Seth Thomas spring driven, 8 day, time and strike movement and a R. T. Andrews perpetual calendar mechanism in a walnut case.
CONDITION:
The case has been refinished. There is veneer loss on the base and top piece and veneer repair on the upper wooden bezel. The dial pans and the paper dials are new. The hands are correct and have age but may be from a later period. The door glasses are original. The movement is signed. The calendar drum papers are replacements. All three finials appear to be shorter than the catalogue image shows and show a loss of part of the tip.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$300
CIRCA: 1885
DIMENSIONS: 30.5in x 15.5in x 5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Attributed to Simon Willard, Boston, Mass., 8 day, weight brass movement patent or banjo wall timepiece.
CONDITION:
Mahogany and banded veneer door frame case in an old finish. The rosewood and mahogany banding on the throat frame has a couple small repairs. A couple small repairs on the holly banding on the bottom door. Bottom board has been replaced as a result of damage from the weight. Both tablets are replaced, but painting in authentic Willard style by Linda Abrams. Original painted convex dial has the remains of the numbers. Original hands. T-bridge movement is attached to the case with through bolts. Movement has a barrel click with a shaped end. An example of this movement can be found in "Willard's Patent Time Pieces" by Paul Foley, Pg. 22. Eagle finial is cast resin.
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$1700
CIRCA: 1805
DIMENSIONS: 29.5in x 10in x 3.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
James Cole, Rochester, New Hampshire, 8 day, weight brass movement patent or banjo wall timepiece.
CONDITION:
Mahogany and gilt banjo in original finish. Original gilding. The original throat tablet is cracked. Bottom tablet is original also. Original dial has the faint remains of the original signature. It has wear to the chapter ring and some loss at the mounting pins. Original hands. Movement is mounted to the case with through bolts. The metal that can be seen from the back of the head are slugs of lead that were melted in place to accept the end of the through bolts. Melting the lead in place charred the wood around the holes. There are two empty screw holes located on the diagonals opposite where the two lead-filled holes are located. The movement sits on two small shims added to the top of the throat pieces. The bottom board has been replaced as a result of weight damage. Replaced finial.
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$2000
CIRCA: 1820
DIMENSIONS: 23in x 10in x 4in
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DESCRIPTION:
Massachusetts, possibly Stephenson, Howard & Davis, Boston, Mass. 8 day, time and strike weight brass movement patent or banjo timepiece. The use of a three pillar design with two access holes through the front plate leads to the attribution. See "Willard's Patent Time Pieces by Paul J. Foley", Pg. 155.
CONDITION:
Refinished mahogany and mahogany veneered case in nice condition with a small veneer repair at the top of the throat door. Both tablets are nicely done replacements. Original dial has been repainted. Hands look to be replaced.
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$550
CIRCA: 1845
DIMENSIONS: 32in x 10in x 4.75in
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DESCRIPTION:
Perhaps Simon or Aaron Willard, Boston, Mass., 8 day, weight T-bridge brass movement banded case patent or banjo or wall timepiece
CONDITION:
Mahogany and banded veneered doors and throat in an old finish in nice condition. Original bottom tablet has numerous dates starting as early as 1852. Bottom door is of mortise and tendon construction. The throat tablet appears to be replaced. Throat frame is constructed with splines. Movement is attached to the case with through bolts. Original dial plate that is held in the case with two L-turns has been repainted. Original hands. The two sidearms have been repaired in the center area. Period finial and most likely an original winding key.
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$1600
CIRCA: 1810
DIMENSIONS: 34in x 10in x 3.25in
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DESCRIPTION:
James Cross, Rochester, New Hampshire, 8 day, weight brass movement patent or banjo wall timepiece.
CONDITION:
Mahogany case in nice condition in an old finish. There is small chip on the bottom door frame. Original tablets have some minor loss to the border. Original painted dial is attached to the case with two L-turns. It has some wear to the numbers, some staining and inpainting to repair paint loss that does not affect the signature. Original hands. Period finial that is most likely original. Movement is attached to the case with a screw through the backboard.
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$4000
CIRCA: 1825
DIMENSIONS: 30in x 10in x 3.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Levi Hutchins, Concord, New Hampshire, 8 day, weight brass movement mirror clock. The movement was made by Joseph Chadwick.
CONDITION:
Black painted pine case with a Hitchcock style mirror in nice condition. It looks like most of the gilding on the columns is intact under a dark finish. There is some scattered loss on the corner blocks. The mirror is period and most likely original. Dial surround tablet replaced. The tip on the hour hand has broken off. The original dial has some staining and is signed "Levi Hutchins", but the movement is the type made by Joseph Chadwick of Boscawen, New Hampshire. There may be some question about the current signature or Hutchins may have been buying movements from Chadwick.
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$1000
CIRCA: 1815
DIMENSIONS: 29.5in x 14.25in x 4in
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DESCRIPTION:
Massachusetts, 8 day, weight brass movement patent or banjo timepiece.
CONDITION:
Mahogany case in nice condition in original finish. The case has a chestnut backboard. The dial is mounted to the case with three L-turns and has some loss a the mounting pins and small chip. Original throat tablet. Bottom tablet is old, but likely replaced. The movement is attached to the case with taper pins through short studs screwed into the backboard. The finial is period as it is made of thin brass. The bottom finial is missing.
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$300
CIRCA: 1825
DIMENSIONS: 33.5in x 10.25in x 4in
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DESCRIPTION:
Unknown, possibly Boston area, 8 day, weight-driven brass movement patent or banjo wall timepiece with alarm.
CONDITION:
Mahogany and mahogany veneered case in an old finish has some small veneer repairs on the throat frame and bottom door. There are repairs to both wood sidearms. Original dial plate has been repainted. Arm to support the alarm bell is missing. Dial is attached to the case with two L-turns. Original hands.
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$750
CIRCA: 1830
DIMENSIONS: 36.5in x 10.5in x 3.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Daniel Hubbard, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, 8 day, weight brass movement patent or banjo wall timepiece.
CONDITION:
Half round molded mahogany case in an old finish has with a chestnut backboard. The half round molded mahogany door and throat frame has numerous age cracks. The throat tablet is likely original as is it cracked and now has a front and back piece of glass to protect it. The bottom tablet looks replaced. Original painted dial has some loss at the mounting screws and shows surface stains. The signature appear original. Original hands. The movement is attached to the case with tabs cast as part of the backplate. It is also unusual in that the wheel spokes are very thin.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$750
CIRCA: 1835
DIMENSIONS: 32in x 10in x 3.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Massachusetts, 8 day, weight brass movement box Lyre wall timepiece.
CONDITION:
Mahogany and mahogany veneer case in old, possibly original finish with some small veneer damage on the bottom bracket, a ding on the right side half round molding and a repaired crack in the carved lyre front. Finial plinth looks replaced. Dial door has three shrinkage crack repairs. Original dial has yellowed and has some staining. Hands have age, but may be replaced. Bottom tablet is cracked and protected with another layer of glass. Throat tablet is cracked and has another piece of glass to protect it and has areas of gold paint to cover the missing areas in the original gilt design. Movement possibly by Henry A. Hinckley, Boston. Movement is attached to the case with a screw through the backboard. A similar example can be found in "Willard's Patent Time Pieces" by Paul Foley on page 133. Movement is attached to the case with a screw through the backboard.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$2600
CIRCA: 1830
DIMENSIONS: 37.5in x 11.5in x 3.75in
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DESCRIPTION:
Willard school banjo wall clock, 8 day, time only, weight driven movement with T-bridge suspension in an inlaid mahogany case with reverse painted throat and lower tablets and a painted metal dial
CONDITION:
the case has had veneer restoration and the bottom has been replaced along with other restorations. The tablets have been repainted. The dial has been properly conserved and is in good condition with original paint and some fading to numerals. The hands are original. The finials are replacements.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$1200
CIRCA: 1805
DIMENSIONS: 34.5in x 10.25in x 3.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Unknown, Massachusetts, 8 day, weight brass movement patent or banjo wall timepiece.
CONDITION:
Mahogany case in an old finish. Unusual leaf form veneer on the door. Tablets are replaced. Original painted dial has age darkened a little, some staining and scratches. Dial is attached to the head using two L-turns. Period hands are mismatched. Period finial. Movement is attached to the case with a center screw through the backboard.
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$1500
CIRCA: 1830
DIMENSIONS: 29in x 10in x 3.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Unknown, possibly Massachusetts, 8 day, time and strike weight brass movement gilt front box Lyre clock.
CONDITION:
It is difficult to date this clock. Mahogany and carved gilt case appears to be mid 19th century. It has some loss to the gilding and darkening of the finish over the gilding. Carved lyre front has a couple of surface cracks. Metal baffle is replaced. Both tablets have age, but not original. Case brass bezel and dial are oversized. Dial, hands and tablets are c1920 and may have been added to an older case or the entire clock may be c1920.
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$475
CIRCA: 1840?
DIMENSIONS: 41.5in x 12.5in x 4in
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DESCRIPTION:
Unsigned, Massachusetts, 8 day, weight brass movement patent or banjo wall timepiece.
CONDITION:
Mahogany case In an old and possibly original finish. The bottom box is of dove tailed construction. The movement is attached to the case with through bolts. Original hands,. The throat frame is attached to the case with two screws. Movement is stamped: "1.0" and the case is stamped "76 ". Both tablets are replaced, but done on old glass. The dial numerals have been strengthened. Dial is attached to the case with three L-turns. Finial is modern.
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$800
CIRCA: 1815
DIMENSIONS: 29.5in x 9.75in x 3.75in
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DESCRIPTION:
Standing Jeweler's Regulator, 8 day, time only, weight driven Swiss pinwheel movement with a gridiron lyre pendulum and sweep seconds in a carved walnut and walnut burl case with white enamel dial
CONDITION:
the case has a nicely rubbed down finish. It is a professionally altered wall mounted factory case that is now in a standing configuration. The movement and pendulum have matching numbers. The weight is original.
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$800
CIRCA: 1890
DIMENSIONS: 91in x 24in x 13in
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DESCRIPTION:
New England tall clock, 8 day, time and strike, weight driven movement in a cherry case with fretwork top, three brass finials and fluted columns on hood over trunk with fluted corner columns with brass capitals over base resting on ogee feet
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish with an age split to base panel. The ogee feet have been shortened. The fretwork top is complete, but in several pieces. Two of the three period finials have damage to the tips. The dial paint and hands are original and the dial is in good condition. The shaft on the seconds hand needs to be extended. The winding crank, tin can weights and brass clad bob are all period.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$1300
CIRCA: 1800
DIMENSIONS: 93in x 21in x 11in
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DESCRIPTION:
Timothy Cheney, Hartford, Conn., tall clock, 30 hour, time and strike, weight driven wooden movement in a pine case with arched top with reeded columns flanking hood door over a tombstone door on trunk resting on a cove molded and block feet. The brass dial is laid on wood and has a silvered chapter ring, calendar aperture, seconds bit and cast brass spandrels with Timothy Cheney signature in boss on arch.
CONDITION:
the case has an old refinish and is associated with the movement. The hood has been reconstructed from some old and new elements. These Cheney movements are usually pull rope winding, but this one winds through the dial, perhaps original or an early conversion. The feet have been replaced and the finials are absent. The tin can weights are period. Includes one eagle finial that appears to be period, but is not shown in the photographs.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$600
CIRCA: 1785
DIMENSIONS: 85in x 21in x 12in
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DESCRIPTION:
New Jersey area tall case clock, 8 day, time and strike, weight driven movement in a mahogany and mahogany veneer case with a broken arch pediment, center finial, four full columns flanking hood over rectangular trunk door and base with crotch mahogany veneer. The painted metal dial has moon phase, seconds bit and calendar.
CONDITION:
the case has been nicely rubbed down and retains an old finish. The right arch on hood has a repair and there is a split in the upper backboard. The center finial and feet are replaced. The dial has inpaint and the moon phase is flaking. Second hand replaced, but hour and minute hands proper. The pendulum has a brass clad bob.
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$1200
CIRCA: 1815
DIMENSIONS: 91in x 19in x 10in
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Thomas Gaskell, Knutsford, County Cheshire, England, tall clock, 8 day, time and strike, weight driven movement in a flat top heavily inlaid mahogany case with cross hatching and conch shell decorations. The painted metal square dial has seconds bit and calendar.
CONDITION:
the case retains an old finish with a long splits in the plinth. The hood has repairs and restoration and it has a monogram inlaid above hood door. The base may be original and is very old. The movement is tarnished and needs cleaning. There are no weights. This was a very decorative and expensive clock of the late 18th century / early 19th century.
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$500
CIRCA: 1820
DIMENSIONS: 82.75in x 21in x 9.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Riley Whiting, Winchester, Conn., tall clock, 30 hour, time, strike and calendar, weight driven wooden works movement in a soft wood case with flame mahogany faux finish and painted wooden dial
CONDITION:
the case retains its original grain painted surface with a light overcoat. The molding above the base has a dent and a crack repair on the cove molding above the dial. The escutcheon is polished. This is a very nice example of a Riley Whiting in an original grain painted case.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$650
CIRCA: 1820
DIMENSIONS: 84in x 16.75in x 9.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Charles Monks, Prescot, Lancashire, England, tall clock, 8 day, time and strike, weight driven movement in a Gothic revival mahogany case with reverse painted glass inserts above hood door, Gothic shaped trunk door over a base with framed panel on straight bracket feet. The painted metal dial has moon phase, seconds bit and calendar.
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish. The glass panels are intact and without damage. The thin right return molding below case is detached but present. There are minor age cracks below hood. The dial is faded with some flaking to moon phase and the signature is only perceptible under black light. Hands appear original. Brass eagle finial an old replacement. This style of clock had fancy wood finials.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$650
CIRCA: 1820
DIMENSIONS: 95in x 20in x 11in
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DESCRIPTION:
Ri. Deeble, Cork, Ireland, tall clock, 8 day, time and strike, weight driven movement in an inlaid mahogany case with broken arch top, dentil molding, carved rosettes and rope twist columns flanking hood over inlaid trunk door and base. The brass dial has calendar, silvered chapter ring, cast corner spandrels and moon phase.
CONDITION:
the case has an older finish with a molding absent from top of center plinth and a molding loose on left side of base that needs to be reattached. The feet are absent. The dial has minor flaking in moon phase and some oxidation. Minute hand is replaced.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$1200
CIRCA: 1790
DIMENSIONS: 87in x 22.5in x 11.25in
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DESCRIPTION:
Silas Hoadley, Plymouth Conn., tall clock, 30 hour, time and strike, weight driven wooden works movement in an inlaid cherry case with fluted columns flanking hood and trunk doors and a painted wooden dial
CONDITION:
the case has an older refinish with several crack repairs to cove molded crest on simple round-top hood which may have originally had a more decorative top with frets and finials. The dial has nice raised gilt work and an eagle in the lunette, but has some loss near the eagle and a small chip in lower left corner.
ESTIMATE:
$350
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$425
CIRCA: 1815
DIMENSIONS: 81in x 21.25in x 11in
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DESCRIPTION:
Connecticut Tall Clock, 30 hour, time and strike, weight driven wooden works movement in a soft wood case with mahogany finish and painted wooden dial with calendar and seconds bit
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish and original pendulum bob. There are added riser blocks and shims to accommodate movement. The hands, weights and pendulum rod are replacements.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$375
CIRCA: 1810
DIMENSIONS: 84in x 18in x 11.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Hardy and Marsh, 51 New St, Birmingham, England, 8 day, time and bell strike, weight driven movement tall clock in mahogany case with rope turned full columns flanking hood and trunk door. The painted metal dial has moon phase, seconds bit and calendar.
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish with a dent in the upper right of the plinth and some age cracks in plinth. The paw and onion feet are replacements. The dial is in good condition and the moon phase has some flaking. The weights and pendulum are period.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$425
CIRCA: 1850
DIMENSIONS: 92in x 24.5in x 9.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
John Collins, Wattisfield, England, tall clock, 8 day, time and strike, weight driven movement in a mahogany case with crotch mahogany door on bracket feet with engraved square sheet brass dial
CONDITION:
the case has been over coated and the hood top is replaced and there are veneer repairs on trunk door. There is a piece of return molding absent below hood on left. The upper left corner of the dial has a minor chip. The minute hand is replaced. According to the note inside case the calendar wheel is dated 1797. Silvering the dial would greatly enhance its engraving and readability.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$100
CIRCA: 1797
DIMENSIONS: 80in x 18in x 9.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
English Tall Clock DIal and Case Only- inlaid mahogany case on straight bracket feet with unsigned brass dial now fitted with quartz movement
CONDITION:
sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$150
CIRCA: 1800
DIMENSIONS: 86in x 21in x 11in
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DESCRIPTION:
Tall Clocks- 2 (Two) English & Scottish: (1) Thomas Lister, Halifax, Yorkshire, 30 hour, time and strike, weight driven movement in an oak case with flat top and square brass dial with moon phase and calendar, c. 1780; (2) 8 day, time and strike weight driven movement in an oak case with broken arch top and three brass finials, painted metal dial and unique hands, hour hand signed Thonas Blackwood, Bridgend, Perth, Scotland, c. 1810.
CONDITION:
sold "as is ". Both are in good condition. The dimensions given are of (2), which has had its feet replaced.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$650
DIMENSIONS: 84in x 18.75in x 9;5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., regulator movement in an associated custom oak case with meter length pendulum and brass bob, painted metal dial and seconds bit
CONDITION:
the movement, pendulum, dial, pulley, hands and weight are all original Seth Thomas components in original condition, circa 1890. The oak case has been modified to receive this movement.
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$750
DIMENSIONS: 67in x 21in x 8.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Hanging Jeweler's Regulator, 8 day, time only, weight driven Swiss pinwheel movement with a gridiron lyre pendulum in a custom made Victorian inlaid mahogany case with white enamel dial and center sweep seconds
CONDITION:
the case retains an old finish with a chip to the top of upper left finial. The dial is in excellent condition. The alignment pin on the pendulum mount is absent.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$700
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 76in x 23in x 8in
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DESCRIPTION:
Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., trapezoidal movement for a Regulator No. 20, dial, pendulum and weight in a custom made mahogany case by Doug Mellors of Dubois, Penn.
CONDITION:
the custom case is in good condition. The dial has some light flaking. The pendulum is original and the weight is possibly replaced.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$600
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 56in x 18in x 9.25in
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DESCRIPTION:
Self Winding Clock Company, New York, "No. 10-A Self Winding Clock", spring driven movement with deadbeat escapement and battery wind mechanism in an oak case with 14 inch aluminum dial reading "Official Time / Western Union ".
CONDITION:
Case is in excellent condition, the finish having been nicely rubbed down. The aluminum dial is in very fine condition with strong lettering and the slightest of dents near the mounting screws. The case features additional Western Union signage. Original spade hands. The movement looks to be a Style "F" self-winding synchronized movement with Graham escapement and cut steel pinions, running at 120 beats per minute. Movement serial number is 57118. The mechanism has been neatly rewired to take modern D-cell batteries. Large brass-clad pendulum bob with wood pendulum rod. One of the better examples you will find.
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$650
PRICE SOLD:
$275
CIRCA: 1910
DIMENSIONS: 27.5in x 20.25in x 7.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
The Synchronome Co., Ltd., England, master clock, oak case, Roman numeral silvered dial, electromechanical movement providing impulse every thirty seconds from a falling gravity arm to pendulum and cylindrical bob, NRA #3439
CONDITION:
the case is refinished with replaced hinges. The door catches are absent and the door lock is present but not attached. The suspension spring is broken.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$550
CIRCA: 1925
DIMENSIONS: 50in x 10.5in x 5.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
International Time Recording Co., Endicott, NY sold by James & Co., Rochester N.Y., wall hanging punch clock, 8 day, time and day of the week, spring driven movement in an oak case with punch mechanism and painted metal dial with exposed center and day of the week aperture
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish. The top center rosette is absent. The iron cover to protect the punch mechanism has been replaced with a piece molded aluminum. This is a very unusual model, which we have
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$250
CIRCA: 1910
DIMENSIONS: 52in x 16.25in x 11in
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DESCRIPTION:
A small, European candlestand clock, ebonized baluster form base with floral decoration supporting a roman numeral white enamel dial with blued steel Breguet style hands, 30 hour timepiece movement with tic tac escapement, all mounted to a decorated turned wooden base with glass dome
CONDITION:
clock base with crazing, otherwise good, dial dirty, hands with minor oxide, movement oily, ticking, pendulum bob missing, dome base lackingfabric lining, dirty, dome good
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$200
CIRCA: 1860
DIMENSIONS: 8in x 4.75in x
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A.D. Mougin, Paris for Camerden & Forster of New York, mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven pendule de Paris movement in a Louis XV style case with tortoise shell veneer and rococo style brass ornament, white enamel dial with retailer's name, steel hands, two matching candelabra holding 3 candles each.
CONDITION:
Tortoise shell veneer is cracked in many places, with some losses on the candelabra. Enamel dial, hands, and convex beveled glass are very good. The gilding has worn from the cast pieces. There is some loss of black paint on the back of the case. The movement is signed.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$250
CIRCA: 1900
DIMENSIONS: 19in x 10in x 5.25in
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DESCRIPTION:
Advertising wall clock, 8 day time and simple calendar, spring driven movement in a cutomized case with advertising for "EAVENSONS NAPTHA-BORAX" with "NO ROSIN NO CHEMICALS" applied around bottom door
CONDITION:
the case has its original surfrace and the applied advertising advertising is in good condition. The papered dial has some touch up.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$350
CIRCA: 1910
DIMENSIONS: 26in x 18in x 4in
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DESCRIPTION:
Anglo- American, Vienna style, 8 day, time and strike spring brass movement wall clock with an American movement.
CONDITION:
Vienna style case in what looks to be walnut in nice condition in an old and possibly original finish. Original painted dial has some loss at the winding arbors, small loss at 11 and 9 o'clock and wear to the chapter ring. Original hands. Movement is stamped 9184. The bottom drop finial is replaced. The crest will need to be reglued into place.
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$400
CIRCA: 1900
DIMENSIONS: 45in x 14.75in x 6.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Ansonia Brass and Copper Co., Ansonia, Conn, shelf clock with a weight driven 8 day time and strike movement in a rosewood veneered case.
CONDITION:
The case has been refinished and has minor veneer loss along the base and top of the case. The dial has been repainted. The hands are the correct style but probably later. The top door glass is original. The bottom door glass is restored. The movement is signed. The label is in good condition. The right drop finial is missing its tip.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$225
CIRCA: 1870
DIMENSIONS: 33in x 19.75in x 5.5in
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Insult" figural mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movement with visible escapement, iron base on cast feet supporting the clock with white enamel dial and Louis XV style hands and a soldier figure with outstretched arm.
CONDITION:
The enamel base has been sprayed with flat black paint. The figure and clock case have been sprayed with gold spray paint. The figure is missing the tips of two fingers, the handle of the short sword, and one wing of the griffin on top of the helmet. The white enamel dial is very good, as are the hands. Hanging piece on the right side of the case will need to be reconnected. Correct pendulum, though the rating nut is not right. The movement is signed.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$375
CIRCA: 1894
DIMENSIONS: 23in x 21in x 8.5in
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Jumper No. 1" bobbing doll shelf clock with a spring driven one day timepiece movement in a nickel plated case.
CONDITION:
The nickel plated stand is in very good condition. The paper dial has darkened with age and has minor staining. The porcelain bobbing doll is replaced, but has age. The hands are original. The coiled spring is in good condition. The movement is signed.
ESTIMATE:
$350
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$300
CIRCA: 1886
DIMENSIONS: 15.5in x 5.5in x 5.5in
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "La Marne", 8 day, time and strike spring brass visible escapement movement porcelain mantel clock.
CONDITION:
Pretty lavender and painted flowers case in very nice condition with some minor wear to the applied gold. Original porcelain dial is perfect. Original hands. Movement is signed.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$250
CIRCA: 1901
DIMENSIONS: 12.25in x 13.75in x 5in
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Malta" mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movement in an oak case, c1901
CONDITION:
Case with original finish which has a rough texture in some places. The applied floral element on the crest does not match the turned ornament shown in the original Ansonia catalogs. Gold colored dial is excellent. Hands and beveled glass are in good condition. Signed movement and proper Ansonia pendulum
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$125
DIMENSIONS: 17in x 12.75in x 6in
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Marchioness" crystal regulator with a spring driven 8 day time and half hour strike (rack and snail) movement (visible escapement) in a polished brass case with rich gold ornaments.
CONDITION:
The case is in excellent condition and retains much of its gilt ornamentation. The porcelain dial has two minor hairline cracks, one at 4:30 and one at 10. The hands are original. The four beveled glass panels show no evidence of chipping. The movement is signed.
ESTIMATE:
$350
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$450
PRICE SOLD:
$550
CIRCA: 1904
DIMENSIONS: 15.75in x 8.5in x 7.25in
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Mercury" mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movement with visible Brocot escapement in a figural case featuring the Roman god Mercury, two-piece white enamel dial and blued steel hands.
CONDITION:
cast metal figure, clock drum, and applied ornaments have been repainted gold. Portions of the black iron base have scratched paint. Figure appears to be in good condition. Enameled dial is very good. Hands and pendulum are correct. The movement is signed. In the Roman pantheon, Mercury was the god of commerce, eloquence, messages, communication, travelers, boundaries, luck, and trickery.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$225
CIRCA: 1895
DIMENSIONS: 15in x 17in x 7in
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Mississippi", 8 day, time and strike spring brass movement wall clock.
CONDITION:
Walnut case in original finish. There is a repair to the top crest. There seems to have been a design change as this model is not like the example in the catalog. Original tablet and pendulum. Original paper dial has aged with some surface abrasion. Original hands. Nice label on the back.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$350
CIRCA: 1883
DIMENSIONS: 28in x x
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Monarch" mantel clock with a spring driven 8 time and half hour strike movement in a black walnut case.
CONDITION:
The case is in excellent condition with an original finish, retaining the faux graining on the key drawer and adjoining curved areas. The top finial appears replaced, but correctly done. The original paper dial is in excellent condition and nicely aged. The hands are original. The movement is signed. The door glass and stencilled design are original.
ESTIMATE:
$350
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$350
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 26.5in x 15.5in x 6.0
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Monarch", 8 day, time and strike, spring brass movement shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Refinished walnut case has minor damage at the base on the left side and a repair on the lower right corner of the door. Original paper dial has age darkened with some staining at the winding arbors. Original pendulum, hands and tablet with some minor wear spots. The center finial is incorrect for this model. Nearly intact label on the back.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$175
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 24.5in x 15.5in x 5.25in
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Reflector" wall hanging clock with a spring driven 8 day time and strike (cathedral gong) movement in a walnut case.
CONDITION:
The case is in very good condition with original finish. The two top finials have become detached and need to be fixed. The dial has been newly papered and the hands are new. The movement is signed. The door glass and stencilled design are original. The door knob has been replaced. The side mirrors have been replaced.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$350
CIRCA: 1883
DIMENSIONS: 34in x 14.25in x 4.5in
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Regulator A" wall clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movement in a walnut case with paper dial with subsidiary seconds and blued steel hands.
CONDITION:
The case retains its original finish with veneer in good condition. The dark toned paper dial is original and there is a good label inside on the backboard. The large, signed movement has a deadbeat escapement.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$125
CIRCA: 1906
DIMENSIONS: 32in x 17in x 5in
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Rosalind" 8 day, time and spring brass movement cast iron black mantel clock with visible escapement. A plaque on the case reads: "Presented by Mr. & Mrs. B. Uberwasser", Sept. 15th, 1906 ".
CONDITION:
Black enameled cast iron case has scattered wear and repairs on the case edges and some loss to the silvered ornaments. Original porcelain dial has a hairline at 10 o'clock. Original hands. Movement is signed.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$200
CIRCA: 1905
DIMENSIONS: 12in x 15.25in x 5.25in
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Symbol Extra", 8 day, time and strike spring brass movement crystal regulator shelf clock with black and gilt hard rubber dial.
CONDITION:
The brass case has residue of brass polish in the crevices. There are some small dings on the top. The front door beveled glass panel has a piece missing at the upper right corner, a crack in the left panel and small chips on the bottom edge of the right panel. The dial has some loss of the gilding around the numerals. Original hands and pendulum. Movement is signed.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$275
CIRCA: 1894
DIMENSIONS: 15.25in x 8.75in x 6.75in
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, for Metropolitan Manufacturing Co., "Eclipse" hanging gingerbread clock, 8 day, time and simple calendar, spring driven movement in an oak case.
CONDITION:
The case has a good original finish. The crest has the start of a horizontal split, but is still intact. A glue block is missing behind the crest. The front portion of the molding on the upper left is absent, but does not stand out. The original paper dial is worn on the left side. Pendulum stick is mismatched and probably a replacement. Blued steel spade hands are original. Good rear paper label by Metropolitan. Movement is signed by Ansonia. This model was sold by Ansonia as the "Rio ".
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$250
CIRCA: 1904
DIMENSIONS: 38.5in x 15in x 5in
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Austria, a late 18th century bracket clock, the molded base with cast, gilt feet, faux arch door with fabric backed frets at the upper corners, and caddy top, surrounded by four finials and with carrying handle, engraved brass dial with roman numeral, white enamel chapter ring, surrounded by cast spandrels, blued steel hands, patterned center with aperture for observation of mock pendulum, and boss in the arch with polychrome enamel scene with bird and basket of flowers, two train, two day movement with crown wheel escapement and rack striking, sounding the hours on a bell
CONDITION:
case refinished, gilding with losses, finials and handle replaced, front door with repairs, dial with hairlines, scratches, and restoration, hands replaced, runs briefly, striking and repeating functional, pendulum bob replaced
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$375
CIRCA: 1790
DIMENSIONS: 19.5in x 10.25in x 5.25in
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Austria, a late 18th century, repeating bracket clock with mock pendulum, ebonized hardwood case on compressed, silvered ball feet, plain rectangular door allowing a veiw of the decorative dial, molded top with brass finials and caddy top with brass handle, case sides with tombstone arch windows, and back also with rectangular, glazed door, silvered repousse dial with C scrolls, flowers, and bowknot with laurel festoon, the upper corners pierced, and with green paper backing, brass roman numeral chapter ring with arabic five minute markers, blued steel beetle and poker hands, 30- 60 hour brass movement with crown wheel escapement, rack striking, and repeating the last hour on demand
CONDITION:
case retains remnants of its ebonized surface, rear feet replaced, case with minor dings and scratches, caddy top with a more severe dent and minor loss, finials replaced, handle on backwards, dial with minor tarnish and losses to silvering, hands with minor loss to blue, movement with fingerprint stains, ticking, strike and repeat functional, gathering pallet not moving rack far enough for successive teeth to reach hook, and so strikes until the spring winds down, stopwork removed
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$400
DIMENSIONS: 15.5in x 8.75in x 4.5in
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Austria, bracket clock, 30 hour, time and Viennese grand sonnerie strike, three train spring driven movement with verge escapement in hardwood case on ebonized turned feet, molded base and cornice, stop-chamfered front corners, glazed sizes, and stepped top with carrying handle, partially silvered brass dial surround with applied arcaded silvered chapter ring showing Roman numerals, aperture with faux pendulum, and pierced gilt hands.
CONDITION:
Case would originally have been ebonized and is now naturual wood color with a smooth finish. Broken arch dial mask is cracked and repaired in several places. The pendulum has a soldered repair near where it connects to the pallet arbor. Dial is attractive but likely restored. Clock strikes the quarters first, then the hours.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$350
CIRCA: 1790
DIMENSIONS: 16in x 8.5in x 4.5in
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B. S. Farrington, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, 8 day, weight brass movement patent or banjo wall timepiece.
CONDITION:
Refinished mahogany and mahogany veneered case has had repairs on the bottom door. There is an age crack at the top door. Both tablets are replaced, but done on old glass. The case likely had black & gilt glasses originally as the wood pendulum rod is gilded. Based on the latches the case might have been made by one of the Attleboro makers. The dial appears original, but has repairs at the mounting pins, is age darkened and has surface stains. The signature appears original. The hands are unusual, but appear original.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$300
CIRCA: 1860
DIMENSIONS: 33in x 10in x 3.25in
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B.M. & C., France, gallery clock, 8 day, time only, spring driven movement with Brocot deadbeat escapement in a wood case with oak bezel, convex glass, back-painted glass dial with Roman numerals, and blued steel Breguet hands.
CONDITION:
The case bezel has been refinished. The backboard has two newer piece on either side that have been carefully glued to the older pieces. The square French movement is signed "B.M. & C." on the front plate. The serial number on the movement is the same as the on stamped in the pendulum ball. Brocot escapement located between the plates does escape. The backboard has three holes where the movement was once mounted. Steel door hinges seem a bit out of place. The large convex glass is in very good condition, remounted with small nails and cork at some point. The back-painted glass dial is very good.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$50
CIRCA: 1890
DIMENSIONS: 21in x 21in x 7in
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Birge & Fuller, Bristol, Conn., 8 day, time and strike, weight strap brass movement half column and cornice top shelf clock, c1845.
CONDITION:
Mahogany veneered case in an old finish has some loss on the front edge of the cornice and the bottom edge. Original painted dial is fairly nice for its age. The hands are replaced. The decalcomania tablet of the original Connecticut state house may be a replacement. Label has some loss inside.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$300
CIRCA: 1845
DIMENSIONS: 32in x 20.25in x 6.5in
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Birge and Ives, Bristol, Conn., 8 day, time and strike weight brass movement triple decker shelf clock with great tablet featuring Greek Revival mansion
CONDITION:
Refinished mahogany and mahogany veneered case in nice condition has some slight damage to one toe on the left foot. Small scattered loss on the right gilt column and a repair to the left wing on the carved eagle. Original bottom tablet has some minor restoration. Original painted dial is in nice condition. Original hands and mirror. Clean label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$650
CIRCA: 1832
DIMENSIONS: 36.5in x 17.75in x 6.25in
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Brewster & Ingraham, Bristol, Conn., 8 day, time and strike brass spring brass movement four column O.G. Gothic or onion top shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Rosewood veneered case in nice condition in an old finish has a couple of small veneer repairs on the base. All the finials are fine. Movement has original brass springs and hands. The dial looks to have been repainted in the past and now has some loss at the winding arbors and a couple spots on the edge. Original hands and tablet.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$650
CIRCA: 1845
DIMENSIONS: 20in x 11.75in x 4in
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Brewster & Ingrahams, Bristol, Conn., 8 day, time and strike spring brass movement round gothic or beehive shelf clock with rack and snail strike and case iron spring barrels.
CONDITION:
Mahogany veneered case in an old finish has a chip on the base, small loss at the top door hinge, small damaged spot on the top back edge and some shrinkage cracks at the top door. Replaced hands. Original painted dial now has a paper dial glued over it and poorly aligned. Original acid etched and cut glass tablet.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$175
CIRCA: 1845
DIMENSIONS: 19in x 10.5in x 4.25in
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C. & L.C. Ives, Bristol, Conn., 8 day, time and strike weight strap brass movement triple decker shelf clock with carved splat and center columns.
CONDITION:
Refinished mahogany veneered case in nice condition. A small piece of a carved leaf on the right side of the double cornucopia crest has broken off. Except for a couple small chips the original painted dial is in nice condition for its age. Original hands. Top door glass has a crack at the upper right corner. Tablet is replaced. Original ball feet. Clean label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$150
CIRCA: 1832
DIMENSIONS: 37in x 17in x 5.75in
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Chauncey Jerome, New Haven, Conn., scarce 30 hour time and strike spring brass fusee movement oversize sharp gothic or steeple clock.
CONDITION:
Mahogany and what they called "Zebra" wood but is probably Ash with an old finish and some repairs on base and upper left side. Original painted tablet. Dial plate is original, but repainted. Replaced hands. Gong base and hands are replacement. It appears there was a cross strip that supported the dial that is now missing. Gong and pendulum are missing. Many, perhaps most of this model was shipped to England and sold there.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$250
CIRCA: 1850
DIMENSIONS: 22.5in x 11in x 4.25in
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Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass., "11E Deck & Engine Room" clock, 8 day, time only, spring-driven with jeweled movement, center seconds in a brass case with 8.5 inch dial showing 12/24 numerals, signed by Chelsea and "U.S. GOVERNMENT", all mounted to a mahogany backing board.
CONDITION:
brass case is tarnished. Backer board is in good condition and may be a newer addition. Dial has no silvering and has some dark stains near the rate adjuster. Signed movement is stamped with serial number 345010. Movement ticks and stops.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$425
CIRCA: 1942
DIMENSIONS: 12in x 12in x 4.25in
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Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass., "11E Deck & Engine Room" timepiece, 8 day, time only, spring driven, jeweled movement with gold hands, center seconds, in a black phenolic case with 8.5 inch black dial with 12/24 numerals, dial reading "U.S. NAVY, SER. NO. 49902E ".
CONDITION:
black phenolic case is a bit spotted. Dial is in very good condition. Gold hands slightly tarnished. Vertical rate adjustment. Movement is signed and stamped with serial number 367055. Movement ticks when wound, but was not tested long term.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$275
CIRCA: 1943
DIMENSIONS: 10.25in x 10.25in x 2.75in
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Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass., "U.S. Army Message Center, Mark 1" deck timepiece, 8 day, time only, jeweled movement with lever escapement, center seconds with secondary hour hand, stem set at 9 o'clock position brass case with screw bezel and 4 inch black dial, all in a mahogany carrying case.
CONDITION:
wood case has some scratches. Screw holes on front may indicate a dedication plaque, now removed. Brass clock case is slightly tarnished. Signed black dial is in good condition. Hands have darkened with age. Movement ticks when wound. Box and movement stamped with serial number 572332.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$250
CIRCA: 1952
DIMENSIONS: 8in x 7.75in x 5.25in
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Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass., "U.S. Army Message Center, Mark 2" deck timepiece, 8 day, time only with center seconds and additional hour hand for another time zone, jeweled movement with lever escapement in a black phenolic case with 6 inch dial, all mounted in an oak carrying case.
CONDITION:
wood case has some scratches and finish loss. Oxidation on box hardware. Phenolic case has typical spotting. Clock hands have darkened. Dial and glass are in good condition. Movement ticks briskly when wound. Key is a replacement. Box and movement are stamped with serial number 613572.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$175
CIRCA: 1957
DIMENSIONS: 10.5in x 9.5in x 5.5in
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Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass., "Vanderbilt" yacht wheel clock, 8 day, time and ship's bells, spring-driven balance wheel movement in a case with bronze finish and hinged bezel, serial number 509775.
CONDITION:
dark patina on this heavy case has mottled lacquer. The brass yacht wheel handles are tarnished, but the silvered dial is very good. One of the handles is brightly polished and is probably a newer replacement. The jeweled movement ticks and strikes but was not tested long term.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$200
CIRCA: 1946
DIMENSIONS: 5.5in x 5.5in x 7in
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DESCRIPTION:
Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass., 8 day, time and house strike spring brass lever movement patent or banjo wall timepiece. Serial No. 179891.
CONDITION:
Mahogany case in original finish has some minor dings and scratches. Original tablets and hands. Original painted dial has aged with some scratches, wear around the numbers and inpainted areas that don't quite match the original paint color. Case is stamped "9 ".
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$375
CIRCA: 1927
DIMENSIONS: 31in x 8in x 4in
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DESCRIPTION:
Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass., deck clock, 8 day, time only, spring-driven jeweled balance wheel movement in a brass case with hinged bezel, 6 inch black dial with white Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, and Breguet style hands.
CONDITION:
The heavy brass case has a slightly foggy finish and very fine scratchs. Case is stamped with a serial number matching the one on the movement. The black dial looks very good. The presence of particles in the dial's black surface suggests that it is not a factory finish. Hands are original with very small cracks in the finish near the center arbor. The signed movement ticks. Movement serial number 59395
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$225
CIRCA: 1909
DIMENSIONS: 8.75in x 8.75in x 3.25in
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Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass., for J.E. Lonergan, Philadelphia, PA, engine room clock, 8 day, time only, spring driven jeweled balance wheel movment in a heavy brass case with hinged bezel, 6.5 inch silvered dial engraved with "Lonergan / Phila.", subsidiary seconds, and blued steel hands, movement serial number 83412.
CONDITION:
J.E. Londergan was a prominent manufacturer of brass items for steam and gas engines including pressure gauges, vacuum gauges, hydrolic gauges, revolution counters, and clocks. The heavy brass case has seen some serious use, with black build up around the bezel. The silvered dial has dark tarnish in many place but is still quite legible. The clock will need a new piece of glass cut and fit to the bezel. The hands have lost some of their black finish. The seconds bit is absent. The movement ticks.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$175
CIRCA: 1912
DIMENSIONS: 8.5in x 8.5in x 4in
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Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass., marine clock, 8 day, time and ship's bell, spring driven movement with jeweled escapement in a brass case with screw-on bezel, 4 inch silvered dial mounted to a mahogany stand. Lot also includes a Chelsea barometer with a 4 inch white dial on a dark mahogany stand.
CONDITION:
clock has a brass case with a bit of haze from the protective lacquer degrading. Silvered dial and hands are excellent Somewhat uneven finish on the wood base and a dark section on the front where a dedication plaque was removed. Barometer case is bright and excellent white signed dial is in very good condition. Movement serial number 857186. Not exactly a set, but a handsome pair.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$300
CIRCA: 1985
DIMENSIONS: 7in x 9.5in x 4in
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Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass., ship's clock, 8 day, time and ship's strike, jeweled movement with lever escapement in a brass case with 5.5 inch silvered dial and blued steel Breguet hands, all in a mahogany cradle.
CONDITION:
brass case has some darkening of the lacquer, especially around the bezel. Silvered dial is very good. Hands are original. Movement ticks and strikes, but was not tested long term. Signed movement is stamped with serial number 607727.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$250
CIRCA: 1956
DIMENSIONS: 9.5in x 14in x 4in
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DESCRIPTION:
Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass., timepiece and barometer set, 8 day, time only, spring driven, jeweled movement with a lever escapement, center seconds, in a black phenolic case with silvered dial, aneroid barometer in a matching phenolic case under Chelsea's "Boston" label, both mounted to a walnut base.
CONDITION:
phenolic cases in good condition. Clock movement ticks briskly. Dial and hands in good condition. Movement serial number is 827933. Wood base has a few dings on the edges.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$250
CIRCA: 1980
DIMENSIONS: 14in x 20in x 5.5in
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E. Terry & Sons, Plymouth, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike weight wood movement pillar & scroll shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Mahogany veneered case in an old finish has a couple repairs on the door. The feet are replaced. Original top has a broken scroll tip, a veneer repair on the left front and one side return is missing. Tablet is replaced, but proper style. Dial looks original, but is in poor condition with flaking and darkened varnish covering. Period hour hand, replaced minute hand. Finials are modern, but proper type. Pendulum bob is period, but not pillar & scroll type. Partial, but readable Terry label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$200
CIRCA: 1828
DIMENSIONS: 29in x 17.25in x 4.5in
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E.N. Welch Mfg. Co., "Eureka", 8 day, time, strike and alarm spring brass movement wall clock. This model appears in the catalog as "Unknown No. 15 "
CONDITION:
Refinished pressed oak case has a piece missing on the bottom bracket at the center board. The paper dial appears replaced. Original tablet has some wear. Original Welch pendulum and hands. Remains of a label on the back.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$125
CIRCA: 1898
DIMENSIONS: 28in x 14in x 4.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Eli Terry, Jr., Terrysville, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike weight wood movement carved column and eagle splat shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Mahogany and mahogany veneered case has a veneer repair at the door bottom front edge and the center cross strip. Period painted dial is a possible replacement. Original hands. The carved eagle has a repair at the right wing. Replaced tablet.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$250
CIRCA: 1832
DIMENSIONS: 31.5in x 17.75in x 5.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
England, a 19th century mahogany bracket clock with passing strike, the case on turned wooden feet, the base with quarter round, and bead and reel moldings below a carved festoon, the upper part of the case with two carved laurel fronds, turned, carved finials, and pagoda top with carved, partial C scrolls and bellflower, the sides with pierced brass, lancet arch frets, and stamped, ring handles with floral mounts, roman numeral white painted dial with blued steel Breguet style hands, 8 day fusee timepiece with shouldered plates, recoil escapement, and passing strike at the hour, brass pendulum with brass clad bob
CONDITION:
case refinished, lacquer with runs, feet replaced, handles, frets and bezel with minor tarnish, dial with crazing, minor scratches and losses, hands with minor oxide, movement clean, with minor marks and scratches, ticking, strike operational, pendulum with minor tarnish and spotting, pendulum locking screw missing
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$400
CIRCA: 1830
DIMENSIONS: 23.5in x 11.5in x 6.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
England, a mid 18th century, 30 hour posted frame clock with bracket, arched brass composite dial with matted center, roman numeral silvered chapter ring, single cut steel hand, iron movement with rectangular posts, seconds pendulum, and count wheel striking, brass clad weight, and 20th century bracket.
CONDITION:
dial with tarnish, chapter ring with loss to silver and tarnish, arch now with lion head where boss should be, hand lacking blue, movement frame painted black, and now with dowel feet, pendulum rod with minor bends and bob with tarnish, weight replaced, and with tarnish, ticks and strikes, bracket good
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$300
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England, a small, 18th century 30 hour hanging alarm timepiece, square brass dial plate decorated with hemispheres at the corners, silvered roman numeral chapter ring and alarm disc, single blued steel hand, iron square posted movement with recoil escapement and seconds pendulum, the back with loop and spikes for hanging, and lead weights
CONDITION:
dirty, bell stand broken, dial with minor bends and two short splits, chapter ring with minor spotting, doors missing, a few empty, rectangular holes, frame with pitting, and painted black, ticking, and alarm functional, pendulum bob with dents and splits
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$850
DIMENSIONS: 6.625in x 6.625in x 6in
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Forestville Manufacturing Co., (J. C. Brown), Bristol, Conn. 8 day, time and strike spring brass movement ripple front 4-column O.G. gothic or onion top shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Rosewood veneered case with ripple molding in nice condition in original finish. Original painted dial has age darkened a little. The two front finials have lost some of their tip. Original hands, pendulum, bone knob and tablet. Part of the label is missing.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$850
CIRCA: 1845
DIMENSIONS: 20in x 12in x 4in
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France, a small figural gilt bronze timepiece, the rectangular base with canted corners, toupie feet, with applied foliate ornament, and supporting a domed clock case with flanking figure of cupid, case top with torch and quiver, front with palmette ornamented bezel above an oval plaque before crossed torch and quiver, the plaque marked "N'oubliez Pas L'aomur", Roman numeral white enamel dial with gilt hands, and 30 hour verge fusee movement signed "Romilly Paris "
CONDITION:
gilding renewed, surface with spotting and staining, small spot of verdigris on right side, minute hand replaced, dial dirty and with filled loss, dial and movement replaced, movement mounting ring replaced, fully wound, not running, good staff
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$275
CIRCA: 19th c
DIMENSIONS: 7in x 5in x 2.875in
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France, figural mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven pendule de Paris movement in a cast metal case mounted on a white marble base with cast gilt feet and applied ornaments, the clock with white enamel dial, polychrome garlands, and Louis XV style hands, all adjacent to the figure of a seated woman reading a book.
CONDITION:
The white marble case is in very good condition. Some of the original gilding on ornaments and clock portion is intact. Much of the figure has been touched up with gold paint, but it looks good. Dial, convex beveled glass, and hands are all very good. Back of the case is stamped "Covington, New York" and has an applied medallion indicating that it was a product of France. The unsigned movement has rack strike that sounds on a bell.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$225
CIRCA: 1900
DIMENSIONS: 12.5in x 18in x 6.25in
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DESCRIPTION:
French portico clock reproduction, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven over sized French-style movement in a four-column case of variegated gray marble with applied cast gilt ornaments and pendulum, Breguet style hands.
CONDITION:
heavy polished marble case is in excellent condition. Chapter lines and numerals on were rather crudely painted. Unsigned movement with lantern pinions strikes on a bell. Castings are of decent quality. The gray and red marble is very pleasing to the eye.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$75
CIRCA: 1990
DIMENSIONS: 20.5in x 10in x 5in
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Gebrüder Junghans, Schramberg, Germany, elephant model swinging clock, 8 day, time only, spring driven movement with compound pendulum held aloft by a patinated elephant figure on a molded wood base, the clock case with gilt and patinated surfaces, two-tone Arabic numerals on a white enamel dial with the Junghans star trademark and signed "Junghans Germany" below 6:00, two-tone hands.
CONDITION:
Elephant with intact patination and showing a bit of brass at the tusks. The wood base has a few minor scratches and a thin, old finish. The clock case has minor discoloration to surface and gilding. The dial has four fine hairline cracks and very nice hands. The movement is signed and the mainspring contained within a barrel.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$550
CIRCA: 1920
DIMENSIONS: 11.25in x 10in x 5in
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Gebrüder Junghans, Schramberg, Germany, mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike with Westminster chime, spring driven movement in a tambour-form mahagony case with an arched silvered dial with Arabic numerals, subsidiary chime/silent selector and rate adjustment, all with with blued steel hands.
CONDITION:
The case has an original finish with some minor scratches near the feet and on the back. Silvered dial is good with a bit of a hazy coating, perhaps from polishing. Arched beveled glass is excellent. Blued steel hands are original. Movement is signed with the Junghans trademark as well as "6.14 ". Chime plays on four chime rods and strike sounds on a coiled cathedral gong.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$75
CIRCA: 1925
DIMENSIONS: 13.5in x 22.5in x 6.25in
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George Bruno, Torrington, Conn. reproduction of a 30 hour, time and strike weight wood movement outside escape pillar & scroll shelf clock.
CONDITION:
A very nicely made mahogany and mahogany veneered example of this unique clock originally made by Eli Terry. His movement differs in that he used cherry instead of oak for plates. George made 100 of these and this case is stamped "1 ".
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$425
CIRCA: 1980
DIMENSIONS: 28in x 17.5in x 4.5in
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George W. Brown & Co., Forestville, Conn., "Briggs Rotary", 30 hour, spring brass movement rotary pendulum novelty timepiece.
CONDITION:
Black painted base has slight damage spot on the outer edge. Paper dial looks to be original and has some surface abrasion caused by the hands. The hands are not the usual type found on these timepieces, but these look old. The nice glass dome may be later, but it fits the base perfectly. This early example was manufactured by toy manufacturer George W. Brown, but later examples of this clock was manufactured by E. N. Welch Mfg. Co.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$275
CIRCA: 1865
DIMENSIONS: 6.25in x 4.75in x 4.75in
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Harvard Clock Co., Boston, with movement signed by the Boston Clock Co., marine timepiece, 8 day, time only, spring-driven balance wheel movement in a brass case with hinged bezel. The movement is also stamped with the important Dec. 28, 1880 patent date and serial number 1947. It seems likely that the Boston Clock Co. may have been using up dials and cases from its predecessor the Harvard Clock Company.
CONDITION:
the hands are mismatched, so at least one is a replacement. Seconds bit is missing. Some glue residue around inside of glass. Hinge is a bit loose. Brass case is tarnished. Movement ticks.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$650
CIRCA: 1890
DIMENSIONS: 5.25in x 5.25in x 2in
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Horace Tift, North Attleboro, Mass., 8 day, weight brass movement patent or banjo timepiece.
CONDITION:
Refinished mahogany case has some veneer damage, a repair and small chip on the throat frame. Original painted dial has age darkened with scattered loss around the edges and a spot at 11 o'clock. Wood door bezel has cracked in a couple places. Original carved side arm has damage and repairs. Both tablets are replaced. These timepieces usually had black and gilt glasses. Pendulum hold down is replaced. Hands probably replaced.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$250
CIRCA: 1850
DIMENSIONS: 32.5in x 10in x 3.75in
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Ithaca Calendar Clock Co., Ithaca, NY "No. 10 Farmer's" calendar shelf clock with an spring driven 8 day time and strike movement (E. N. Welch) and a H. B. Horton's patented perpetual calendar mechansim is a walnut case.
CONDITION:
The case is in very good condition with original finish. There is some blistering of the finish on the right side of the door. The original paper dials have aged. The hands are original. The movement is signed. The door glasses are original. The calendar drum papers are original with age darkening.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$300
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 26in x 12.5in x 5.25in
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Jaeger- LeCoultre, Switzerland, "Atmos" clock, 15 jewel movement, gilt torsion pendulum, round white painted dial with applied gilt Arabic numerals and arrow markers, gilt hands all contained in a glazed rectangular case with removable front panel, serial #245342.
CONDITION:
Gilt brass case is in very nice condition with just a very small scratched area on the back of the base. Painted dial is perfect. There is a small tarnish spot inside on the right just below the pendulum. The front glass panel has a small chip on the bottom right corner. It has not been tested.
ESTIMATE:
$350
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$450
PRICE SOLD:
$450
CIRCA: 1968
DIMENSIONS: 9.25in x 8.25in x 6.5in
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Jaeger-LeCoultre, Switzerland, "Atmos" clock, 15 jewel movement, gilt torsion pendulum, square white painted dial with applied gilt Arabic numerals and arrow markers, gilt hands all contained in a glazed rectangular case with removable front panel, serial #467632
CONDITION:
Gilt brass case in very nice condition. Original painted dial is perfect. It has not been tested.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$450
CIRCA: 1977
DIMENSIONS: 9.25in x 8.25in x 6.5in
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