DESCRIPTION:
Clocks- 3 (Three) Boston and Vermont Clocks: (1) Boston Clock Co., Boston, "Sparta" carriage clock, 8 day, time only, spring-driven balance wheel movement in a gilt brass case with signed white enamel dial, serial number C4611; (2) Boston Clock Co., Boston, desk clock, 8 day, time only, spring-driven balance wheel movement in a mahogany case with white enamel dial, serial number 16322B; (3) Probably Vermont Clock Co., Fairhaven, VT, carriage clock, 8 day, time only, spring-driven balance wheel movement in a gilt brass case with white enamel dial.
CONDITION:
All three are in generally good condition All three wind, set, and tick, but will need mechanical attention. Dimensions provided are for the wood case clock. Vermont clock is not signed.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$375
CIRCA: 1900
DIMENSIONS: 5in x 4.5in x 2.5in
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Clocks- 3 (Three) Chelsea Deck: Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass., for U.S. Navy, "Mark I- Deck Clock", 8 day, time only, spring-driven balance wheel rear-wind movments, two in nickel plated cases and one in a brass case, 5.5 inch black dials with white hands and numerals, subsidiary seconds.
CONDITION:
One of the nickel plated clocks is very dirty and will not wind. The other two have clearly seen a lot of use. These both run, but were not tested long term. All three have heavy rear mounting plates and are dated 1941. Luminous paint on all of the hands and dials has darkened. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$550
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$750
PRICE SOLD:
$400
CIRCA: 1941
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Clocks- 3 (Three) Chelsea Naval Clocks: (1) Chelsea Clock Co., Boston for U.S. Navy "Mark I, Deck Clock", 8 day, time only, spring-driven balance wheel movement with rear wind and set in a black phenolic case with mounting plate, serial 51328, dated 1943; (2) Chelsea Clock Co., Boston for U.S. Navy "Mark I, Deck Clock", 8 day, time only, spring-driven balance wheel movement with rear wind and set in a heavy brass case, serial 12999, dated 1941; (3) Chelsea Clock Co., Boston for U.S. Maritime Commission "Model 12E Deck Clock", 8 day, time only, spring-driven balance wheel movement with center seconds in a black phenolic case, serial 409424, c1943
CONDITION:
(1) Black case and glass are worn, but sound. Numbers have a slight yellow tint. Clock ticks when wound. (2) Brass finished is tarnished. Numerals have some small paint chips. Luminous paint has become dark and speckled. Movement ticks. (3) Dial in very good condition. Black phenolic case has slightly wrinkled surface. Movement ticks. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$325
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Clocks- 3 (Three) Comtoise wall clocks: (1) France, Comtoise clock, 8 day, time and strike, weight driven movement with verge escapement, thread suspension with rear-hanging pendulum in an iron post and plate frame, 9 inch faïence dial with large Roman numerals, single brass hand, flat pierced brass fronton, two pivoted brass winding arbor shutters, mid 18th Century. (2) France, Comtoise wall clock, 8 day, time and strike with alarm, weight driven movement with verge escapement, thread suspension with rear-hanging pendulum in an iron post and plate frame, 8.5 inch enamel dial with flat center and convex chapter, large Roman numerals, and single brass hand, mid 18th Century. (3) France, Comtoise "lantern" clock, 8 day, time and strike, weight driven movement with verge escapement, thread suspension with rear-hanging pendulum outside the plate in an iron post and plate frame, 7.75 inch faïence dial with large Roman numerals in dark blue, single brass hand, resting on turned brass feet, topped by flat brass fronton flanked by two turned brass finials, two pivoted brass winding arbor covers, mid 18th Century.
CONDITION:
(1) Earthenware dial is broken into many pieces. Side doors are absent. Iron and steel movement parts have some light rust. Crown wheel arbor support has some turned details. Strike train relies on springs, rather than internal counterweights. Wood winding drums have splits. Four-blade iron fly. Linkage from crutch to pallet arbor will need to be reconnected. Clock does not come with weights or pendulum. Sold by Ivoire Saint-Etienne on June 2nd, 2012, lot number 21 (2) Flat brass fronton is missing. Newer cast bell. Hand has been restored. Suspension shroud measures 4.25 inches. Turned details on escape wheel arbor support. Four blade iron fly. Strike trains uses springs, rather than counterweights. Movement will need servicing. Sold by Ivoire Saint-Etienne on October 13th, 2012, lot number 46. (3) Iron parts with surface rust. Finely cut crown wheel. Upper wheels in trains with only three crossings. Escape wheel arbor support is crudely made and probably replaced. Short suspension hanger has no shroud, and probably never did. Linkage between crutch and pendulum is absent. The clock does not come with weights or pendulum. Door pins will need to be repaired. The bell is signed "Dubois Pere Aupuy ". Sold by Ivoire Saint-Etienne on October 13th, 2012, lot number 27. Dimensions are for the clock with blue numerals (3). Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$450
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$650
PRICE SOLD:
$1100
DIMENSIONS: 13.5in x 7.25in x 5in
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Clocks- 3 (Three) Early and Unusual Chelsea: (1) Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, marine timepiece, 8 Day, time only, spring-driven balance wheel movement in a brass case with screw-on bezel and silvered dial, extremely early serial number of 4241 stamped on the back of the case, c1900. (2) Chelsea Clock Co., Boston for The Gamewell Co., New York, timepiece, 8 day, time only, spring-driven balance wheel movement in a brass case with silvered dial, serial number 108688, c1917; (3) Chelsea Clock Co., Boston for The Hoffecker Co., Boston, timepiece, 8 day, time only, spring-driven balance wheel movement in a brass tub with white enamel dial.
CONDITION:
(1) Very early signed Chelsea movement with no serial number. Heavily tarnished silvered dial. Dark patina on brass case. Bluing has worn off of hands. Movement ticks. (2) Dark patina on bezel. Signed dial has lost some silvering by the number 8. Ticks and stops. (3) Many cracks and a few losses on the lower portion of the signed dial. Case and beveled glass in good condition. Movement ticks when wound. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$275
CIRCA: 1900
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Clocks- 3 (Three) European wall: (1) Regulatorfabrik Germania, Freiburg, Germany, Vienna style regulator, 8 day, time only, weight driven movement in a walnut burl veneer case with ebonized accents, c1875; (2) Germany, box clock, 8 day, time only, weight driven movement in an ash case with enameled chapter ring, c1925; (3) France, bakery clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven Morbier style movement in a wood case with mother of pearl inlay and alabaster dial with enamel cartouches, c1880.
CONDITION:
(1) Crest and finials are absent. Enamel dial has several hairline cracks. Case has an original finish with scrapes on several of the high spots. Door glass is loose. One of the side lights is missing. The movement is signed. (2) Case has a nice original finish. Wavy door glass. Some tarnish on brass bezel and pendulum ball. Pendulum rod has been refinished. Enamel dial is very good. Base has been reattached with modern screws. (3) Glass is absent. Dial has two cracks. Hands have oxidized. Older style posted frame movement. Dial lists retailer "Royer-Lecler / à Neufchateau ". Dimensions are for the bakery clock (3). Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$150
DIMENSIONS: 24.5in x 19.5in x 5.25in
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Clocks- 3 (Three) French: (1) Japy Frères & Cie, Paris, figural mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven pendule de Paris movement in a gilt cast metal case featuring a finely dressed young man, c1865; (2) France, mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven pendule de Paris movement in a gilt cast case with polychrome dial and panel surmounted by a boy holding a bird; (3) AD Mougin, Paris, mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movement with lever escapement in a gilt cast case with enamel dial, surmounted by a putto figure holding a torch, c1900.
CONDITION:
All three clocks are in good overall cosmetic condition, most with original finishes. Good dials and good hands. Dimensions are for the Mougin. Sold "as is "
ESTIMATE:
$450
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$650
PRICE SOLD:
$400
DIMENSIONS: 11in x 7.5in x 4.5in
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Clocks- 3 (Three) Radio Room: Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, "Radio Room" timepieces, 8 day, time only, spring-driven balance wheel movements with center seconds and secondary hour hand for Greenwich Mean Time, two in black phenolic cases and one in a brass case, all with hinged bezels, silvered 5.5 inch dials showing 12 and 24 hours, and red zones denoting periods of radio silence to monitor for distress calls.
CONDITION:
Clocks are in good condition. Black cases show typically mottled surface. Brass case has fine scratches. Silvered dials are in good condition. All three tick briskly. One phenolic case clock has small knurled knob, indicating that is is from the WW II era or before.
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$800
DIMENSIONS: 7.5in x 7.5in x 2.5in
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Clocks- 3 (Three) Seth Thomas Marine: (1) Seth Thomas, Thomaston, Conn., "Merrimac" ship's clock, 30 hour, time and ship's strike, spring-driven balance wheel movement in a brass case with hinged bezel on a wood stand, c1935; (2) Seth Thomas, Thomaston, Conn., "Ship's Bell", 30 hour, time and and ship's strike, spring-driven balance wheel movement in nickel plated case with outside bell, c1884; (3) Seth Thomas, Thomaston, Conn., "Clipper" marine clock, 8 day, time only, spring-driven balance wheel movement with yacht wheel bezel on a mahogany base, c1936.
CONDITION:
(1) Brass case finish is very tarnished. Silvered dial has small spots of dirt and tarnish. Ticks but does not strike. (2) Nickel finish has been mostly rubbed off. Silvered dial is tarnished. Partial rear label. Strikes, ticks, and stops. (3) Heavy brass case is spotted. Silvered dial is in very good condition. Wood base has been nicely refinished. Ticks briskly when wound. Dimensions given are for the Merrimac in its wood stand. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$200
DIMENSIONS: 9.25in x 13in x 4in
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Clocks- 4 (Four) :(1) Scarce C. Jerome & Co., Richmond, Virginia, 30 hour, time and strike weight wood movement half column & splat shelf clock. c1835 (2) Scarce C. Jerome, & Co., Richmond, Virginia, 30 hour, time and rack & snail striking weight brass movement double decker shelf clock with carved eagle splat. c1835 (3) Seth Thomas, Thomaston, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike weight brass movement OG shelf clock. c1875 (4) Chauncey Jerome, New Haven, Conn., 30 hour, time, strike and alarm weight brass movement OG shelf clock. c1845.
CONDITION:
(1) Refinished mahogany veneered case in nice condition. Original painted dial. hands and center tablet. Top splat is replaced. Clean label inside. No weights. (2) Refinished mahogany veneered case in nice condition has a small chip and minor repair on the base. Original painted dial in nice condition. Hands appear original. Feet are missing. Clean label inside. No weights or pendulum. (3) Refinished rosewood veneered case in nice condition has a couple small chips on the outer band. Original painted dial has scattered loss. Original tablet. Mismatched hands. Slightly dark label Inside. (4) Refinished mahogany veneered case in nice condition has a couple corner chips. Original acid etched & cut glass tablet. Signed movement. Missing dial. Stained label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$900
DIMENSIONS: 34in x 16.75in x 4.75in
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Clocks- 4 (Four) Chelsea Deck Clocks: Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, for U.S. Navy and U.S. Light House Service, deck clocks, 8 day, time only, spring-driven balance wheel movements in brass and nickel plated cases with screw-on bezels, 4.5 and 3.5 inch silvered dials.
CONDITION:
Rare older Chelsea clocks. Two were made for the U.S. Navy and two for the U.S. L. H. Service. One of the lighthouse models has had the silver rubbed off the dial, but the raised letters are still legible. Light house model has a movement serial number of 84913 and is missing its balance wheel. The larger and darker of the two U.S. Navy models is serial number 102999 and a missing hand. The smaller and nicer of the U.S. Navy models has a screw-in movement retaining ring, nice silver dial and movement serial number 34162. This clock ticks when wound. One of the Chelsea clocks has a movement by Boston Clock Co., its predecessor, with serial number 27815B All three are missing glass.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$2000
DIMENSIONS: 5.75in x 5.75in x 2.5in
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Clocks- 4 (Four) Cuckoo: (1) Scarce A. Frankfeld and Co., New York, shelf cuckoo, 8 day, time and strike with cuckoo bird, modified spring driven Waterbury movement in a fretwork case, c1870; (2) Gordian Hettich & Sohn, Furtwangen, Germany, shelf cuckoo, 8 day, time and strike with cuckoo in carved wood case, c1890; (3) Philipp Haas & Söhne, St. Georgen, Germany, cuckoo clock, 30 hour, time and strike with cuckoo, c1906; (4) American Cuckoo Clock Co, Philadelphia, cuckoo clock, 30 hour, time and strike with cuckoo in a carved wood case, c1910.
CONDITION:
(1) The brass Waterbury movement is stamped "A. Frankfeld and Co." and "Pat. April 24, 1866 ". Frankfield's patent converted the striking train to operate the bellows and bird and do not strike. No pendulum bob. Some broken and repaired fretwork. New bellows have been installed. (2) Movement loose in case. Bellows tops have come off. Cuckoo bird is a crude replacment. Old Bone hands are included. (3) Bellows are torn. Nice rear label. No crest, no pendulum. Decent cuckoo bird. (4) Good rear label. Note: all four clocks will need mechanical and cosmetic attention. Dimensions are for the Frankfeld (1). Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$450
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$650
PRICE SOLD:
$350
DIMENSIONS: 21.5in x 11in x 7.5in
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Clocks- 4 (Four) Japanned desk clocks, 8 day, time only, spring driven movements: (1) Elliott, London, desk clock with a square case with molded top and base; (2) Elliott, London, miniature bracket clock, black case with gold trim; (3) Samuel Marti for J.E. Caldwell, Philadelphia, miniature bracket clock with guilloché silvered dial. (4) Canham, London, miniature bracket clock with engraved silvered dial.
CONDITION:
Clocks are in good overall cosmetic condition. Dimensions are for the square Elliott. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$450
DIMENSIONS: 9.5in x 8.5in x 3in
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Clocks- 4 (Four) Seth Thomas Boat and Deck: Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., for U.S. Navy, three "Mark I- Deck Clocks" and one "Mark I- Boat Clock", 8 day, time only, spring-driven balance wheel movments in black phenolic cases with hinged bezels, three 6 inch and one 4 inch dial, all with subsidiary seconds, dating from 1941 to 1944.
CONDITION:
one of the the larger deck clocks is missing its glass and rear mounting plate. This clock does not tick when wound. The other three clocks are in generally good conditon given their age. All wind, tick, and set, but were not tested extensively. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$450
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$650
PRICE SOLD:
$375
DIMENSIONS: 7in x 7in x 4in
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Clocks- 4 (Four) Seth Thomas Marine Clocks: Two Seth Thomas Clock Co., "Ship's Bell" marine clocks and two "Monitor" marine clocks, all 30 hour, time and ship's strike, spring-driven balance wheel movements in brass or nickel plated cases with hinged or bayonet-fit bezels, silvered or paper dials, and exterior bells.
CONDITION:
One Ship's Bell is missing its glass, but has a good rear label. All cases are tarnished. Clocks were not tested. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$450
DIMENSIONS: 10in x 6.25in x 3.25in
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Clocks- 4 (Four) Seth Thomas Ship's Levers: Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Ship's Lever" deck or wardroom timepieces, 8 day, time only, spring-driven lever escapements with center seconds in black phenolic cases with hinged bezels, three with silvered dials and one with black phenolic dial. Clocks were commissioned for U.S. Maritime Commission, U.S. Coast Gaurd, and U.S. Navy.
CONDITION:
Black phenolic cases are lightly mottled. One silvered dial looks to have been nicely restored. The clock signed M. Low has a Seth Thomas movement. Three clocks tick when wound.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$425
DIMENSIONS: 7.5in x 7.5in x 2.25in
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Clocks- 5 (Five) Chelsea Course Clocks: Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, for U.S. Navy, "Zig Zag 14E" course clocks, 8 day, time and course signal, spring-driven balance wheel movements in black metal and phenolic cases with top-hinged bezels, silvered dials, hack switch, and center seconds. When connected and coordinated, these clocks sent a signal to the ship's steering servos to automatically add variation to the ship's course, thus reducing the chances of being hit by a torpedo.
CONDITION:
Clocks show wear commensurate with age and use. One with broken glass, and another missing its glass. Silvered dials range from fair to very good. All clocks tick, but none were tested long term.
ESTIMATE:
$650
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$850
PRICE SOLD:
$600
DIMENSIONS: 7.25in x 7.25in x 3.25in
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Clocks- 5 (Five) Seth Thomas Naval Course Clocks: Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., for U.S. Navy and U.S. Maritime Commission, two "Mark II, Mod. 0 Course Clocks", two "Zig Zag" course clocks, and one "Zig Zag Control" clock with wooden case and original cylindrical batteries.
CONDITION:
course clocks were used to coordinate variations in fleet movements meant to thwart easy targeting by enemy torpedoes. These clocks show wear commensurate with age and use. Conditions range from fair to very good. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$300
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Clocks- 6 (Six) Chelsea Ship's Bell: Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, marine clocks, 8 day, time and ship's strike, spring-driven balance wheel movements in brass or nickel plated cases, two with hinged bezels and four with screw-on bezels, one with a black dial and the rest with 5.5 inch silvered dials, one signed "U.S. Maritime Administration" and another "Sun Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co. ".
CONDITION:
Clocks are in generally good condition, though they all have issues such as tarnished or scratched cases. One clock case has a pair electrical terminals on top, probably to trigger an external bell. Clocks were not tested. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$1700
DIMENSIONS: 7.25in x 7.25in x 3.25in
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Clocks- 6 (Six) Seth Thomas Marine Clocks: Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., for U.S. Maritime Commission, five being 8 day, time only wardroom or engine room clocks with center seconds on 5.5 inch silvered dials in black phenolic cases with hinged bezels, the last being a time and ship's stirke clock in a black phenolic case with black dial.
CONDITION:
One clock is missing its glass. Black cases have the typical mottled surface. Clocks were not tested.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$425
DIMENSIONS: 7.5in x 7.5in x 2.75in
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Clocks- 7 (Seven) Deck or Engine: M. Low, New York, for U.S. Government, deck or engine room timepieces, 8 day, time only, spring-driven balance wheel movements in black phenolic cases with hinged bezels, 8.5 inch white dials showing 12 and 24 hours with center seconds. Two extra dials are included.
CONDITION:
generally good condition with a few in very nice condition. Some have loose glass and two have none. All clocks tick, but were not tested long term. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$475
DIMENSIONS: 10.5in x 10.5in x 2.75in
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Desk and travel clocks- 10 (Ten), 30 hour and 8 day, Swiss and American, makers including Waltham, New Haven, Majestic, Junghans, and others, most with folding, leather bound cases, one desk clock with molded celluloid case and white enamel dial advertising the Lady Racine watch, another with gunmetal case and easel back, and more
CONDITION:
8 running, cases good to poor, "as is "
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$25
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Desk and travel clocks- 10 (Ten), 30 hour and 8 day, Swiss and American, makers including Waltham, New Haven, Waterbury, Keinzle, Normis, and others, most with folding, leather bound cases, one desk clock with octagonal case, easel back, and pink mother of toilet seat center, an unusual Waterbury travel clock with wooden case, and more
CONDITION:
7 running, cases good to poor, "as is "
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$25
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Clocks- 20 (Twenty) Car Clocks: a variety of car clocks by makers including Waltham, Boston, Westclox, New Haven, Standard, Keyless, Jaeger, and others.
CONDITION:
Many complete clocks and several partial clocks along with some loose car clock parts. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$125
DESCRIPTION:
The Gem Cutlery Company, New York, "GEM Damaskeene Razor" animated advertising display, articulated pressboard figure of a father shaving with a baby on his knee, spring driven pendulum movement with simple escapement on a wood base.
CONDITION:
The pressboard is in good condition. The baby's forehead shows signs of a crease and the upper corners of the sign on the base have been slightly damaged. The printed colors are still nice. There are some small brown spots on the image around the edges. Nice rear paper label which specifies the terms under which the sign was to be granted to storekeepers. Unsigned spring driven movement has the appearance of many Connecticut-made clocks movements. The mechanism works well, causing the father to rock back and forth in his chair, while his arm moves up and down as if in the act of shaving his face. The Gem Cutlery Company started in 1898. Its first product, the Gem Safety Razor advertised on this sign, was a best seller and went on to be a product of The American Safety Razor Corporation.
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$2800
CIRCA: 1912
DIMENSIONS: 29.5in x 20.5in x 4in
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, for Bull Durham Tobacco, advertising clock, 30 hour, spring driven balance wheel movement in a wood case wrapped in cloth to resemble a bail of tobacco, black steel dial with advertising in gold print reading in part "Genuine Durham Tobacco / Durham, N.C.", gold colored spade hands.
CONDITION:
The cloth wrapping has darkened and has as small tear starting along the top front edge. Paper labels applied over the cloth are mostly intact except along the top edges of the box. The green paper label on the back is particularly nice. The dial is in very good condition. There is a small loss of paint and some rust around the lower left mounting screw. The signed Ansonia movement ticks when prompted. Bull Durham Smoking Tobacco was started sometime in the 1850s and lasted until the late 1980s. The brand is known for its innovative advertising efforts, this piece being a fine example. This clocks is in better condition than most of this type that we have seen.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$150
CIRCA: 1900
DIMENSIONS: 13in x 9in x 5.5in
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The Attracto Company, Philadelphia, Penn., jeweler's advertising display, spring driven pendulum mechanism in a wood case driving a carved nodding stork figure and rotating arrow pointing to circular display of birthstones, the plaque on the front reading "They Do Stay In / Birthstones Guaranteed" and "W.W.W. Rings ".
CONDITION:
The wood case is in good condition with very minor scratches to the edges and corners. The stork figure is missing a little yellow paint in its legs and some white paint on its wing. Four of the simulated gemstones on the front are absent. The unsigned spring driven movement with primitive escapement is dirty, but works quite well. When fully wound, the sign will operate for several hours.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$150
CIRCA: 1905
DIMENSIONS: 17in x 18in x 4.25in
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The Attracto Company, Philadelphia, Penn., jeweler's advertising display, spring driven pendulum movement in a wood case powering a velvet covered butterfly with moving wings, 12 finger ring holders on the wings corresponding to the birthstone for each month.
CONDITION:
The wood case is in good condition, with only minor bumps and scratches. There is a small metal tag with the company name on right side of the case. There is an inner paper label, but it is difficult to read. The black velvet backing on the front of the display is in very good shape. The pink velvet on butterfly's wings is a little faded from time in the sun, but looks quite good. Two of the twelve ring holders are broken. The unsigned spring driven movement with simple escapement is dirty but works very well. The clock-like dial below the butterfly has a single hand that advances with each flap of the butterfly's wings. Finger rings were placed in the holders mounted to the wings. When placed in a window, the moving sign and sunlight hitting the birthstones was sure to attract attention. The unit runs for several hours on a single winding.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$150
CIRCA: 1905
DIMENSIONS: 20in x 15in x 5in
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National Kei-Lac Co., Chicago, Illinois, "Kei-Lac Advertising Clock", time and slide projector, one spring driven balance wheel movement tells the time and another spring driven motor advances a circular panel holding 12 glass advertising slides, all within a carrying case with integrated light bulb and original documents.
CONDITION:
The unit received some mechanical restoration in the late 1980s as indicated by some of the included documents. This appears to include a new socket for the light bulb. The clock movement, advertising panel motor, and light bulb are all working. The light within the unit cast the images from a sequence of colored glass slides which feature advertising that was custom ordered from the company. Several of these order forms are included. The advertisements were projected onto a flat surface at night. Hands showing the actual time were superimposed onto the advertising images -- each of which has a clock dial around the outer edge. Advertisements in the unit feature Chicago-based businesses such as Marshall Field & Company, Victrola, Terrace Garden Restaurant, R.H. Baker Jeweler, Illinois Motor Co., Holsom Bread, Crosby Radio, and others. Unit comes with original contracts / order forms, photographs of the unit in action, colorful correspondences from 1924, and a few additional glass slides. This may be the ultimate advertising clock.
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$175
CIRCA: 1924
DIMENSIONS: 12in x 15in x 8in
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Bally Manufacturing Co., Chicago, Illinois, "Bosco" coin-operated dice trade stimulator, 110v motor powering an enclosed platform that rotates three dice with reversible payout poster featuring with beer one side and cigarettes on the other, all housed in a wood box with glass top.
CONDITION:
The black wood case is in good condition given that it spent a lot of time on the top of a bar. The key for the lock is absent, but is unlocked so the end of the box can be removed and coins can be retrieved. A small brass tag on the end of the box reads "A Bally Product ". The spinning platform has been refelted with modern adhesive-backed felt, the sides of which were pre-cut with circular shapes. These can sometimes catch and should be replaced. The original electric motor has been given a new wire and the original plug. Pulley belt inside is a modern piece of elastic cord. The poster is somewhat darkened and has some evidence of moisture stain. Overall it is fairly clean a readable. The three dice are old and probably original. The glass top has a crack in one corner and an old State of Virginia slot machine license dated 1941. To operate the machine, a nickel is dropped in the slot in the top. The coin completes the electrical circuit which starts the motor and the dice spinning. The wooden plunger on the front is then depressed fully. This pushes the coin out of the circuit and stops the motor. The resulting numbers on the dice determines the payout which are listed on the poster. Bally was an early innovator in the development of pinball machines, slot machines, and trade stimulators. The name lives on as a casino in Las Vegas.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$100
CIRCA: 1933
DIMENSIONS: 4.5in x 9in x 13in
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Boltz, Clymer, & Co., Philadelphia and San Francisco, countertop cigar trimmer, spring driven cutter in a cast iron case with raised lettering listing the name of the company and "Havana Cigars ".
CONDITION:
The cast iron case is in very good condition except for a repair to the lower left section of the top surface. The red paint on lettering was not applied with care and is probably a later addition. The spring driven movement is wound with an integrated key on the right side of the unit. The unit is activated by placing the end of a cigar in the opening and pressing down. The mechanism does seem to be operational. An interesting and rare item.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$150
CIRCA: 1900
DIMENSIONS: 6.25in x 5in x 3.5in
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Loheide Manufacturing Co., St. Louis, Missouri, "Wizard" 8 day, time and strike spring brass lever movement black mantel clock / trade stimulator.
CONDITION:
Enameled wood case in nice condition. Paper dial appears original, but has scattered light stains. Original hands. This clock was supplied by the Waterbury Clock Co. and looks to be variation of the "Java" model. A label on the back reads: "The Wizard Clock controlled by Vincent Bros., Rochester, N. Y." The clock has a coin slot at the top. When a nickel was deposited, it triggered the strike train of the clock which drives a token dispensing system. A modified countwheel will dispense one, two, and on rare occasion, three tokens in the tray mounted to the side of the clock. Tokens were then exchanged for small items at the retail location. Ten coins are included.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$325
CIRCA: 1906
DIMENSIONS: 10.75in x 12.5in x 6.5in
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S. Shaw, Lancashire, United Kingdom, "Mackenzie's Ink Polygraph", clockwork motor for the feed of paper tape and time interval marking, diaphragm receivers with and without leather straps, two ink pens, and other accessories, all in a fitted velvet-lined case with an ink polygraph recording on a paper roll dated 1918.
CONDITION:
The leather covered case is deteriorating on the top. The inside of velvet-lined box is in good condition. The machine is not entirely complete as it is missing the bracket to hold the paper roll, and perhaps also some other accessories. Set comes with four recording diaphragms or "tambours" as Mackenzie called them. Small dried samples of the original rubber tubing are included. The included paper roll is presumably an actual polygraph recording taken by the machine and dated 1918. The machine was invented by the famous heart surgeon Sir James Mackenzie (1853-1925). In use, one diaphragm is placed over a vein in the neck and another over the wrist. Movements of the blood in these locations cause the diaphragms to vibrate. The vibrations were carried via rubber tubing to the long recording pens which were set to just barely touch a paper roll that was advanced by the spring driven motor. The clockwork mechanism is still capable of performing its two functions: turning the paper feed roller and impulsing the time-marking pen on one the end of the unit. This early polygraph was one of the first that could display heart irregularities in a visual manner. They were also used as lie detectors. Dimensions are for the carrying case.
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$150
CIRCA: 1910
DIMENSIONS: 4in x 10.25in x 6in
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Progressive Mfg. Pana, Ill, "Wizard" 8 day, time and strike spring brass lever movement black mantel clock and trade stimulator. The "Dixon" model clock was supplied by the Waterbury Clock Co.. The clock has a coin slot at the top. When a nickel was deposited, it triggered the strike train of the clock which drives a token dispensing system. A modified countwheel will dispense one, two, and on rare occasion, three tokens in the tray mounted to the side of the clock. Tokens were then exchanged for small items at the retail location. Five coins are included.
CONDITION:
Black enameled case has some dings and scratches to the finish. Paper dial appears original with some surface abrasion. Original hands. Balance wheel movement will need service. Interesting label on the back that reads: "Patented May 9th, 1905, The Progressive Mfg. Co. Sole Manufacturer, Pana, Ill. ".
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$325
CIRCA: 1907
DIMENSIONS: 10.25in x 13in x 6.5in
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Espy Curtis & Co, Chicago, Illinois, "Curtis Egg Timer" cooking device, two spring driven timers with verge and foliot escapements, copper water vessel, two movement stands, and two egg cooking pans to accommodate six eggs total.
CONDITION:
The unit is in very original condition. The movements both show signs of life, but probably need some cleaning and oiling. Nice raised lettering on the movement cases showing instructions and the company name. The hooks at the top of the posts are pulled up to the specified number, which indicates minutes. The eggs were placed in the pans and then lowered to the full length of the attached chains into the tub of boiling water. This set the timers -- complete with egg-shaped regulating weights at the end of the foliot arms -- into motion. At the end of the specified time, the chains suddenly pull the pans from the water to stop the eggs from cooking any longer. These were reportedly used in hotel rooms in conjunction with a hot plate.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$150
CIRCA: 1915
DIMENSIONS: 20in x 12.5in x 7in
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Ephemera- 3 (Three) boxes of clock related art, ephemera, and collectibles including framed prints, teapots, and beer steins -- all featuring clock images. Lot includes a large collection of watch and clock related booklets, prints, periodicals, and papers. Also included in the lot is a Dino-Lite digital microscope still in its original packaging.
CONDITION:
Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$250
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Roasting Jacks- 3 (Three): France, floor standing roasting jacks or spit engines, spring driven motors each capable of turning two spits, housed in cast and sheet iron cases with brass handles on top, one with spit and auxiliary support, c19th Century.
CONDITION:
Units appear to be in good condition, though none were tested. Well-built with heavy brass gears and cut steel pinions. The largest jack comes with a spit, support stand, and winding crank. The largest has an enamel plaque that reads "H. Rivemale / Horologer / Camarès ". The smallest has cast letters on the top reading "FUF ". The third is unsigned. These roasting jacks were used within a fireplace in conjunction with a support stand. A governor fan runs in the base of each unit. Each jack has a bell that rings as the spit runs down and needs winding. Dimensions are for the largest. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$75
DIMENSIONS: 20.5in x 11in x 9in
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Clockwork Fans- 5 (Five): National Enameling & Stamping Company, Baltimore, Maryland, "Fly Fan" or "Shoo Fly Fans", five spring driven fan bases with three cloth and wire blade assemblies, c1910.
CONDITION:
Metal bases have oxidized surfaces. Four of the five base units will run when wound. The fifth unit may have a detached mainspring. The three fan blade assemblies will need to be conserved or restored, as the fabric is quite fragile. Linkages between the fan blades and bases appear to be missing, but a short section of metal rod of the correct diameter is all that is needed. One of the units has a decent paper label on the bottom. This model of fan does not require a key; they are wound by turning the wing nut at the top of the base unit. The National Enameling and Stamping Company (NESCO) was at one time the nation's largest tinware manufacturer. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$250
DIMENSIONS: 5in x 5in x 31.5in
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Mechanical Devices: 5 (Five) spring-driven devices: (1) Victor Talking Machine Company, Camden, New Jersey, portable suitcase Victrola, spring driven record player, c1925; (2) Hartford Time Switch Co., "Type B" electro-mechanical time switch, Seth Thomas marine movement in a locking cast iron case, c1915; (3) Burglar or fire alarm with Seth Thomas marine movement and electrical components in an oak case with glass door, c1910; (4) Paquet, France, "Maelzel" metronome, spring driven tempo device with audible escapement in a walnut case, c1930; (5) England, roasting jack, spring driven movement in a brass case, c1920;
CONDITION:
(1) The unit is in good condition and plays 78 RPM records well. Leatherette case is slightly worn at the corners. Carrying handle will need to be added. One record is included, but it is cracked. Additional needles are included. (2) Very good condition with nice exterior paint, clean brass movement, and complete paper instructions glued inside the door. (3) Probably incomplete. Seth Thomas movement appears to be whole. (4) Excellent condition and working. (5) Cosmetically in good condition, but not tested. Dimensions are for the closed Victrola. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$300
DIMENSIONS: 7.25in x 16.25in x 13.25in
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Mechanical Curiosities- 5 (Five): (1) Nagoya-Shoji, Japan, clockwork fly trap, spring driven movement with rotating drum and screened insect enclosure in a wood case, c1910; (2) Air-purifying device, spring driven movement powering a fan, enclosed in metal, c1895; (3) Paper tape or film winding device, spring driven movement in cast iron frame accepting tape approximately 0.5 inches wide, c1890; (4) J.H. Bunnell & Co., New York, film or paper tape winder, spring driven movement, accepting tape approximately 0.75 inches wide, c1910; (5) "Abe's Patent" automatic bell, spring driven movement with winding handle on the front and top-mounted bell, c1880.
CONDITION:
(1) The wood case is in very good condition. Screen enclosure is complete. Glass window to attract insects is complete. A remarkable piece. (2) The device is in good condition, but may need mechanical attention. It is likely missing a decorative element over the reservoir. The patent shows a metal flower form in that location. The device uses a spring-driven motor to pass air through a sponge that rests in a fluid disinfectant or fragrance. Patent info may be found in the August 1973 issue of the NAWCC Bulletin (page 1334). (3) and (4) Units were not tested and may require service. (5) The handle is rotated to a number on the dial and the bell will strike the assigned number of times. The movement is a bit sluggish and will require cleaning. Dimensions are for the fly trap (1). Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$250
DIMENSIONS: 6in x 9.5in x 9.5in
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Clockwork Domestic Devices- 6 (Six): (1) Christmas tree stand, spring driven music box and tree rotator, c1900; (2) Two mechanical lamps, spring driven motors power fans that enhance flame, one signed by Hitchcock, c1895; (4) Three spring driven roasting jacks, one signed by "John Linwood" and another "Salter's", c1860.
CONDITION:
(1) Silver or nickel plating is almost entirely gone. Music box plays vigorously when the small knob is pulled. (2) Brass lamp includes glass chimney. The Hitchcock never had a chimney, but it is missing a piece that goes over the flame. Both are oxidized. (3) All three with tarnished cases. These jacks were used to roast meat or poultry and were hung within a fireplace crane. The clockwork mechanism is wound with a key inserted in the side of the case.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$225
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Antiques- 10 (Ten) Bayonets: assortment of knife bayonets, most vintage, all with scabbards and a few with associated belt frogs. Countries of origin include Sweden, Switzerland, Denmark, and others.
CONDITION:
most are dirty and show significant signs of use, suggesting that they were military surplus. The reproduction 1943 WW II M1 carbine bayonet is in its original packaging. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$250
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Large lot of advertising, ephemera, and smalls, including three sterling silver teething rings, time books from Loar Jewelry Co. advertising Elgin, Hamilton, and Waltham watches, an Elgin Watch Co. medal from the 1874 Chicago Expo, a lithographed "Taka- Kola" tip tray, two turtle form paperweights advertising "Billups Richmond", can and bottle openers from Lonestar, Coca Cola, Ortlieb's Ale, Schmidt's Beer, and others, a gilt badge from the National Association of Letter Carriers, Branch 333, Binghamton N.Y., with image of key cases and a Bundy Time Recorder, a Bashful Trick Lock Cigar Cutter, a small, brass bound, bone box, a group of late 19th century trade cards, a postcard album, and more
CONDITION:
fair to very good, wear and minor losses, many items need cleaning
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$175
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Large lot of political, fraternal, and advertising pinbacks, including Goldwater, Wallace, Nixon, Roosevelt, Eisenhower, Johnson, and others, together with a group of B.P.O.E. related buttons, and two advertising Sterling bicycles, and six advertising the watches of Ball & Co, South Bend, Hamilton and Hampden, and five case openers from various watch case manufacturers, together with a gold mounted, burl wood tobacco box, two clock themed Christmas lights, an Elgin Durabalance paperweight, display items for a jewelers watch case, and more
CONDITION:
fair to very good
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$325
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Lot of fountain pens, ball point pens, and mechanical pencils, makers including Parker, Sheaffer, Venus, Wearever, Cross, and others, some fountain pens with gold nibs, many mechanical pencils with advertising, including an RCA with rotating cylinders for tube selection, Caterpillar Equipment, Shell Petroleum Products, Firestone, and more
CONDITION:
fair to good, working condition unknown
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$125
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Excavated Civil War relics, including 11 projectiles, a buckle, and a breastplate with eagle, together with 13 gilt eagle buttons, uniform trim, some with gold thread, five fossilized shark teeth, and more
CONDITION:
relics with dirt and oxidation, buttons very good, uniform trim good, one shark tooth with loss
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$400
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Cassens & Plath, Germany, micrometer sextant,160mm radius, metal frame with black finish, signed brass arc with graduations from -5 to125 and the C+P logo, micrometer drum vernier adjustment, multiple shades for horizon and index mirrors, 4x power sighting scope, lighting lamp, and black plastic handle, all in a mahogany box with certificate under the lid from the Deutsches Hydrographisches Institut dated 1968.
CONDITION:
The instrument shows wear commensurate with age including some loss of the black finish on the metal frame and index arm. Micrometer drum is a bit dirty. Battery compartment in the handle has some light corrosion. Outside of wooden box is worn and has some old tape residue on top. Accessories in the box include a brush and specialized wrench. Dimensions are for closed wooden case.
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$100
CIRCA: 1968
DIMENSIONS: 7in x 12in x 12in
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English, boxed sextant, 7.5 inch radius, metal ladder frame with dark finish, brass arc signed "L. Croix, Havre" with inset silvered scale reading 0 to 150 and also specifying "Importe d'Angleterre", thumbscrew vernier adjustemnt and index arm lock, index magnifier, multiple sun shades for index mirror, sighting scopes, mahogany handle, all in fitted mahogany box with accessories.
CONDITION:
Worn wooden case has many cracks in the lid. Case handle is absent. Black finish on large telescope is scratched. Silvered scale is tarnished. Horizon mirror and holder are missing. Most accessory slots in the case are full.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$150
DIMENSIONS: 5in x 11in x 10.25in
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Germany, "J-Feder 504" long delay demolition timer, green-painted aluminum case, spring driven balance wheel movement with hour and day duration in a latching finger jointed green-painted wood box complete with specialized wrench, plunger assembly, and original printed instructions in German.
CONDITION:
Some of the green paint has worn off the wood case on the corners. White painted letters on the box read "J-Feder 504" and "22762 ". A small piece of paper has someone's translation of the instructions into English. Following the written instructions, the unit does start. The balance wheel and the balance spring would appear to be good. There is one empty spot in the case, so it may not have all of its accessories. Large milled ring under the cap winds the mechanism. The small knob within the larger one sets the duration of the timer. Moving the red arrow to "Geht" starts the device. These units are reported to have run for up to 21 days. Dimensions are for the wood box.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$300
CIRCA: 1944
DIMENSIONS: 6.5in x 9.5in x 5.75in
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H. Hughes & Son Ltd., London, 7 inch sextant, pierced metal frame with black finish, signed brass arc with inset silvered scale, the graduations from -5 to 125, micrometer drum adjustment, index lamp, multiple shades for horizon and index mirrors, sighting scopes, and plastic handle with battery compartment, all in finger-jointed walnut box with a certificate from the National Physical Laboratory with a stamp from its director, C.G. Darwin dated 1947.
CONDITION:
The set seems mostly complete as there are few empty spots within the fited case. Mirrors and green glass shades are in good condition. C.G. Darwin was a physicist who served as the director of the National Physical Laboratory during World War II. He was the grandson of Charles Darwin.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$175
CIRCA: 1947
DIMENSIONS: 5.75in x 12in x 12in
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Hughes & Son Ltd., London, 6.5 inch sextant, pierced metal frame with gray finish, signed brass arc with inset silvered scale, the graduations from -5 to 130, micrometer drum adjustment, index lamp, multiple shades for horizon and index mirrors, sighting scopes, and plastic handle with battery compartment, all in finger-jointed mahogany box with a certificate from the Admiralty Compass Observatory dated 1955.
CONDITION:
Box has a large crack in the lid and inset plaque is missing. The Sextant is in very good condition with only one empty spot in the fitted case. Serial number 50167 with the broad arrow indicating it was the property of the British government. Dimensions are for closed wooden box.
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$75
CIRCA: 1950
DIMENSIONS: 6in x 11in x 11in
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L.J. Harri., Amsterdam, boxed sextant, 200mm radius, tulip form metal frame with dark finish, signed brass arc with inset silvered scale readinng -5 to 140, thumbscrew vernier adjustemnt and index arm lock, index magnifier, triple sun shades for index and horizon mirrors, sighting scopes, mahogany handle, all in felt-lined mahogany box with certificate under the lid dated 1913.
CONDITION:
The wooden case has a few cracks and some finish loss. Silvered scale has darkened. Some finish loss on the back of metal frame and feet. Green felt lining has deteriorated along some edges of the box. Good paper certificate inside from a Dutch meteorological institute.
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$75
CIRCA: 1910
DIMENSIONS: 5in x 10.75in x 9.5in
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Steam Specialty & Supply Co., Newark, NJ, steam engine indicator, nickel plated drum, spring, and recording stylus assembly in a fitted oak box with original paper record cards held in lid compartment, serial number 2100.
CONDITION:
Steam engine indicators were used to graphically record the relationship of pressure to piston displacement during an engine stroke. The recorded diagram could be used to make adjustments to improve engine performance. The Lippincott design is reported to have included many improvements to earlier types.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$150
CIRCA: 1900
DIMENSIONS: 7in x 14.5in x 12in
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Veb Freiberger Prazisionmechanik, Germany, drum sextant,170mm radius, metal frame with gray finish, graduated arc reading from -5 to125, index arm with Freiberger logo, micrometer drum vernier adjustment, multiple shades for horizon and index mirrors, 4x power sighting scope, metal handle, all in a wood box with instruction booklet and certificate under the lid dated 1977.
CONDITION:
Instrument is in excellent overall condition. Wood case has some scratches to the finish.
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$75
DIMENSIONS: 6.25in x 13in x 11in
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Instruments- 2 (Two) Two Large Boxed Compasses: (1) Henry Brown & Sons, London, "Sestrel Circum Dead-beat", 6.5 inch dampened compass with electrical plug in a finger-jointed mahogany case. (2) E.S. Ritchie & Sons, Pembroke, MA, "U.S. Navy Standard Compass", 7.5 inch wet card, electrical wires for light bulb in base, all gimbal-mounted in a finger jointed mahogany case.
CONDITION:
(1) Wood case is coming apart at one rear corner. Foam inserts in case are deteriorating. Bowl of compass has a lot of oxidation. Electrical cable end is corroded. (2) Large air bubble in compass. Dimensions are for Sestrel box.
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$200
CIRCA: 1942
DIMENSIONS: 9.25in x 13.5in x 13.5in
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Timers- 2 (Two): the first signed "S. Smith & Son, Ltd., London", "Chronoscope" artillery timer, 17 jewel gilt lever movement beating 100 times per second, white enamel dial with outer chapter indicating hundredths, with subsidiary two minute register, nickel open face case, the back with engraved broad arrow above "No. 252185", the other a "Semikrograph" split seconds artillery timer, 7 jewel nickel movement beating 50 times per second, white enamel dial with outer chapter indicating fiftieths, and subsidiary three minute register, the hands split by pushing the crown at 11:00, gun metal open face case, the back engraved "M.P.W. 2506", both early 20th century
CONDITION:
Both will run for short periods, Semikrograph with sluggish split, Smith case with scratches and wear, the other with scratches and scattered oxidation.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$200
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Azimuth Circles- 2 (Two) U.S. Navy Azimuth Circles: (1) "Pattern 6703 Gyro Azimuth Circle", gray painted brass ring with 10 inch outside diameter, dark glass reflector vane, reflecting prism with vertical hairline and knurled adjusting screw, two sun shades, felt-lined bakelite box with instructions fastened to base. (2) T. S. & J. D. Negus, New York, Nagus patened azimuth circle, 8 inch outside diameter, three-sided prisim with vertical hairline, bubble level, and bearing magnifier, red glass sun shade, all in a finger-jointed mahogany box, patented 1901.
CONDITION:
Boxes and instruments show wear commensurate with age and use.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$75
DIMENSIONS: 5.5in x 10.5in x 10.5in
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Sextants- 2 (Two) Henry Hughes & Son Ltd., London, boxed sextants: 3.5 inch, pierced metal frames, one index arm with the Air Ministry "AM" logo, arcs with inset silvered scales with graduations, micrometer drum, multiple shades for horizon and index mirrors, sighting scopes, and black plastic handles, all in felt-lined bakelite boxes with inner Husun paper labels dated 1944.
CONDITION:
Overall very good condion. One sextant is missing both index and horizon mirrors and its small vial of oil. Silvered scales have darkened. Bakelite cases have scuffs. Dimensions are for bakelite box.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$150
CIRCA: 1944
DIMENSIONS: 5.5in x 8in x 8in
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Sextants- 2 (Two) Hughes & Son Boxed Sextants: Hughes & Son Ltd., London, 6.5 inch radius sextants, pierced metal frames with black crinkle finish, signed brass arcs with inset silvered scales with graduations reading 0-130, micrometer drum, illuminated indices, multiple shades for horizon and index mirrors, sighting scopes, and black plastic handles, all in finger-jointed felt-lined mahogany boxes with paper certificates.
CONDITION:
both with clean certificates of serviceability from the Royal Canadian Naval Armament Depot dated 1962. Instruments appear to be mostly complete, but both sets have few empty accessory locations within the case. Very good overall condition. Dimensions are for wood carrying case. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$325
CIRCA: 1962
DIMENSIONS: 6in x 10.5in x 10.75in
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Instruments- 3 (Three) U.S. Navy Boat Binnacles: Beck-Lee Corporation, Chicago, and the Lionel Corporation, New York, "U.S. Navy Standard Boat Binnacle", black painted sheet copper, bail handles, beveled glasses, illumination via oil lamp mounted on side of case, each with a 4 inch compass.
CONDITION:
Binnacles have some small scratches to black paint. The Navy plaques have no serial numbers, suggesting these units were never put into service or the Navy never assigned them numbers. Instruments include lamps. One of the binnacles comes with a compass that needs to have knife edges installed on the gimbal in order to mount it in the case.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$450
PRICE SOLD:
$400
CIRCA: 1942
DIMENSIONS: 9.75in x 6.5in x 7in
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Instruments- 3 (Three) U.S. Navy Peloruses: Kelvin & Wilfred O. White Co., Boston, "U.S. Navy Standard Pelorus", 7.5 inch illuminated dials, sighting vanes with dark glass reflector, concentric locking knobs, two of the three instruments are gimbal-mounted in finger-jointed mahogany boxes with paper instruction cards and mounting brackets.
CONDITION:
One instrument has no case. Cases are missing brass hardware. One instrument is missing the metal dial cover. All three instruments have Navy identification plaques on lower half. Dimensions are for the wood box.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$150
CIRCA: 1942
DIMENSIONS: 11.5in x 12in x 11.5in
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Azimuth Circles- 3 (Three) Sperry and E.S. Ritchie: (1) Sperry Marine Systems, azimuth circle, 10.25 inch outside diameter in a fitted wood case, dated 1973. (2) E.S. Ritchie & Sons, Inc., Brookline, MA, for Sperry Gyroscope Company, azimuth circle, stamped "III", 10.25 inch outside diameter in a fitted wood case. (3) E.S. Ritchie & Sons, Inc., Pembroke, MA, azimuth circle, stamped "III", 10.25 inch outside diameter in a fitted wood case.
CONDITION:
Cases and instruments show light wear commensurate with age and use. Dimensions are for wooden case.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$125
DIMENSIONS: 4in x 11in x 11in
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Azimuth Circles- 3 (Three) U.S. Navy Azimuth and Bearing Circles: (1) Q-O-S Corp., New York, "U.S. Navy 6 Inch Azimuth Circle, Mark 4 Mod. 0", 8.25 inch outside diameter ring in fitted wood case, dated 1964. (2) The Lionel Corporation, New York, "Type 712A Azimuth Circle", 10.25 inch outside diameter in finger-jointed mahogany box, dated 1943. (3) Pathe Manufacturing Corp., New York, "U.S. Bearing Circle, Mark I Model 2", 10 inch outside diameter, in a finger-jointed mahogany case, dated 1943.
CONDITION:
Boxes and instruments show wear commensurate with age and use. Dimensions are for the Lionel case.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$125
DIMENSIONS: 4in x 11.5in x 11.5in
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Azimuth Circles- 3 (Three) U.S. Navy Azimuth Circles: National Electrical Machine Shops, Washington, DC, for Bureau of Ships, "U.S. Navy Azimuth Circle, Mark 3, Mod. 2", each with black metal ring with an outside diameter of 10.25 inches, beveled inner lip graduated counterclockwise in degrees, two reflecting prisms with associated bubble levels, concave mirror, dark glass reflector vane behind far sight vane with framed vertical hairline, near sight vane, two turned finger lugs, all in molded bakelite cases.
CONDITION:
Cases show signs of age and use. The instrumens appear to be in good condition.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$100
CIRCA: 1943
DIMENSIONS: 3.5in x 11in x 11in
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Sextants- 3 (Three) Russian Boxed Sextants: 6 inch radii, all marked "CHO-T" on the case, gray-painted frames with graduated arc reading 0-140, index arm with vernier scale, micrometer drums, and index magnifiers, sighting scopes, horizon and index mirrors with associated sun shades, black plastic handles, all in finger-jointed wood boxes with locations and hold-downs for instrument accessories.
CONDITION:
largely complete sets with two sighting scopes each. A few empty accessory locations in each case. Two are dated 1979 and 1982. Dimensions are for the closed wooden box. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$125
CIRCA: 1980
DIMENSIONS: 6.5in x 10.5in x 10.5in
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Nautical Instruments- 4 (Four) Telescopic Alidades: Ajax Engineering, Chicago, IL, and Kollmorgen Optical Corp., New York, for Bureau of Ships, "U.S. Navy Telescopic Alidade, Mark II, Mod. 3", each with telescopes, mounted on 10 inch diameter horizontal circular, the inner beveled edge graduated counterclockwise in degrees, turned finger lugs, high-angle prism attachment with associated bubble level, all in dovetailed wood boxes with brass hardware, dated 1941 and 1942.
CONDITION:
The telescopic alidade is for use on a compass, gyro-compass repeater, or pelorus stand to take bearings on distant objects when greater accuracy is required compared to a standard azimuth circle or bearing circle. The cases and instruments show wear commensurate with age and use. Parts may be missing. Dimensions are for wood case.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$150
CIRCA: 1941
DIMENSIONS: 6in x 15in x 14in
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Nautical Instruments- 4 (Four) Telescopic Alidades: Ajax Engineering, Chicago, IL, for Bureau of Ships, "U.S. Navy Telescopic Alidade, Mark II, Mod. 3", each with telescopes, mounted on 10 inch diameter horizontal circular, the inner beveled edge graduated counterclockwise in degrees, turned finger lugs, high-angle prism attachment with associated bubble level, all in dovetailed wood boxes with brass hardware.
CONDITION:
The telescopic alidade is for use on a compass, gyro-compass repeater, or pelorus stand to take bearings on distant objects when greater accuracy is required compared to a standard azimuth circle or bearing circle. The cases and instruments show wear commensurate with age and use. Parts may be missing. Dimensions are for wood case.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$75
CIRCA: 1941
DIMENSIONS: 6.5in x 15in x 14in
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Nautical Instruments- 4 (Four) U.S. Navy Telescopic Alidades: makers include Ajax Engineering, Chicago, the U.S. Navel Gun Factory, Washington, DC, Spencer Lens Co., Buffalo, New York, and Photogrammetric Instruments, Pasadena, CA. Models include a Mark I-4 (1939), a Mark II-3 (1941), a Mark II-1 (1941), and a Mark 4-0 (1944): All come in fitted wood boxes with brass hardware.
CONDITION:
The telescopic alidade is for use on a compass, gyro-compass repeater, or pelorus stand to take bearings on distant objects when greater accuracy is required compared to a standard azimuth circle or bearing circle. The cases and instruments show wear commensurate with age and use. Parts may be missing. Dimensions are for wood case.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$125
CIRCA: 1941
DIMENSIONS: 6.5in x 14.5in x 14in
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Compasses- 4 (Four) Illuminated Hand Bearing: (1) C. G. Conn., Ltd., Elkhart, IN, for U.S. Navy- Bureau of Ships, "Observer- Compass", gray painted brass compass in bowl, handle with battery compartment, hinged prism, and light bulb, all in a finger-jointed mahogany box, dated 1943. (2) C. G. Conn., Ltd., Elkhart, IN, for U.S. Navy- Bureau of Ships, "Observer- Compass", gray painted brass compass in bowl, handle with battery compartment, hinged prism, light bulb, and original printed instruction sheet, all in a finger-jointed mahogany box, dated 1943. (3) Weems & Plath, Annapolis, MD, illuminated hand bearing compass, brass and black plastic, hinged prism, battery compartment in handle, all in a finger-jointed mahogany box with viewing window and external switch. (4) Weems & Plath, Annapolis, MD, illuminated hand bearing compass, brass and black plastic, hinged prism, battery compartment in handle, all in a finger-jointed mahogany box with viewing window and external switch.
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$150
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Instruments- 4 (Four) Peloruses: Two unsigned and two by T.S. & J.D. Negus, New York, 6.5 inch silvered dials, sighting vanes, locking knobs, weighted bases, three of the instruments are gimbal-mounted in finger-jointed wood boxes.
CONDITION:
One of the instruments has no box. One of the boxes is coming apart and will need attention. Dimensions are for wood box.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$175
DIMENSIONS: 9.5in x 11.5in x 11.5in
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Instruments- 4 (Four) Surveying: (1) Buff & Buff Mfg. Co., Boston, boxed transit, dark green A-frame uprights, bubble level, 4 inch compass with silvered dial, mounted on four adjustable feet, in a fitted in a mahogaNew York case with paper labels. (2) F.E. Brandis, Sons & Co., Brooklyn, New York, boxed transit, serial number 2206, dark metal U-frame uprights, two bubble levels, silvered dial around the outside of circular platform, mounted on four adjustable feet in a wood case. (3) Buff & Buff Mfg Co., Boston, surveyor's transit, 12 inch telescope on black U-frame uprights, bubble level below the scope, silvered scale around perimeter of circular platform engraved with the maker's name, bubble levels, mounted on four adjustable feet. (4) David White Co., Milwaukee, WI, instrument stand, black crinkle finish with upper leveling platform, micrometer adjustments, mounted on three adjustable feet.
CONDITION:
(1) The instrument has no telescope. Wood case is worn and leather strap is gone. (2) The transit telescope is missing. The wood case is worn and leather strap is gone. (3) Black finish on telescope is scratch in many places. No case or tripod. (4) Incompete, but well made. Electrical wires have deteriorated. Some loss of black crinkle finish. Dimensions are for the Brandis case.
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$125
DIMENSIONS: 16.5in x 12.5in x 9.5in
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Instruments- 5 (Five) Barographs: three with green plasic cases and spring-driven motors by Jules Richard of France, one in a gray steel case with spring-driven motor by Friez of Baltimore, and one in a glazed wood case with dedication plaque and electrically driven motor by R. Fuess of Berlin.
CONDITION:
Dimensions are for the wood cased Fuess. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$100
DIMENSIONS: 9.5in x 9.5in x 6.75in
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Instruments- 6 (Six) Azimuth Instruments: 4 by National Electrical Machine Shops Inc, Washington, DC, for Bureau of Ships, "U.S. Navy Azimuth Instrument, No. 2" in fitted wooden boxes, all dated 1942; 2 by Negus, New York, with reflecting prisms and sun shades in finger-jointed wood boxes.
CONDITION:
Instruments and boxes show light wear commensurate with age and use. Dimensions are for Negus wood case.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$125
DIMENSIONS: 6.75in x 10.25in x 5.5in
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Instruments- 6 (six) Ship Logs: A Thomas Walker & Son, Birmingham, England, "Knotmaster, Model KDO" log in original wood box with two rotators (spinners) and one mounting shoe, next is a T.S. & J.D. Negus, New York, "Negus Patent Log", small log with one rotator, together with 4 (Four) log receivers by Thomas Walker & Son Ltd., "Trident Electric Ship Log" chart house receivers, three in original wood shipping boxes.
CONDITION:
(1) Knotmaster's mounting bracket has oxidized, as has one of the two spinners. (2) This small log is incomplete with only the log and spinner. (3) Chart house receivers only, no rotators or other accessories are present. Dimensions are for the Knotmaster wood box.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$250
DIMENSIONS: 6in x 10.25in x 7.5in
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Instruments- 7 (Seven) Optical: Four spyglasses, one in wood box and three for the U.S. Navy by Wollensak Optical Co., "Chas. Jones, Liverpool" and Kollmorgen Optical Corporation; three pair of binoculars by Binolux (30x70), Hensoldt Wetzlar (8x30), and Munkasorseg Tulajdona (8x30) .
CONDITION:
Binolux binoculars appear to be nearly new. The leather case for the Hensoldt Wetzlar binoculars is incomplete. The two older spyglasses are both missing their objective lenses and caps. Dimensions are for spyglass case. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$300
DIMENSIONS: 3.75in x 24in x 3.75in
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Instruments & Gauges- 11 (Eleven) assorted device for measuring including four small volt meters, two pocket ammeters, a steam pressure gauge, two German detonation timers, a balance scale, and circular rule/scale of unknown purpose.
CONDITION:
Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$100
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Instruments- 13 (Thirteen) Compass-related: Items include two brass binnacles (one with Ritchie compass), four brass binnacle oil lamps, two Negus clinometers, a compass magnifier, two wet card compasses, and two dry card compasses by makers including Ritchie and Kelvin & White.
CONDITION:
Dimensions are for the larger brass binnacle. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$275
DIMENSIONS: 15in x 18in x 15in
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24 (Twenty-four) Alidade Parts: lot includes 7 various models of U.S. Navy alidade circles with scopes and 17 high-angle alidade prism attachments. Most date to before or during the Second World War.
CONDITION:
For parts or repair, but there are probably enough parts to make one or more complete alidades.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$25
CIRCA: 1941
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Chronometers- 2 (Two): both Elgin 600, both with three tier boxes, movements incomplete
CONDITION:
boxes with minor dings and scratches, top of one with minor damage to finish, movements lacking escape wheel, detent, and balance complete
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$1500
DIMENSIONS: 7.5in x 7.625in x 7.625in
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DESCRIPTION:
Chronometer and deck watch boxes, all Hamilton, model 21 box dimensions listed
CONDITION:
with scratches, wear, and losses, model 21 box lacking top hinge, handles, and gimbal
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$400
DIMENSIONS: 7.5in x 7.5in x 7.625in
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Chronometer and deck watch boxes- 6 (Six): makers including Waltham, Hamilton, Longines and others, one box with bowl and gimbals, Hamilton 21 box dimensions listed
CONDITION:
scratches, wear and losses
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$550
DIMENSIONS: 7.5in x 7.5in x 7.625in
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Chronometer boxes- 3 (Three): two Hamilton and one Elgin, all mahogany with brass hardware
CONDITION:
all dirty, and with wear, dings and scratches, one Hamilton box lacking gimbals and gimbal lock, Elgin bezel lacking glass
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$850
CIRCA: 20th c
DIMENSIONS: 7.5in x 7.625in x 7.625in
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DESCRIPTION:
Chronometer Keys- 38 (Thirty eight), new old stock, to fit the Elgin 600 or the Hamilton 21
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$500
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DESCRIPTION:
Chronometer Keys- 39 (Thirty nine), new old stock, to fit the Elgin 600 or the Hamilton 21
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$450
PRICE SOLD:
$650
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DESCRIPTION:
Chronometer keys- 51 (Fifty one), most are used
CONDITION:
fair to good, with dirt and tarnish
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$550
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DESCRIPTION:
Lot of Elgin 600 chronometer parts, including six bowls with dials, one with partial movement, two gimbals, two dials, and three dial mounting plates, for parts
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$425
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Lot of three Elgin 600 chronometer movements, for parts or restoration, with bowls and gimbals
CONDITION:
all missing detent, balance complete, escape wheel complete, one missing fusee and barrel
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$850
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Lot of three Elgin 600 chronometer movements, for parts or restoration, with bowls and gimbals
CONDITION:
all missing detent, balance complete, escape wheel complete, one missing fusee and barrel
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$750
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DESCRIPTION:
Elgin 600 marine chronometer parts, all new old stock, approximately 180 maintaining power ratchets with springs, approximately 80 great wheels with maintaining power ratchets, 22 fusee arbors, 96 maintaining power pawls, approximately 200 mainspring setup clicks, and and 28 mainspring setup ratchets
CONDITION:
most very good, some parts with minor oxide
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$125
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DESCRIPTION:
Large lot of new old stock gimbal locks and pivots for the Elgin 600 chronometer
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$450
DIMENSIONS: 10in x 12in x 16in
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DESCRIPTION:
Lot of three Elgin 600 chronometer movements, for parts or restoration, with bowls and gimbals
CONDITION:
all missing detent, balance complete, escape wheel complete, one missing fusee and barrel
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$600
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DESCRIPTION:
Lot of three Elgin 600 chronometer movements, for parts or restoration, with bowls and gimbals
CONDITION:
all missing detent, balance complete, escape wheel complete, fusee chain, one missing fusee and barrel
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$550
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DESCRIPTION:
New old stock parts for the Elgin 600 chronometer, 52 unfinished, bimetallic balances, 1 1/4" diameter, 5/32" rim
CONDITION:
with minor oxide
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$300
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DESCRIPTION:
New old stock parts for the Elgin 600 marine chronometer, including hour, minute, and wind indicator hands, hour and minute hand bushings, endstones, train blocking levers, and unlocking rollers
CONDITION:
some hand bushings with oxidation
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$450
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DESCRIPTION:
Ninety one balance hole jewels for the Elgin 600 chronometer
CONDITION:
new old stock, could be reset and used for other chronometers, also suitable for escape wheels
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$250
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Twenty four fourth pinions and nine balance staffs, all new old stock, for the Elgin 600 marine chronometer, with storage box
CONDITION:
very good
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$175
DIMENSIONS: .875in x 7.125in x 4.125
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DESCRIPTION:
Twenty new old stock colleted and studded helical balance springs for the Elgin 600 marine chronometer
CONDITION:
very good
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$500
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American Waltham Watch Co, Waltham, Mass., an 8 day mounted deck watch, 35 size, 15 jewels, stem wind and set, adjusted, damascened, nickel plate movement, Roman numeral silvered dial with blued steel hands, contained in a gimballed brass bowl with knurled silver bezel, the side engraved "U.S. Navy N428, and three tier mahogany box, the front with brass Waltham nameplate.
CONDITION:
running, movement dirty, and with scattered, fine scratches, dial with fine scratches, hands good, bowl and gimbals with losses to lacquer and tarnish, box lacking finish
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$450
DIMENSIONS: 5.375in x 5in x 5in
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American Waltham Watch Co., a gimbal mounted deck watch with boxes, 17 jewel, model 1883 movement, serial #4771411, with arabic numeral metal dial and blued steel hands, in a brass bowl with gimbals, and mahogany 3 tier box, all contained in a padded, mahogany outer box
CONDITION:
movement good, running, dial with specks of dirt, hands replaced, plastic crystal with scratches, dial with gap at bezel, bowl and gimbal with tarnish and staining, inner box with minor marks and scratches, outer box with abrasions, marks, and scratches
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$400
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Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Penn., model 21 marine chronometer with bowl, 14 jewel, key wind and set, straight line damascened nickel plate movement with spring detent escapement and chronometer balance with helical balance spring, Arabic numeral silvered metal dial with wind indicator, black painted steel spade and poker hands, serial #2E6970, together with its padded aluminum shipping container
CONDITION:
running, dirty, plates with marks and scratches, engraving with significant losses to infill, dial and hands very good, bowl with minor scratches, shipping case good, with wear and tape residue
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$650
CIRCA: 1940
DIMENSIONS: 4.25in x 6in x
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