DESCRIPTION:
Clocks- 2 (Three) wall: (1) E. Ingraham, Bristol, Conn., "Crown Drop" hanging clock, 8 day, time and strike with alarm, spring driven movement in an oak case with thermometer and spirit level, c1895; (2) Waterbury Clock Co., "Alameda" miniature banjo clock, 30 hour, time only, spring driven balance wheel movement in a wood case with glass tablets, c1913; (3) New England Clock Co., Farmington, Conn., banjo clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movement in a hardwood case, c1975.
CONDITION:
(1) The case has been nicely refinished. The painted dial has darkened. The spirit level integrated into the base is not working. The thermometer in the crest does appears to be working. (2) The clock is in very good condition. German movement. (3) The tip of the finial has been broken. The winding key is missing a piece, making winding difficult. Dimensions are for the "Crown Drop" (1). Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$225
DIMENSIONS: 28in x 14.25in x 4in
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18 (Eighteen) Marine Clock Cases: black painted wood and brass, black phenolic, and nickel-plated brass marine clock cases by various makers in assorted sizes. A number of nickel plated wall mounting plates are also included.
CONDITION:
Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$450
PRICE SOLD:
$175
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Clocks- 2 (Two) Ansonia Clock Co., New York, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movements: (1) "Chicopee" with a white porcelain case, c1901; (2) "La Vendee" with visible escapement in a green Royal Bonn case, c1904.
CONDITION:
Both cases in good condition with no obvious chips. Paper dial on the "Chicopee" has darkened. Dimensions are for the "La Vendee ".
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$300
DIMENSIONS: 15in x 13in x 4.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Forbes & Tucker, Concord, New Hampshire, 30 hour, time and strike weight wood movement beveled sides shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Refinished mahogany veneered case has some loss at the door knob, couple small chips on the base and small loss at the top right. Original painted dial has some loss at the winding arbors and some scattered loss. Original hands, mirror and pendulum. Clean label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$75
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$150
PRICE SOLD:
$150
CIRCA: 1840
DIMENSIONS: 28.75in x 17.75in x 5.5in
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Clocks- 2 (Two) Chelsea: (1) Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, "Clinton" desk timepiece, 8 day, time only, spring-driven balance wheel movement, the case in the shape of a ship's wheel with copper and brass finish holding a 2.75in dial; (2) Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, "Milton" desk timepiece, 8 day, spring-driven balance wheel movement in a cast brass case with a 2.75in silvered dial.
CONDITION:
Both clocks have old finishes, though the copper on the Clinton is not described in the old Chelsea catalogs. Silvered dials and blued steel hands are fine. Both clocks wind, tick, and set, but were not tested long term. Dimensions are for the Clinton. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$175
DIMENSIONS: 5in x 4in x 4in
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DESCRIPTION:
Clocks- 2 (Two) Early Comtoise: (1) France, Comtoise clock, 8 day, time and strike, weight driven movement with verge escapement, thread suspension with rear-hanging pendulum in a iron post and plate frame, brass chapter ring with engraved Roman numerals, applied spandrels and pivoted winding arbor shutters, single brass hand, topped by flat pierced brass fronton, first half of the 18th Century. (2) France, Comtoise clock, 8 day, time and strike with alarm, weight driven movement with verge escapement, thread suspension with rear-hanging pendulum in a iron post and plate frame, brass chapter ring with engraved Roman numerals, applied spandrels and pivoted winding arbor shutters, single brass hand, first half of the 18th Century.
CONDITION:
(1) The dial appears to have some polishing residue around the edges. Winding arbor shutters have been on upside down for a long time. Right door will need a pin installed at the top. Large four bladed iron fan. Movement uprights with very small stepped feet. Movement is somewhat rusting and dirty. The height of the suspension shroud is 4 inches. (2) Bell is absent. Brass fronton is missing. Doors will need some mechanical attention. There is a small amount of ornamentation within the movement, including a turned escape wheel arbor support, a decorated nut, and a curved end to the strike trip piece. The brass plaque below the dial appears to stamped or engraved with initials. Four blade iron fly interferes with third wheel and will need to be adjusted. Upright movement supports have no flare or feet. Height of suspension shroud is 3.25 inches. Clock does not come with pendulum or weights. Dimensions are for the clock with its fronton (1). Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$650
DIMENSIONS: 13in x 8in x 5.25in
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Clocks- 2 (Two) English Dial Clocks: (1) Coventry / Astral, England, dial clock, 8 day, time only, spring driven fusee movement in a walnut case with painted metal dial featuring the seal of the "London Midland & Scottish Railway Company", c1925; (2) England, dial clock, 8 day, spring driven fusee movement in a wood case with oak bezel, painted metal dial, c1915.
CONDITION:
(1) The wood case has an original finish. The painted metal dial has small losses just outside the chapter ring and an area of in painting to the left of the center arbor. The clock is missing its bezel and glass, as well as the backboard and pendulum. The rear wind and set movement is signed and has an intact chain for the fusee. The London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) was a British railway company formed in 1923 under the Railways Act of 192. The company was one of the world's largest transport organizations, as well as one of the largest commercial enterprises and employer in the UK. (2) The finish on the wood case has been rubbed down. The dial has two extra holes in it that have been filled, so is a replacement. Fusee movement with heavy brass plates is unsigned, but retains a chain on the fusee. Hands are a bit too small, so probably not original (or do not fit with the replaced dial). Pendulum looks correct. Dimensions are for the L.M.S. clock (1). Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$450
PRICE SOLD:
$275
DIMENSIONS: 17.5in x 17.5in x 6in
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Clocks- 2 (Two) Morbier: France, morbier wall clocks, 8 day, time and strike, weight-driven, posted frame movements with verge escapements, one with a white enamel dial and the other with cartouche numerals, two folding pendulums, and one set of weights
CONDITION:
Dials have some minor damage and both movements will need attention. Only one has brass dial surround. Side and back pieces missing. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$200
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DESCRIPTION:
Clocks- 2 (Two) Wall: (1) E. Ingraham Clock Co., Bristol, Conn., "Meridian" hanging clock, 8 day, time and simple calendar, spring driven movement in a wood case with paper dial, c1900; (2) Japan, copy of Waterbury "Halifax" wall clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movement in a stained hardwood case, c1900. .
CONDITION:
(1) Clock case may have originally had grain painting. If so that has been replaced with a newer, glossy finish. Paper dial is darkened and worn. No labels on the inside or back. The movement is signed by Ingraham. Original hands. Replaced pendulum bob. Ingraham did not list this model for in their catalog, so it is was probably made for one of the firms that purchased "premium" clocks or for a mail order firm. The clock has many features of Ingraham's "Ionic" model, but with a simple calendar in the upper section, and some extra decorative trim on the sides. (2) Case has an original finish. Dial paint has flaked off in several places. Pendulum is a modern replacement. Movement reads "Made in Japan" on the bottom edge. A respectable copy of the Waterbury model. Dimensions are for the Meridian (1). Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$175
DIMENSIONS: 23.5in x 16in x 4.75in
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Clocks- 2 (Two): (1) Charles Kirke, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike weight wood movement pillar & scroll shelf clock. c1830. (2) M. & E. Blakesley, Plymouth, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike weight wood movement half column & splat shelf clock with carved paw feet. c1830
CONDITION:
(1) Mahogany & mahogany veneered case in an old and possibly original finish has a small chip on the door, replaced cross strip, replaced key escutcheon, repairs on the skirt, replaced top side returns. Feet are original, but have repairs. Original scrolls. Original painted dial has some wear to the chapter ring and numerals. Replaced tablet. Darkened label inside. (2) Mahogany and mahogany veneered case in original finish has remains of original stenciling on the columns and splat. Original tablet has loss in the center area. Original painted dial in nice condition for its age. Original hands. One toe on the right foot is missing. Key escutcheon is missing. Two side returns are missing. Darkened label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$475
DIMENSIONS: 29.5in x 17.25in x 4.75in
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DESCRIPTION:
Clocks- 2 (Two): (1) Eli Terry, Plymouth, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike weight wood movement pillar & scroll shelf clock. c1820 (2) (Possibly) Ephraim Downs, Bristol, 30 hour, time and strike weight wood movement pillar & scroll shelf clock. c1830.
CONDITION:
(1) Mahogany and mahogany veneered case has a small repair and a piece missing on the door. Key escutcheon has been replaced. The top and base were replaced a long time ago and either are properly shaped. Original tablet has serious loss. Original painted dial has scattered loss in the center area and couple smaller spots. Original pewter hands with the hour hand having a repair. Clean label inside. (2) There is only a partial label, but according to a note inside that states the clock was made by Downs. Mahogany and mahogany veneered case in an old finish has a repair to the top half round molding.The dial is period, but did not start life in this clock. The tablet is replaced. Original scrolls. Replaced feet and skirt. Modern finials. Original hands. The front plate of the movement is maple and is stamped "Warren Cole Wood Clock Repairing 22 Jan 1860 ". Mr. Cole may have replaced the oak front plate when he repaired the movement.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$425
DIMENSIONS: 29in x 17.25in x 4.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Clocks- 2 (Two): (1) French, Japy Freres, 8 day, time and strike spring brass movement figural clock. c1900 (2) French, 8 day, time and strike spring brass movement inlaid brass and burl walnut marquetry balloon style case. c1900
CONDITION:
(1) Cast spelter case has lost most of the gilt finish. The original red marble dial has several cracks. Mismatched hands. This clock originally had a matching marble base that is now missing. (2) Brass and burl walnut case in nice condition in original finish.has some age cracking of the veneer. Original porcelain dial is perfect. Mismatched hands with the minute hand most likely the replacement.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$250
DIMENSIONS: 22in x 7.25in x 6in
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DESCRIPTION:
Clocks- 2 (Two): (1) German, 8 day, time and strike spring brass movement wall clock. Movement is stamped "PSI ". c1910 (2) New Haven Clock Co., New Haven, Conn., "Vamoose", 8 day, spring brass movement wall timepiece. c1911
CONDITION:
(1) Mahogany case in an original finish in nice condition is missing its top. Polished brass dial has some of the numbers restored. Original hands and pendulum. (2) Refinished mahogany case in nice condition. Original paper dial has surface stains. Original hands. Pendulum rod may be replaced. Bottom drop finial is missing.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$175
DIMENSIONS: 42in x 15in x 6.25in
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Clocks- 2 (Two): (1) Lenzkirch AG, Lenzkirch, Germany, digital flip card clock, spring driven balance wheel movement in a glazed case with dolphin-form feet, surmounted by a child wresting a sea creature, c1900; (2) Projection clock, 30 hour, time and light projection, spring driven balance wheel movement in a brass case with battery compartment in the base and corded push-button switch, c1920.
CONDITION:
(1) Gilding has worn off of the figures on the top of the case. Four beveled glasses are very good. Flip cards appear to be excellent. Fully wound, but not running. Lenzkirch logo on the base of the clock along with the work "Chronos" in heavy script. (2) Generally good condition. Brass is tarnished and there are a few chips to the base unit. Unit has been fitted with a modern battery holder for "C" batteries, which suggests it has worked in recent years. Movement ticks and sets. Dimensions are for the Lenzkirch (1). Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$325
DIMENSIONS: 9in x 4in x 4in
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DESCRIPTION:
Clocks- 2 (Two): (1) Massachusetts Banjo clock in a mahogany case (no movement). c1820; (2) Atkins Clock Co., Bristol, Conn., "Round Top #1" shelf clock with a spring driven 8 day time, strike and alarm movement in a rosewood case. c1873.
CONDITION:
(1) The case is in good condition with an original painted dial and bezel. The lower door glass is a recent painting on very old glass. The throat glass may be original. The side rails are replaced. An old finial is included. (2) The refinished case is in good condition with some veneer loss along the base. The dial has been repainted. The hands are original. The alarm mechanism is missing. The upper door glass is original. The lower door glass with gilt design is original.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$100
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Clocks- 2 (Two): (1) Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Ship's Bell No. 6" marine clock, 8 day, time and ship's strike, 7-jewel spring driven balance wheel movement in a brass case with screw on bezel and 5.5 inch silvered dial, c1940; (2) Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass., "Special Auto" car clock, 8 day, time only, spring driven jeweled balance wheel movement in a brass case with 2.75 inch silvered dial, c1925.
CONDITION:
(1) Bezel has one large dent. Some oxidation on the case. Silvered dial has a bit of tarnish. Movement will need to be serviced. (2) Residue on the case around the screw-on bezel. Nicks to metal underneath the bezel. Small scratches on silvered dial around the winding arbor hole. Movement will need to be serviced. Dimensions are for the Seth Thomas (1). Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$225
DIMENSIONS: 7.75in x 7.75in x 3.5in
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Clocks- 2 (Two): (1) Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., Plymouth "Banjo No. 5" wall clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movement in a walnut case, c1929; (2) New Haven Clock Co., New Haven, Conn.," Whitney" wall clock, 8 day, time and strike with Westminster chime, in a walnut case, c1932.
CONDITION:
(1) Case has its finished completely removed and is ready for a new finish. Silvered dial is excellent. (2) Throat glass paint is peeling. Small paint losses on dial. Metallic gold surface of sidearms has worn off. Less common three train clock. Eagle finial appears too small, likely replaced. Will need a long pendulum rod. Dimensions are for the Seth Thomas (1) .
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$100
DIMENSIONS: 30in x 9.5in x 4in
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Clocks- 2 (Two): (1) Vincenti & Cie., Paris, mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven pendule de Paris movement in a black slate case with Egyptian-style columns, c1880; (2) France, round top mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven pendule de Paris movement in a walnut case with inlay, c1910.
CONDITION:
(1) Case in good condition. White enamel dial signed "McLennan / Glasgow / Paris ". (2) Crack in wood case along the top has been filed. Unsigned movement. Minute hand is a replacement. Dimensions are for the Vincenti (1)
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$150
DIMENSIONS: 11in x 13in x 6.25in
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Clocks- 2 (Two): (1) Wadworths & Turners, LItchfield, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike weight wood movement pillar & scroll shelf clock. c1830 (2) Bunnell & Scoville, Owego, Tioga County, New York, 30 hour, time and strike weight wood movement pillar & scroll shelf.
CONDITION:
(1) Mahogany and mahogany veneered case in an old finish. The scrolls and feet have been restored. The hands are not original. Original painted dial is in very nice condition. Movement is original to the case. Key escutcheon has been replaced with a wood insert. Original tablet has considerable inpainting. Modern finials. Slightly dark label inside.(2) The clock appears to have been made from old parts. The period dial has some wear to the chapter ring and the numerals. Period movement and hands. Modern tablet. Bunnell & Scoville were in business from 1834-36 which places them out of the time period of normal pillar & scroll clock production.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$400
DIMENSIONS: 29in x 17.25in x 4.75in
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Clocks- 2 (Two): (1) Waterbury Clock Co., Waterbury, Conn., "Granville" mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movement in a walnut case, c1886; (2) Wm. L. Gilbert, Winsted, Conn., "Altai" mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike with alarm, spring driven movement in a walnut case, c1885;
CONDITION:
(1) The case has an original finish with a few scratches. Signed painted metal dial has paint loss around the winding arbors and to the right of the center arbor. Door glass is a modern replacement. Nice fancy pendulum a type that was used by Waterbury. Hands are old, but not original. Fan-shaped piece is missing from the center of the crest. (2) Original, but uneven finish. Paper dial is stained and worn. Original door glass has a horizontal break Strikes on a cathedral gong. Movement with stopworks is signed. Original pendulum. Dimensions are for the Granville (1). Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$225
DIMENSIONS: 20.5in x 13in x 4.5in
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Clocks- 3 (Three) :(1) Jundes, Germany, pigeon timer clock, time and elapsed time recording on paper tape for 18 birds in a finger jointed oak case, c1930; (2) The Thompson Stamp Co., New York, time stamp clock, in cast iron case, c1925; (3) American Waltham Waltham Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., gaslight clock, 30 hour, time only, in a fitted velvet-lined case, c1890.
CONDITION:
(1) Time comes with some of the brass thimbles used to record the time of individual pigeons. Glass in one window has been replaced. These clocks were used to record the time that pigeons took to fly fixed distances. Wagers were placed on the results, so these clocks have security features to prevent tampering. (2) Some paint loss to metal case. (3) Two cracks and two edge chips to dial. Lettering on dial is very legible. Dimensions are for the pigeon timer (1) .
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$125
DIMENSIONS: 6in x 5.25in x 7.5in
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Clocks- 3 (Three) Fancy Modern Desk: (1) Mathew Norman, Switzerland, carriage clock, 8 day, time only, spring driven movement with visible balance wheel movement in a highly polished brass case with beveled glass sides and dome top; (2) Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, quartz clock with thermometer and hygrometer in polished brass case; (3) Linden, North Smithfield, RI, quartz table clock in a wood and metal case.
CONDITION:
High quality modern clocks in excellent condition. The Norman and Linden are in their original packaging. The Chelsea comes in a branded felt bag. The Norman ticks briskly when wound, showcasing the visible balance wheel escapement. The Chelsea will need a new, specialized battery. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$100
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Clocks- 3 (Three) French: lot includes three mantel clocks, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven pendule de Paris movements in cases of mahogany, black slate, and cast brass, all with white enamel dials.
CONDITION:
small round-top clock is missing its bezel glass and gong. Black slate clock has a 1 inch chip on the upper right corner and scratched glass. Right front leg of the metal case clock is bent backward somewhat. One of the movements is unsigned. The other two movements are by Marti and Mougin. Dimensions are for the metal case clock. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$175
DIMENSIONS: 19.5in x 10in x 4in
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Clocks- 3 (Three) Marine: (1) Seth Thomas, Thomaston, Conn., "Ship's Lever" wardroom timepiece, 8 day, time only, twin spring, balance wheel movement with subsidiary seconds in a black phenolic case with hinged bezel; (2) Seth Thomas, Thomaston, Conn., "Ship's Bell No. 6", 8 day. time and ship's bells, spring-driven balance wheel movement in a nickel plated case with silvered dial; (3) Roth Bros., New York, marine timepiece, 8 day, time only, spring-driven movement, possibly Waltham, in a heavy brass case with screw on bezel.
CONDITION:
Both Seth Thomas models run, but were not tested long term. Dial on (1) has strengthened numbers. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$200
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Clocks- 3 (Three): (1) Atkins Clock Co., Bristol, Conn., "Round Top" shelf clock, 8 day, time and strike movement in a rosewood veneered case, c1875; (2) Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Chicago", 8 day, time and strike with alarm in a rosewood veneered case, c1874; (3) E.N. Welch, "Round Gothic, V.P.", 8 day, time and strike with alarm in a mahogany veneered case, c1885.
CONDITION:
(1) Veneer lifting on back edge. Some paint loss on metal dial. Colored paint on door glass is faded. Case has been rubbed down. (2) Case partially refinished. Accents on front have been repainted rather poorly. Image on door glass is almost entirely gone. Some paint has flaked off around winding arbor holes. (3) Veneer losses to the front of case. Case rubbed down. Dial worn and touched up. Door will need to be remounted to upper hinge. Correct door glass and pendulum. Hands may be replacements. Dimensions are for the Welch (3) .
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$150
DIMENSIONS: 18.25in x 11.25in x 4.5in
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Clocks- 3 (Three): (1) E. N. Welch, "Gounod" mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike with alarm, spring driven movement in a black walnut case, c1889; (2) E. Ingraham, "Garnet" mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike with alarm, spring driven movement in an oak case, c1895; (3) Seth Thomas Clock Co., "Harvard" mantel clock variant, 8 day, time and strike with alarm, spring driven movement in a walnut case, c1893.
CONDITION:
(1) Case has been rubbed down and given a thin clear coat. Nice original glass. Paper dial is a replacement. Fairly complete rear paper labels. (2) Movement was remounted off-center. Paper dial dark, spotty, and worn. Original glass and hands. Partial rear label. (3) Case has been refinished and a crack in the crest glued. Replaced paper dial and door glass. Proper embossed pendulum. Spirit level integrated into base. Identical case to the Harvard with the addition of some molding and a 180 degree turn of the topmost applied ornament. We sold this same variant back in 2005. It, too, dated to 1893, but was manufactured in a different month of that year. Dimensions are for the Gounod (1). Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$225
DIMENSIONS: 24.25in x 16in x 5in
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Clocks- 3 (Three): (1) E.N. Welch, Forestville, Conn., "Column" shelf clock, 30 hour, time and strike, weight driven movement in a rosewood veneer case, c1872; (2) Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Cottage" clock, 30 hour, time and strike with alarm, spring driven movement in a rosewood veneer case, c1880; (3) E. Ingraham, Bristol, Conn., "Baltic, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movement in a grain painted wood case, c 1880.
CONDITION:
(1) Case has been partially refinished. Column gilding and faux finish are nicely restored. New metal dial, pendulum, and hands. Replaced lower tablet. Partial inner label. Weights are modern. (2) The case finish has been rubbed down and been given an application of clear coat. There are a few small scratches. The metal dial has a new paper dial over it. The lower tablet is in good shape. Hands are replacements. (3) The case has much of its original finish. The paper dial is darkened and stained. Good double-vial style pendulum and rear paper label. Dimensions are for the "Column" (1). Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$125
DIMENSIONS: 24.5in x 15.5in x 4.5in
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Clocks- 3 (Three): (1) New Haven Clock Co., New Haven, Conn., "Willard" banjo clock, 30 day, time and strike, spring driven movement in a mahogany case, c1911; (2) Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Modern" mirror clock, 8 day, time only, spring driven movement with lever escapement, c1923; (3) Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "10 Inch Drop Octagon", 8 day, time only, spring driven movement in a oak case, c1917.
CONDITION:
Clocks have old finishes. Lower tablet image in the Willard is a replacement and throat paint is starting to lift. Eagle finial has been repaired. Seth Thomas dial paint is flaking. Dimensions are for the "Willard" (1). Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$125
DIMENSIONS: 44in x 12in x 5in
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Clocks- 3 (Three): (1) Waterbury Clock Co., "Kingsland" clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movement in an oak case, c1906; (2) George B. Owen, Winsted, Conn., mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movement in a walnut case, c1885; (3) Seth Thomas Clock Co., "New York" collage series clock, 8 day, time and strike with alarm in an oak case, c1909. Lot also includes two mantel clock backboards with paper labels and mounted movements, one 8 day and on 20 hour, by E.N. Welch and Welch Spring & Co.
CONDITION:
(1) Tip of crest is broken off so a bit flat. Case rubbed down. Paper dial worn. (2) Replaced paper dial. Case with good original finish. (3) Top section of crest is absent. Alarm setting ring is missing. Dial has turned very dark. Dimensions are for the Kingsland (1) .
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$250
DIMENSIONS: 22in x 14.5in x 4.5in
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Sextants- 2 (Two) Parisian Made Sextants: A. Hurlimann, Paris for T.S. & J.D. Negus, New York, 5.5 inch radius, blackened brass frames, signed brass arcs with inset silvered scales with graduations from 0 to 170, vernier adjustment by milled edge tangent screws, index magnifiers, one with multiple shades for horizon and index mirrors, sighting scopes, and wood handles, all in dovetailed mahogany boxes with old paper labels or repair tags.
CONDITION:
black finish on brass frames has worn off on some of the edges. Scopes and eyepieces are incomplete. Silvered scales have darkened considerably. One of the wood boxes has detached hinges and a lot of packaging tape residue. One of the sextants appears never to have had sun shades. Dimensions are for wooden box. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$250
CIRCA: 1900
DIMENSIONS: 4.5in x 9.25in x 8.5in
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Clocks- 4 (Four) Plug-in Electric Advertising: (1) 7-Up wall clock with back-painted glass dial and wood frame, internal light with logo and the words "You Like It...It Likes You! "; (2) Genesee Beer & Ale wall clock with sweep seconds and internal illumination; (3) Frostie Root Beer clock with sweep seconds, dial with Frostie logo and tagline reading "The Smooth One! "; (4) Hires Draft Style Root Beer clock with internal illumination.
CONDITION:
(1) Glass dial is cracked and there is some paint loss. Setting knob is absent (2) Light scratches to clear plastic front. Right side of plastic bezel has a small loss. (3) Nice graphics are slightly faded. Front plastic cover is lightly scratched. Back of case is held together with large binder clip. (4) Plastic dial is cracked, but not very noticeable. All three internal lights and all four clocks worked during our brief test. Dimensions are for the Hires clock (3). Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$450
PRICE SOLD:
$125
DIMENSIONS: 15in x 15in x 4in
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Clocks- 4 (Four): (1) Waterbury Clock Co., Waterbury, Conn., mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movement in a cast metal case featuring a putto holding the clock aloft, cream porcelain dial, 1915; (2) Austria, mantel clock, 2 day, time and strike, spring driven movement in a silver plate-over-copper case with white enamel dial, c1840; (3) Waterbury Clock Co., Waterbury, Conn., novelty clock, 30 hour, time only movement with thread suspension in a cast metal case with painted ceramic panel and topped by putto figure, c1905; (4) Germany, novelty clock, 30 hour, time only, spring driven movement in a porcelain case with putti figures, c1920.
CONDITION:
Dimensions are for silver plated Austrian clock. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$150
DIMENSIONS: 13in x 6.5in x 4.5in
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Clocks- 4 (Four): (1) Wm. L. Gilbert, "Palisade" mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movement in a black enameled case, c1904; (2) Unmarked, but Sessions black mantle clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movement in a black wood case, c1920; (3) Sessions Clock Co., "Baldwin" mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movement in black enameled case, c1923 (4) Seth Thomas Clock Co., mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movement in an Adamantine case, c1910.
CONDITION:
clocks in generally good condition. Most are dusty and probably need mechanical attention. Dimensions are for the "Baldwin ".
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$100
DIMENSIONS: 11in x 19in x 6in
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Clocks- 4 (Four): (1) Wm. L. Gilbert, Winsted, Conn., "Capitol No. 44" mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike with alarm in an oak case, c1904; (2) New Haven Clock Co., "Nancy" mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike with alarm in a walnut case, c1895; (3) Wm. L. Gilbert, Winsted, Conn., "The Joyce" mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike with alarm in an oak case, c1900; (4) New Haven Clock Co., "No. 508" mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike in a walnut case, c1890;
CONDITION:
Old finishes, dials dirty and/or missing paint, most with original glasses, three with rear paper labels. Dimensions are for the "Capitol" (1). Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$150
DIMENSIONS: 23in x 14.25in x 4.75in
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Clocks- 5 (Five) English, German, and Russian Marine Clocks: (1) Smiths Astral radio room ship's clock in a brass case; (2) Junghans ship's clock in a white metal case; (3) Salem time and ship's bells with German movement in a brass case; (4) Kienzle sealed clock, probably for maritime use; (5) Russian submarine clock with mounting board.
CONDITION:
Sold) "as) is ".
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$125
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Clocks- 5 (Five) Illuminated Clocks: unusual spring-driven clocks illuminated by small flashlight bulbs. Models include Darche Mfg. Co., Chicago, IL, "Flashlight" and "Searchlight" alarm novelty clocks, Jansen "Nitelite" as well as models by Waterbury and New Haven.
CONDITION:
Clocks have worn finishes and will need mechanical attention. All four have lightbulbs, but were not tested. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$100
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DESCRIPTION:
Clocks- 5 (Five) mantel, time and strike with alarm, spring driven movements: (1) Wm. L. Gilbert Clock Co., "Capitol No. 43" mantel, 8 day movement in an oak case, c1904; (2) E. Ingraham, "Cuyuga", 8 day movement in an oak case, c1915; (3) Seth Thomas Clock Co., "Yale", 8 day movement in an oak case, c1909; (4) Waterbury Clock Co., "Suffolk", 8 day movement in a walnut case, 1891; (5) Seth Thomas Clock Co., unknown model, 30 hour in a rosewood veneer case, c1890.
CONDITION:
Some clocks with missing and/or damaged pieces. Some with interiors painted white. All but one dial is replaced. Dimensions are for the Capitol No. 43 (1). Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$125
DIMENSIONS: 23in x 15in x 5in
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Clocks- 6 (Six) European wall: (1) Carl Mazek, Hannover, Germany; R/A wall clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movement; (2) Gustav Becker, Freiberg, Germany, Vienna regulator, 8 day, time and strike, weight driven movement, c1920; (3) Germany, wag on the wall, 30 hour, weight driven wood plate movement with a wood dial and octagonal bezel; (4) Germany, wag on the wall, 30 hour, weight driven movement with an embossed brass dial surround; (5) Germany, wag on the wall movement, 30 hour, weight driven with wood plates; (6) Buamann LTD, Switzerland, wooden works novelty wall clock, weight driven movement with interesting pin wheel escapement.
CONDITION:
(1) Missing its crest. Finials are replacements. Some scratches to case finish. (2) Finials are absent. One side light missing. Case has been glued. Silvered dial tarnished. Bezel with small dents. Comes with two crude brass-clad weights (not shown in photo). (3) Dial veneer and inlay is lifting. Comes with two brass-clad weights. Pendulum is absent. Side doors are plywood replacements. (4) Glass is cracked. Pendulum is missing. Comes with two cast iron weights. (5) Movement only. No weights, pendulum, or dial. For parts. (6) No weights or pendulum. For parts. Dimensions are for the R/A clock.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$200
DIMENSIONS: 28in x 13in x 6.25in
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Clocks- 6 (Six): (1) Brewster & Ingrahams, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1850; (2) William S. Johnson, New York, 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1850. (3) Chauncey Jerome, New Haven, Conn., 8 day, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1860 (4) Chauncey Boardman, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight wood movement bevel case shelf clock, c1845. (5) Chauncey Jerome, New Haven, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1845. (6) Chauncey Boardman, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight wood movement bevel case shelf clock, c1845
CONDITION:
(1) Mahogany veneered case in a decayed original finish has a couple veneer chips on the corners. Original painted dial has some loss at the mounting pins and winding arbors. Original painted tablet has small scattered loss. Original hands. Dark but readable label inside; (2) Rosewood veneered case in an old finish has some minor veneer loss. Original painted dial has slight wear to the numbers. Original tablet has scattered loss. Original hands. Slightly dark stained label inside. (3) Mahogany veneered case in original finish has some repairs and loss on the bottom. Original painted dial has scattered loss and inpainting. Original mirror and hands. Clean label inside. (4) Mahogany veneered case in an old finish has small loss at the case corners. Original painted dial is very clean. Original frosted tablet and hands. Clean label inside. (5) Mahogany veneered case in an old finish has a small veneer repair. Original painted dial has stains and some damage at about 6 o'clock. Mirror is very thin and looks original. Hands are not original. (6) Mahogany veneered case in an old finish. Original painted dial, hands and tablet with scattered loss. Slightly dark label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$125
DIMENSIONS: 29.5in x 16.5in x 4in
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Clocks- 6 (Six): (1) E. & H. A. Bills, Colebrook River, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1844; (2) Seth Thomas Clock Co., Plymouth Hollow, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1860 (3) Morse & Co., Plymouth Hollow, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1855. (4) H. Welton & Co., Terrysville, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1841. (5) Union Manufacturing Co., Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time, strike and alarm weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1845. (6) William L. Gilbert & Co., Winsted, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1860
CONDITION:
(1) Mahogany veneered case in original finish has some veneer loss on the base. Original painted dial has some wear to the numbers. Original tablet and hands. Slightly dark label inside; (2) Mahogany veneered case in original finish. Original painted dial has some loss at the mounting pins. Mirror is very thin and looks original. Original hands. Slightly dark label inside. (3) Mahogany veneered case has remains of original finish and minor veneer loss. Original paper dial has turned dark. Original frosted tablet and hands. Slightly dark label inside. (4) Mahogany veneered case in original finish has a couple small chips on the corners. Original painted dial has some minor wear. Original painted tablet. Slightly dark label inside. Wood door knob inside. (5) Mahogany veneered case in an old finish has a couple chips on the lower right side. Original painted dial, hands and mirror. Gong is a replacement. Clean label inside. (6) Mahogany veneered case in original finish has minor loss at the corners. Original painted dial, hands and tablet with some loss. Fairly clean label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$100
DIMENSIONS: 25.25in x 15in x 4.25in
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Clocks- 6 (Six): (1) L.J. & L. Strickland, Otis, Mass., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1845; (2) Terry & Andrews, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1850. (3) Clarke, Gilbert & Co., Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1841. (4) Connecticut Clock Co., New York, 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1850. (5) Jeromes, Gilbert, Grant & Co., Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1840. (6) Chauncey Boardman, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight wood movement Bevel case shelf clock, c1840.
CONDITION:
(1) Refinished mahogany veneered case has a small veneer repair at the upper left hinge. Original painted dial has some minor wear and loss at the mounting pins. Original hands. Replaced mirror. Stained label inside; (2) Mahogany veneered case in original crazed finish has minor loss at the outer band. Original painted dial has age darkened. Original tablet with loss and hands. Dark stained label inside. (3) Refinished mahogany veneered case in nice condition. Original painted dial has some scattered loss confined to the top and bottom areas. Original hands. Replaced tablet. Clean label inside. (4) Mahogany veneered case in original finish has loss on the outer band. Original painted dial has wear and loss at the mounting pins. Original hands. Tablet looks replacement. Partial label inside. (5) Mahogany veneered case in an old finish has some minor loss at the outer band corners. Original dial has wear. Hands replaced. Poor restoration to the dial surround. Original tablet has considerable loss. Clean label inside. (6) Refinished mahogany veneered case has a couple chips on the door corners and small damage on the door bottom. Repainted original dial. Period hands. Original mirror.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$125
DIMENSIONS: 26in x 15.5in x 4.5in
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Clocks- 6 (Six): (1) Seth Thomas steeple clock with German movement, 8 day, time and strike movement in an ash case, c1960; (2) Miniature acorn clock with German movement, time only, c1970; (3) Seth Thomas mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike, 120 movement in an Art Deco style wood case, c1930; (4) Ansonia Clock Co., "Arion" figural mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike, visible Brocot escapement, c1894; (5) and (6) Horolovar Co., New York, "Ignatz", flying pendulum novelty timepieces.
CONDITION:
some clocks may be missing parts and/or in need of service. Dimensions are for the Ansonia (4). Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$275
DIMENSIONS: 15in x 16in x 7in
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Clocks- 6 (Six): Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., 8 day, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1870; (2) Chauncey Jerome, New Haven, Conn., 8 day, time, strike and alarm weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1850. (3) Chauncey Jerome, New Haven, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1850 (4) Daniel Pratt, Jr. Reading, Mass., 30 hour, time and strike, weight wood movement OG shelf clock, c1842. (5) Boardman & Wells, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1843. (6) E. N. Welch Mfg. Co., Forestville, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1860
CONDITION:
(1) Mahogany veneered case in original finish. Painted dial and hands are a replacement. Original tablet has scattered loss; (2) Mahogany veneered case now painted in a shade of red with gold paint inlay. Dial is a replacement. Hands and tablet are replacements. Partial label inside. (3) Mahogany veneered case in an old finish has some roughness to the veneer on the outer band. Original painted has age darkened with some scattered loss and stains. Original tablet has scattered loss. Original hands. Slightly dark label inside. (4) Mahogany veneered case in an old finish has had some minor repairs. Original painted dial has some minor wear to the numbers. Original mirror is broken. Hands are period and look original. Clean label inside. (5) Mahogany veneered case in an old finish has minor veneer loss on the bottom of the outer band. Original painted dial has some minor paint loss and original hands. Tablet looks original with scattered loss. Clean label inside. (6) Mahogany veneered case in original finish has a small chip at one corner. Original painted dial has some wear to the numbers and some loss at the mounting pins. Original hands and tablet. Fairly clean label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$125
DIMENSIONS: 29.75in x 17.25in x 4.25in
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Clocks- 8 (Eight) Novelty and Musical Alarm Clocks: Clocks include models by Seth Thomas, New Haven, Waterbury, Sprague & Co., and Junghans. Standouts include a Waterbury "Hornet" 30 hour novelty timepiece and a small repeating "Kenwick" carriage clock by New Haven.
CONDITION:
many of these clocks tick, but none were not tested extensively. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$125
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Clocks- 8 (Eight): (1) Alfred Lowrey, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1845; (2) Waterbury Clock Co., Waterbury, Conn., 8 day, time, strike and alarm weight brass movement OG shelf clock. (3) New Haven Clock Co., New Haven, Conn., 30 hour, time, strike and alarm weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1870 (4) Waterbury Clock Co., Waterbury, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock. (5) William S. Johnson, New York, 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1855 (6) Chauncey Jerome, New Haven, Conn., 8 day, time and strike, weight brass movement OOG shelf clock, c1850 (7) Jerome, & Company, New Haven, Conn., 8 day, time and strike, weight brass movement) OG shelf clock, c1870 (8) Chauncey Jerome, New Haven, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1850
CONDITION:
(1) Refinished mahogany case has some small repairs to the outer band, some veneer lifting on the OG molding and the door. Original painted dial has a small crack near 10 o'clock and small loss at the mounting pins. Original hands and mirror. Clean label inside; (2) Mahogany veneered case in original finish has small chips on the outer band corners. Original painted dial has scattered loss. Original hands and tablet with major loss of the background. Dark label inside. (3) Refinished mahogany veneered case has a couple small chips on the outer band and small piece missing on the door. Original painted dial has some loss at the mounting screws and at the winding arbors. Original hands and tablet with heavy loss. Dark label inside. (4) Mahogany and rosewood veneered case in an old finish has repairs and loss on the outer band and veneer lifting on the door and OG molding. Original painted dial has scattered loss, inpainting and wear. Original hands and tablet with some scattered loss. Fairly clean label inside. (5) Refinished mahogany and rosewood veneered case has age cracks in the rosewood veneer and some lifting. Original painted dial has scattered loss and wear. Original hands and tablet with some scattered loss. Dark label inside. (6) Refinished mahogany and rosewood veneered case in nice condition. Original painted dial in good condition. Original hands and mirror. Dark stained label inside. (7) Mahogany veneered case in an old finish has some loss on the top outer band. Original painted dial has scattered loss. Original bottom tablet with minor loss. Dark stained label. (8) Mahogany and rosewood veneered case in original finish has very minor damage on the outer band. Original painted dial has scattered loss on the outer edges. Mismatched period hands. Original tablet. Dark label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$125
DIMENSIONS: 30.25in x 16.5in x 4.25in
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Clocks- 8 (Eight): (1) Atkins, Porter & Co., Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1845; (2) William S. Johnson, New York, 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1850 (3) E. N. Welch Mfg. Co., Forestville, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1860. (4) Ansonia Clock Co., Ansonia, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1860. (5) Seth Thomas Clock Co., Plymouth Hollow Hollow, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1860. (6) H. Welton & Co., Terrysville, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight wood movement empty OG shelf clock case, c1840 (7) Smith & Goodrich, Forestville, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1850. (8) Alden A. Atkins, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1843.
CONDITION:
(1) Refinished mahogany veneered case in nice condition. Repainted dial. Original hands. Replaced tablet. Slightly dark label inside; (2) Mahogany veneered case has a badly crazed finish and veneer loss on the door and outer band. Original painted dial has loss at the winding arbors and the mounting pins. Replaced hour hand. Tablet looks to be a replacement. Dark label inside. (3) Mahogany veneered case in an old finish has some repairs and loss on the outer band. Original painted dial has some stains, wear and loss at the mounting pins. Original hands and tablet with some minor loss. Clean label inside. (4) Refinished mahogany and rosewood veneered case in nice condition. Original painted wood dial has scattered paint loss and a couple small holes. Hands and mirror are replacements. Slightly dark label inside. (5) Rosewood veneered case in an old finish has some veneer loss on the base. Original painted dial has significant paint loss. Tablet and minute hand are a replacement. Remains of original label inside. (6) Mahogany veneered case in original finish has some loss on the outer band and door. Original painted dial has age darkened. Original mirror. Wood movement is missing. (7) Refinished mahogany veneered case in nice condition has some veneer repairs on the door, the outer band and the bottom of the case sides. Dial has been repainted. Hands look to be replacements. Replaced mirror. Partial label inside. (8) Refinished mahogany veneered case has some scattered loss on the outer band and a couple places on the side. Original painted wood dial has scattered loss. Replaced hands and bottom door glass. Stained, but readable label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$100
DIMENSIONS: 26.5in x 15.5in x 4.5in
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Clocks- 8 (Eight): (1) Comstock & Minor, Plymouth, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight wood movement bevel case shelf clock, c1845; (2) E. & A. Ingraham, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1852 (3) H. Welton & Co., Terrysville, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1841. (4) Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock c1870 (5) Smith & Goodrich, Forestville, Conn., 30 hour, time, strike and alarm weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1850 (6) C. Boardman, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1845 (7) Waterbury Clock Co., Waterbury, Conn.,30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1860 (8) Boardman & Wells, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight wood movement bevel case shelf clock, c1840
CONDITION:
(1) Refinished mahogany veneered case has some loss on the outer band. Original painted dial has age darkened. Original hands and both door glasses with some minor loss on the bottom tablet; (2) Mahogany veneered case in original finish has some loss on the outer band. Period painted dial is a replacement as it is for an alarm movement. Original tablet has scattered loss. Missing hands. Clean label inside. (3) Mahogany and birdseye maple veneered case has loss on the outer band, the door, the sides and bottom og molding. Original painted dial has age darkened with some small scattered loss. Replaced hands. Original mirror. (4) Refinished mahogany veneered case has some loss on the outer band and right case side. Replaced dial and hands. Original tablet has loss to most of the background. Dark label inside. (5) Refinished mahogany and rosewood veneered case has a small repair and a chip on the outer band. Original painted dial has small scattered loss. Original tablet and hands with a repair to the minute hand. Dark label inside. (6) Refinished mahogany veneered case has a small repair on the outer band and the door. There is some loss on the bottom right side edge. Original painted dial has some loss at the winding arbors. Replaced hands and mirror. Clean label inside. (7) Refinished mahogany veneered case has a couple chips on the outer band. Original painted dial has some stains at the winding arbors and little damage just above 6 o'clock. Original tablet has repair to the background. Orginal hands. Dark label. (8) Refinished mahogany veneered case has small loss on the outer band and the case sides. Original painted dial in nice condition. Replaced minute hand. Original mirror. Very clean label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$125
DIMENSIONS: 26.5in x 16in x 4.5in
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Clocks- 8 (Eight): (1) Daniel Pratt, Jr. Reading, Mass., 8 day, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1850; (2) Ansonia Brass & Copper Co., Ansonia, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1870 (3) Waterbury Clock Co., Waterbury, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1870 (4) R. Blakeslee, Jr., New York, 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass "Davies Patent Lever" OG shelf clock, c. 1855. (5) Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., 8 day, time, strike and alarm weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1870 (6) Chauncey Jerome, New Haven, Conn., 8 day, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1850 (7) Birge & Fuller, Bristol, Conn., 8 day, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1845 (8) Union Manufacturing Co., Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1845
CONDITION:
(1) :Refinished mahogany veneered case in nice condition. Original painted dial has some wear and scattered loss. Original mirror. Hands look original. Dark label inside; (2) Mahogany veneered case in an old finish has some damage on the upper left edge of the outer band. Original painted dial has age cracking to the paint and some minor loss at the mounting pins. Original Masonic tablet has scattered loss to the background and the gilt center. Original hands. The gong base is old, but not original as stamped "F Kroeber, New York ". Clean label inside. (3) Mahogany and rosewood veneered case in generally nice condition. Original painted dial has some minor loss at the upper right corner. Original hands. Replaced mirror. Stained label inside. (4) Refinished mahogany veneer case has a very red stained outer border and sides in an old finish. Couple of small repairs on the door. Repainted dial. Replaced hands. Original tablet has some minor scattered loss. Clean label inside. (5) Rosewood veneered case in original finish has some loss on the outer band. Original painted dial has heavy scattered loss. Original hands. Original tablet has minor loss in the center area. Stained label inside. (6) Rosewood and mahogany veneered case in original finish has some loss on the bottom outer band. Original painted dial has small loss at the winding arbors and mounting pins. Original hands. Original tablet has scattered loss. Stained label inside. (7) Mahogany veneered case in original finish has some loss on the bottom outer band. Original painted dial in nice condition for its age. Original hands. Original tablet has some loss to the background. Partial label inside. (8) Refinished mahogany veneered case in nice condition. Repainted dial and replaced mirror. Hands look replaced. Dark stained label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$200
DIMENSIONS: 29.5in x 17in x 4.75in
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Clocks- 8 (Eight): (1) Frank & Co., New York, 30 hour, time and strike, weight OG shelf clock, c1850; (2) Terry & Andrews, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1850. (3) Unknown, 30 hour, time and strike, weight OG shelf clock, c1850 (4) H. Welton & Co., Terrysville, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1840 (5) Wm. L. Gilbert Clock Co., Winsted, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike brass movement OG shelf clock, c1860. (6) New Hartford Mfg. Co., New Hartford, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1855. (7) William S. Johnson, New York, 8 day, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1850. (8) William L. Gilbert Clock Co., Winsted, Conn., 8 day, time and strike, weight brass movement OOG shelf clock, c1860
CONDITION:
(1) Mahogany veneered case has no finish and has loss on the outer band, the door and damage on the bottom OG molding. Original painted dial is fairly clean for its age has a little wear. Minute hand is a replacement. Original tablet; (2) Mahogany veneered case in original finish has minor loss on the outer band. Original painted dial has some wear and loss at the mounting pins. Minute hand has been repaired. Original mirror. Dark partial label inside. (3) Mahogany veneered case in original finish has damage on the bottom and scattered loss on the outer band. Original painted dial has heavy loss. Original hands. Original tablet is cracked. No label. (4) Refinished mahogany veneered case has a repair near the door knob. Original painted wood dial as age darkened. Replaced mirror and hands. Dark, but readable label inside. (6) Refinished mahogany veneered case in nice condition. Original painted dial has some wear and scattered loss. Hands look to be replacements. Cracked original tablet has scattered loss. Stained readable label inside. (6) Partially refinished mahogany veneered case in good condition has some minor damage at the door knob. Original painted dial has scattered loss. Original hands and partial tablet. Dark, but readable label inside. (7) Refinished mahogany veneered case in very good condition. Replaced modern dial, tablet and hands. Stained label inside. (8) Mahogany veneered case in old finish has minor loss on the bottom area of the case sides. Original painted dial is clean for its age with some loss at the winding arbors and mounting pins. Original hands and replaced tablet. Stained label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$150
DIMENSIONS: 29.5in x 16.75in x 4.5in
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E.N. Welch, Forestville, Conn., unknown model, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movement in a walnut case with full carved columns.
CONDITION:
Case with good original finish. New paper applied over painted metal dial. Nice single barrel pendulum. Hands are probably original. Signed Welch movement. Backboard has a long split running from top to bottom. The case is not unlike examples of the "State" series (e.g. Iowa, Kansas, Texas, etc.) sold by the American Clock Company of New York, which used movement by Welch and others.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$175
CIRCA: 1875
DIMENSIONS: 22in x 15in x 5.5in
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France, mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven pendule de Paris movement with visible Brocot escapement in a black slate case with incised floral designs, gilt metal columns, and three classically inspired low-relief friezes depicting a crowd, chariot, soldiers, and an elephant, black slate dial with incised gold Roman numerals and gilt hands.
CONDITION:
The black slate case is in very good condition. There is a small chip in the upper left corner and a few very small chips on other edges. The hands, dial, and beveled glass all look excellent. The pallets are jewels. Some gilding has worn off the metal columns. Incised patterns in the slate are silver and gold and very nice. The movement is unsigned.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$450
PRICE SOLD:
$125
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 10in x 16in x 6.5in
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German, Junghans "Diana" figural 8 day, cast metal swinging arm novelty time-only mantel clock.
CONDITION:
The movement and dial are correctly signed, the white enamel dial is fine as is the glass crystal. The spelter figure and swinger have some losses to the patina and the turned ebonized wood base has been restored. The clock winds, ticks, and sets, but was not tested long term.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$200
CIRCA: 1920
DIMENSIONS: 11.75in x 4.5in x 4.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Germany, Junghans, 8 day, time and strike spring brass movement mantel clock with separate Westminster chime train.
CONDITION:
Walnut case in very nice condition in an old finish. Applied trimmings retain most of its gilding. Polished brass dial has a couple very light scratches, some loss and attempts to inpaint losses to the engraved numerals in the chapter ring, scratches and tarnish. Movement is signed.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$425
CIRCA: 1900
DIMENSIONS: 22.5in x 12.5in x 8.75in
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DESCRIPTION:
Lot of small clocks and watchmakers tools, including an Austrian chatelaine timepiece with needlework hanger, an 8 day Waltham automobile dash clock, a Hamilton alarm clock, and an 8 day Swiss travel timepiece with sterling silver case, together with a German watch glass gauge, a small depthing tool, and an unusual home made hairspring vibrator
CONDITION:
Hamilton and Swiss travel clock running, glass gauge and vibrator good
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$150
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DESCRIPTION:
Material Catalogs- 2 (Two) Full Boxes: material catalogs featuring clocks, jewelery, parts, tools and consumer goods. Companies represented include: E. & J. Swigart Co., Swartchild, Wallenstein-Mayer Co., C. & E. Marshall, Becken, Otto Young & Co., Benj. Allen & Co., Herr & Kline, William Volker & Co., and many others.
CONDITION:
these are well-used catalogs so show commensurate wear. These are great reference materials for horologists, jewelers, historians, and antiquarians.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$125
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DESCRIPTION:
Modern Clock Advertising Co., Brooklyn, New York, outdoor store advertising clock, 120v AC electric motor-driven movement in an aluminium housing, the acrylic dial reading "A.K. Thomas Company / Office Furniture / Business Machines ".
CONDITION:
the large acrylic dial has two breaks running from the center to the left side. Neither the clock or the internal lighting are working.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$50
CIRCA: 1970
DIMENSIONS: 36in x 36in x 7.75in
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DESCRIPTION:
Parts- 16 (Sixteen) Brass Movements: assorted American clock movements, most time and strike, with some 8 day spring driven movements, and many 30 hour weight driven movements by makers including Waterbury and Gilbert. One British lyre form movement is stamped "The Caledonian Registered ". Also included is a French time only movement by Japy Freres as well as more than 20 old pendulum bobs.
CONDITION:
Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$450
PRICE SOLD:
$200
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DESCRIPTION:
Patent timepiece label printed for Aaron Willard, "Directions For Putting Up The Timepiece", copper plate engraving on paper describing the proper hanging, plumbing, securing, and regulation, followed by a brief explanation of the superiority of Willard's Patent Timepiece, now in a 20th century frame
CONDITION:
tears and minor losses, frame dimensions listed
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$250
CIRCA: 1820
DIMENSIONS: 5.75in x 7.75in x
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Empire No. 7" crystal regulator, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movement in a glazed gilt brass case with urn finial, cream porcelain dial and blued steel hands.
CONDITION:
The gilt brass and bronze case in nice condition with a lot of the gilding intact. Some tarnish on upward facing surfaces. Signed porcelain dial is perfect with original hands. All four beveled glass panels are in good condition. Strikes on a cathedral gong. Proper two-vial pendulum simulating a compensating pendulum.The movement is signed.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$225
CIRCA: 1904
DIMENSIONS: 14.25in x 7in x 5.5.in
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Office No. 5" wall clock, 8 day, time only, spring driven movement in an oak case with 12 inch papered metal dial, blued steel spade hands.
CONDITION:
Refinished oak case. Paper dial is replaced. Original hands. Signed movement with stopworks intact. An attractive clock.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$250
CIRCA: 1904
DIMENSIONS: 23in x 18.5in x 5.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Regulator No. 2 Reissue", 8 day, weight brass movement wall timepiece. Case is numbered 3573 of 4000.
CONDITION:
Oak case in very nice condition in original finish. Original painted dial, hands, weight and pendulum. The weight and pendulum have some surface scratches. Painted dial is near perfect with minor scratches in the center.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$300
CIRCA: 1976
DIMENSIONS: 36.5in x 16in x 5.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Clocks- 8 (Eight): (1) Henry C. Smith, Plymouth, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight wood movement beveled case shelf clock, c1840; (2) Jones & Frisbee, New Hartford, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1840. (3) Morse & Co., Plymouth Hollow, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movment OG shelf clock, c1855. (4) New Haven Clock Co., New Haven, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1860 (5) New Haven Clock Co., New Haven, Conn., 8 day, time and strike, weight brass movement OOG shelf clock, c1870. (6) Smith Brothers Establishment, New York, 30 hour, time, strike and alarm weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1850 (7) Forestville Manufacturing Co., (J.C. Brown), Bristol, Conn., 8 day, time and strike, weight brass movement OOG shelf clock, c1850 (8) Chauncey Jerome, New Haven, Conn., 8 day, time and strike, weight brass movement OOG shelf clock, c1850
CONDITION:
(1) Refinished mahogany veneered case in nice conditon. Original painted dial has age darkened with loss at the mounting pins, stains and some loss at the winding arbors. Original hands. Replaced mirror. Dark label inside; (2) Refinished mahogany veneered case in nice condition. Original painted dial has age darkened a little. Replaced tablet by Tom Moberg. Original hands. Clean label inside. (3) Refinished mahogany veneered case in good condition has some small chips on the outer band. Replaced dial. Period hands. Mirror is very thin, but is most likely a replacement. Dark label inside. (4) Mahogany veneered case in original finish has veneer loss on the outer band. Original painted dial has some scattered loss. Minute hand is missing. Gong base and gong are missing. Original mirror. (5) Refinished mahogany veneered case in good condition has some age cracks in the veneer. Original painted dial has small loss near 9 o'clock. Original hands. Original tablet has loss and inpainting. Dark label inside. (6) Mahogany veneered case in original finish in good condition has repairs to the veneer on the sides of the case. Original painted dial has age darkened. Original hands. Mirror is very thin, but looks replaced. Dark stained label inside. (7) Mahogany veneered in a crazed original finish has loss on the outer band and lifting on the door corners and upper left corner. Painted dial is probably replaced as there are overpainted plugged holes. Original hands. Original tablet is cracked. Dark label inside. (8) Refinished mahogany veneered case in nice condition. Original painted dial has age darkened with scattered loss. Replaced hands and mirror. Dark label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$100
DIMENSIONS: 30in x 16.75in x 4.25in
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DESCRIPTION:
Clocks- 8 (Eight): (1) New Haven Clock Co., New Haven, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1860; (2) Bristol Brass and Clock Co., Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time, strike and alarm weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1850 (3) William L. Gilbert, Winchester, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1842 (4) H. Sperry, New York, 30 hour, time and strike, weight wood movement OG shelf clock, c1840 (5) Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., 8 day, time, strike and alarm weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1870 (6) E. C. Brewster & Son, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1855 (7) Atkins, Porter & Co., Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1843 (8) Hotchkiss & Fields, Burlington, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight wood movement bevel case shelf clock, c1845
CONDITION:
(1) Mahogany and rosewood veneered case in original finish in nice condition. Original painted dial has minor loss at the mounting pins and a circular scratch. Original tablet has scattered loss. Original hands. Dark label inside; (2) Rosewood and mahogany veneered case in an old finish has some small loss on the outer band. Original painted dial has some loss on the left side. Original tablet and hands. Dark label inside. (3) Refinished mahogany and rosewood veneered case has some repairs and loss on the outer band and the sides bottom edge. Replaced dial. Period hands. Nice Fenn tablet has scattered loss. Clean label inside. (4) Refinished rosewood veneered case has some minor loss at the outer band corners. Original painted dial has minor wear at the winding arbors. Original hands and mirror. Clean label inside. Lock is not attached in the door, but is included with the pendulum. (5) Refinished mahogany veneered case in nice condition. Replaced dial and tablet. Original hands. Clean label inside. (6) Refinished rosewood veneered case has some minor loss on the outer band. Original painted dial has minor wear and loss at the mounting screws and winding arbors. Original hands. Replaced mirror. Clean label inside. (7) Refinished mahogany veneered case has some veneer damage on the lower right side. Repainted original dial. Original hands and mirror. (8) Refinished mahogany veneered case has minor damage at the top outer band. Original painted has some minor loss at the mounting pins. Replaced tablet. No hands or gong.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$150
DIMENSIONS: 29.25in x 17in x 4.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Clocks- 8 (Eight): (1) Terry & Andrews, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1850; (2) Ansonia Brass Co., Ansonia, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1855 (3) Waterbury Clock Co., Waterbury, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1860 (4) Jerome & Co., New Haven, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1870 (5) Unknown, 46 Courtland St., New York, 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1850 (6) E. N. Welch Mfg. Co., Forestville, Conn., 30 hour, time, strike and alarm weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1860 (7) Henry C. Smith, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1845 (8) Charles Stratton, Worcester, Mass., 30 hour, time and strike, weight wood movement bevel case shelf clock, c1841
CONDITION:
(1) Refinished mahogany veneered case has a couple chips and repairs on the outer band. Original painted dial is in poor condition. Replaced tablet and hands. Dark label inside; (2) Rosewood veneered case in an old finish has loss on the outer band. Original painted dial has general wear to the numbers. Original hands and mirror. Dark label inside. (3) Rosewood veneered case in an old finish has some loss on the outer band and left side. Original painted dial has wear and scattered loss. Original hands. Original tablet has background loss and repairs. Dark label inside. (4) Mahogany veneered case has minor loss at the outer band corners and on the door. Original painted dial has some number wear and minor loss at the mounting pins and winding arbors. Original hands and tablet with some scattered loss. (5) Refinished mahogany veneered case. Original painted dial in clean condition for its age. Replaced hands. Period mirror. Dark label inside. (6) Mahogany veneered case in an old finish has some loss on the outer band and a small chip on the bottom molding. Original painted dial has scattered loss. Original hands and tablet. Stained label inside. (7) Refinished mahogany veneered case has a couple dings on the outer band. Original painted dial has some minor wear. Original hands and frosted Wm. B. Fenn tablet. Dark label inside. (8) Refinished mahogany and birdseye maple case has some minor loss at the outer band corners and the sides bottom edge. Original painted dial in nice condition for its age. Original hands and mirror. Dark label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$100
DIMENSIONS: 26.25in x 15.5in x 4in
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DESCRIPTION:
Clocks- 8 (Eight): (1) Waterbury Clock Co., Waterbury, Conn., 8 day, time and strike, weight brass movement OOG shelf clock, c1860; (2) Ansonia Brass Company, Ansonia, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1860. (3) William S. Johnson, New York, 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1855. (4) Daniel Pratt & Sons, Boston, Mass., 8 day, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1850 (5) Birge, Peck & Co., Bristol, Conn., 8 day, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1855. (6) Elisha Manross, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1850. (7) Chauncey, Boardman, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1850 (8) E. C. Brewster & Co., Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, spring brass iron backplate OG shelf clock, c1842.
CONDITION:
(1) Rosewood and mahogany veneered case in original finish has some repairs and small loss on the doors and the OG molding next to the door knobs. Original painted dial has some loss at the mounting pins. Original hands. Loss and repairs on the original tablet. Dark partial label inside; (2) Mahogany veneered case in an old finish in good condition has a minor veneer loss on the outer band. Original painted dial in nice condition for its age. Original tablet has some small scattered loss. Original hands. Clean label inside. (3) Mahogany veneered case in original finish has loss on the outer band and the door. Original painted dial has small scattered loss. Original hands and mirror. Dark label inside. (4) Mahogany veneered case lacking finish and has small loss on the bottom of the outer band and at the upper door hinge. Original painted dial has age darkened a little with small loss at the mounting pins. Original hands. Replaced mirror. Partial dark label inside. (5) Refinished mahogany veneered case has small loss at the outer band corners and repairs on the side veneer. Replaced dial, hands and tablet. Dark label inside. (6) Refinished mahogany veneered case in nice condition. Original painted dial is in nice condition for its age. Original tablet with small scattered loss and original hands. Dark label inside. (7) Refinished mahogany veneered case has some small repairs and lifting of the veneer on the right side outer band. Original painted dial has age darkened a little. Replaced hands and mirror. Dark label inside. (8) Refinished Mahogany and maple veneered case has small loss on the bottom outer band and some dry cracks in the maple veneer. Original painted dial has some small loss on the bottom edge, at the winding arbors and the mounting pins. Minute hand is missing. Dark label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$100
DIMENSIONS: 29.5in x 17.25in x 4.75in
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DESCRIPTION:
Clocks- 8 (Eight): (1) William S. Johnson, New York, 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1850; (2) Waterbury Clock Co., Waterbury, Conn., 8 day, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1860 (3) Henry A. Miller, Southington, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1832 (4) Brewster Manufacturing Co., Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1855. (5) Waterbury Clock Co., Waterbury, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1860 (6) Edward L. Dunbar, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1850. (7) H. Welton & Co., Terrysville, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1841 (8) Alanson Richards, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1840.
CONDITION:
(1) Mahogany veneered case in original finish has the top outer band strip missing and some loss on the door. Original painted dial has some scattered loss and wear. Minute hand is missing. Original tablet. Top glass is cracked. Partial label inside; (2) Rosewood veneered case with no finish, but in good condition with some veneer lifting on the right side. Original painted dial has wear and scattered loss. Original hands and tablet. Dark label inside. (3) Refinished mahogany veneered case has some loss to the outer band. Repainted original dial. Replaced hands and tablet. (4) Mahogany and rosewood veneered case in original finish has age cracking in the rosewood veneer. Dial has been repainted. Original hands and tablet with loss. Clean label inside. (5) Mahogany veneered case in poor condition with veneer lifting and loss. Original painted dial has scattered loss. Original hands and mirror. Clean label inside. (6) Refinished Mahogany veneered case in nice condition. Original dial has been repainted. Original hands and frosted tablet. Dark stained label inside. (7) Mahogany veneered case in original finish has some loss on the outer band. Original painted dial has some loss at the center opening and at the mounting pins. Original hands and frosted tablet. Dark label inside. (8) Mahogany veneered case in original finish has loss on the outer band. Original painted dial has minor loss. Replaced hands and tablet now clear. Dark stained label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$100
DIMENSIONS: 29.5in x 16.5in x 4in
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Singing birds- 2 (Two) Singing birds and one swinging mystery clock: German made yellow signing birds in brass cages and one Junghans-style reproduction mystery clock inspired by the "Diana" model.
CONDITION:
both singing birds show signs of life, but will need mechanical attention. One bird cage is not screwed together and is missing its feet. The mystery clock ticks and swings, but was not tested long term. Female figure with some oxidation around the head and neck. Dimensions are for swinging clock.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$150
DIMENSIONS: 13.25in x 4.5in x 4.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Unknown maker, 8 day, weight brass movement copy of a patent or banjo wall timepiece.
CONDITION:
Handmade mahogany case in original finish. The case maker apparently used a combination of old and new wood. Zinc dial has some loss and inpainting on the edges, Tablets were painted on old glass.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$150
CIRCA: 1950
DIMENSIONS: 30.5in x 10.25in x 4in
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William L. Gilbert Clock Co., Winsted, Conn., "Regulator No. 14", 8 day, weight brass movement wall timepiece.
CONDITION:
Oak case in an old finish has a small ding on the bottom of the door. Original paper has surface stains. Original hour and second hand, replaced minute hand. Original glass with the name "V. D. Morris ". The pendulum rod is broken and only half remains. The pendulum bob is dented a little at the rating nut plus some small dings.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$275
CIRCA: 1901
DIMENSIONS: 50in x 20in x 7in
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An old shelf clock case, perhaps Colonial Revival or earlier, now fitted with a Birge, Mallory & Co., Bristol, Conn., 8 day, time and strike weight strap brass movement, c1840.
CONDITION:
An interesting ebonized case is nice condition in original finish with pagoda top and French feet. The original Birge & Mallory painted wood dial has some burn marks behind the number 12 on the dial that resulted in paint damage. The dial's sliding mirror is missing, but original hands are present. An original Birge & Mallory backboard with label and gong has been fitted to the case. The tablet is by Tom Moberg. Weights are inside the case as there is no room to remove them.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$200
CIRCA: 1875?
DIMENSIONS: 40in x 18.75in x 5.5in
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Crystal Palace No. 2 Extra", 8 day, time and strike spring brass movement shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Refinished walnut case. Paper dial has some stains at the winding arbors. Original hands. Pendulum is a modern replacement. Cupid also looks to be a replacement.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$200
CIRCA: 1875
DIMENSIONS: 16.5in x 10in x 10in
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Fifth Avenue", 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movement in a walnut and walnut burl veneer case with carved elements.
CONDITION:
The case has been refinished leaving a somewhat thick clear coat. The two finials are incorrect, but older replacements. There are cracks on either side of the door frame. The paper dial is worn and scratched, but original. The hands are original as is the single barrel pendulum. This model shares many design elements with the Ansonia "Broadway ".
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$175
CIRCA: 1874
DIMENSIONS: 23.5in x 15.5in x 6in
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, NY, "Broadway" shelf clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movement in a walnut and burled walnut veneer case with carved elements.
CONDITION:
Case has been rubbed down and given a new layer of clear coat. Paper dial has been applied to the dial pan. Extra holes in dial pan may indicate it is not original to the clock. Correct double-vial pendulum. Signed Ansonia movement has been reinstalled in the case causing some excess screw holes in the backboard. No labels. There is a small break in one of the smaller side glasses. The spade hands differ from what was shown in the Ansonia catalogs of the time. An attractive and uncommon model.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$125
CIRCA: 1883
DIMENSIONS: 23in x 16.25in x 6.25in
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DESCRIPTION:
Books- 20 (Twenty) Mechanical References: lot includes books on mechanical drafting, gear design, machine tools and shop practice, useful recipes / processes and more. Some titles include "The Practical Draughtman's Book of Industrial Design", "Gear Design Simplified", "Handbook for Machine Designers", "Gears for Small Mechanisms, "Henley's Twentieth Century Home & Workshop Formulas" and "The Handbook of Practical Mechanics ".
CONDITION:
twelve of the twenty books are hardcovers. Most of the books are old and hard-to-find. A useful collection for the serious student of the mechanical arts.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$50
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Books- 30 (Thirty): a full box of indispensable books on clocks, clock repair, mechanical music machines and automata. Titles include "Skeleton Clocks" by Royer-Collard, "Encyclopedia of Automatic Musical Instruments" by Bowers, "Musical Machines & Living Dolls" by Snyder-Grenier, and "The Clockwork Universe" by Mayr & Maurice. Other authors include Ord-Hume, Bailey, Spittler, Robinson & Burt, Ly, Terwilliger, Willard, DeCarle, Abbott, Bruton, Britton, Fried, Harris, and Kelly.
CONDITION:
half of the books are hardcover, some appear to be like new. Some of the paperbacks have been used extensively, but still have valuable information.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$150
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DESCRIPTION:
Case only for a standing jeweler's regulator in oak with a dark finish, cloth covered backboard
CONDITION:
the case has been refinished but retains an old glass. The case is assembled from period elements including top and base.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$75
CIRCA: 1900
DIMENSIONS: 89.5in x 29.5in x 9in
DESCRIPTION:
Clocks -2 (Two): (1) Russell & Jones Clock Co., Pittsfield, Mass., "Detroit" shelf clock with a spring driven 8 day time, strike and alarm movement in an oak case. c1890. (2) Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Eclipse" shelf clock with a spring driven 8 day time, strike and alarm movement (lyre) in a walnut case. c1890.
CONDITION:
(1) The case has lost its finish, but is otherwise in good condition. The original paper dial has aged. The hands are original. The movement is signed. (2) The case has been refinished and the paper dial replaced. The hour hand is a incorrect replacement. The pendulum bob is marked Eclipse. The movement is signed. The glass and stencilled design are original.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$200
DIMENSIONS: 24.25in x 15.5in x 5
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Clocks- 2 (Two) (1) William L. Gilbert Clock Co., Winsted, Conn., "No. 414", 8 day, time and strike spring brass movement porcelain mantel clock; (2) Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Cabinet No. 51" mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movement in an oak case, brass dial with silvered chapter ring and cast spandrels, c1914.
CONDITION:
(1) Attractive blue porcelain case has a little wear to the applied gold. Original dial has some staining at the edges of the center ring and has age darkened a little. Original hands. (2) (2) Case finish is original and has darkened somewhat. Dial components are in very good condition. Original hands. Ansonia pendulum. The movement is not signed on the back plate, but is identical to the one in the Malta (1). Dimensions are for (1). Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$125
CIRCA: 1898
DIMENSIONS: 10.5in x 8in x 5.5in
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Sextants- 2 (Two) U.S. Navy Mark III, Model 1 Sextants: Scientific Instruments Inc., Milwaukee, WI, for U.S. Navy "US Navy MK III, Mod 1" sextants, 6.5 inch radius, black metal frames, Navy identification on index arms, graduated arc reading 0-120, micrometer drum, shades for horizon and index mirrors, sighting scopes, and black plastic handles with battery compartments, all in wood boxes with certificates under the lid dating 1974 and 1977.
CONDITION:
The instrument with the 1974 date is missing the shades for the index mirror. Some empty accessory spots in the cases. Both sextants have corroded battery compartments. The one dated 1977 has a very weathered and worn wooden case. Dimensions are for closed wooden box. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$175
CIRCA: 1977
DIMENSIONS: 7in x 12in x 12in
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DESCRIPTION:
Clocks- 2 (Two): (1) Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Niagara", 8 day, time, strike and alarm spring brass movement shelf clock, c1895 (2) E. Ingraham & Co., Bristol, Conn., 8 day, time, strike and alarm spring brass movement shelf clock, c1890 This model is very similar to the "King" model made the Ansonia Clock Co.
CONDITION:
(1) Walnut case in an old finish. Original paper dial has age darkened with with surface wear. Tablet looks replaced. Original hands and pendulum. Clean label on the back. (2) Walnut case in original finish. Paper dial has some wear and stains. Original hands, pendulum and tablet.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$200
DIMENSIONS: 24.25in x 13in x 5in
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Clocks- 2 (Two): (1) Chauncey Jerome, Bristol, Conn., ogee shelf clock, 30 hour, time and strike, weight driven movement in a rosewood veneered case with brass dial and reverse painted glass tablets, c1840; (2) Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Chicago" city series mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movement in a rosewood veneered case, c1891.
CONDITION:
(1) The case has an original finish with some veneer loss along the bottom edge. The unusual brass dial is worn around the winding arbor holes. Nice reverse painted glasses. Paper label on the inside. The weights are modern replacements of the correct type. (2) Case with original finish with some dings and a small section of missing veneer on the back top edge. The gilding has worn off of the two columns. The signed painted metal dial only has losses around the three mounting screws. Inner paper label. The minute hand is too short and probably a replacement. The door glass is old. Dimensions are for the Jerome ogee clock (1) .
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$100
DIMENSIONS: 25in x 15.5in x 4.5
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Clocks- 2 (Two): (1) German, 8 day, time, strike and Westminster chime spring brass movement mantel clock. c1910 (2) Junghans, 8 day, time, strike and Westminster chime spring brass movement mantel clock. c1900.
CONDITION:
(1) Mahogany case in original finish has some scratches to the finish along the base. Original decorative brass dial has scratches to the silvered chapter ring. Original hands. The little knob on the back door that screws into the slide that opens the door is missing. Movement is stamped "DRPa ". (2) Partially refinished mahogany case has some remains of the original finish. Original decorative brass dial has some light tarnish and scratches to the silvered chapter ring. Original hands. Movement is signed.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$225
DIMENSIONS: 16.75in x 11.75in x 7.5in
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Clocks- 2 (Two): (1) Golden Novelty Mfg. Co., Chicago, elephant novelty clock, 30 hour, time only, spring driven balance wheel movement in a cast iron case shaped like an elephant, c1895; (2) Wm. L. Gilbert Clock Co., Winsted, Conn., "Cosey Corner, Pattern R" cabinet clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movement in burnt wood case with dice, cards, poker chips, and domino designs, c1906.
CONDITION:
(1) Metal case is in good condition, though most of the paint is gone. Mainspring will require attention. (2) Painted areas on case may have been reapplied. Numerals have been repainted. Paint on hands is flaking off. Rear panel is a modern replacement cut to fit. Dimensions are for the Gilbert (2). Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$125
DIMENSIONS: 13.5in x 10.5in x 4in
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Clocks- 2 (Two): (1) Henry C. Smith, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike weight wood movement reeded pilaster and cornice top shelf clock. c1835 (2) Jerome & Darrow, Bristol, Conn. 30 hour, time and strike, weight wood movement column & cornice shelf clock. c1830
CONDITION:
(1) Refinished mahogany and mahogany veneered case has veneer repairs on the base and one on the door. Painted dial has scattered flecks. Period mirror. Dark label inside. (2) Refinished mahogany and mahogany veneered case has been restored. The bottom door has been replaced. Tablet is new. Top door has some veneer replaced. Center mirror is cracked. Original dial has some inpainting in areas of paint loss. Period hands. Dark label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$500
DIMENSIONS: 32.5in x 18.5in x 6.5in
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Clocks- 2 (Two): (1) Manhattan Electrical Supply Co., New York, time switch, time and electrical switching function using a Seth Thomas clock similar to the "Long Alarm" model, c1915; (2) Barr Mfg. Corp., Weedsport, NY, electric electrically impulsed clock with battery power, c1938.
CONDITION:
(1) Linkage between the electrical switch and clock is incomplete. (2) Refinished wood base. Modern plastic battery holder has been installed in back of clock. When the Poole Mfg. Co. stopped production in 1934, the Barr Mfg. Co. took over in 1937, manufacturing battery clocks based on the Poole design. Dimensions are for the Barr (2). Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$100
DIMENSIONS: 7in x 7in x 11in
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Clocks- 2 (Two): (1) Reproduction of a Seth Thomas, "Regulator No. 2", 8 day, weight brass movement wall timepiece. c1980 (2) Sessions Clock Co., Forestville, Conn. "Regulator "E", 8 day, spring brass movement wall timepiece. c1908
CONDITION:
(1) Oak case in an old finish in very nice condition. Painted dial has small loss at the winding arbor. Movement is signed: "H-1 Clockmakers Inc, New York ". Original hands, pendulum and weight. (2) Refinished pressed oak case has a little roughness at the top left on the cornice. The rest of case is in nice condition. Original paper dial has some staining, but is in otherwise nice condition for its age. Original pendulum. Advertising glass is old and appears to be original with some repair to the letter B in "Kleenatub ". A label on the back reads: "Manufactured for Aisenstein & Woronock, New York "
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$300
DIMENSIONS: 38.5in x 18in x 5in
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Clocks- 2 (Two): (1) Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Atlanta" city series shelf clock with a spring driven, 30 hour, time and strike movement in a walnut case, c1880. (2) William L. Gilbert Clock Co., Winsted, Conn., "Dacca" shelf clock with a spring driven, 8 day, time, strike and alarm movement in an ash wood case, c1885
CONDITION:
(1) The case has a darkened original finish, but the original stenciled decorations are nice. The painted dial is original with some restoration. The hands appear original. (2) The case retains some original finish. The four small finials on the case top are missing. The paper dial appears original but has wear. The hands are original. The movement is signed. The stenciled door glass is original.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$125
DIMENSIONS: 21.0in x 12.5in x 4.5in
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Clocks- 2 (Two): (1) Unknown, Mass.-style shelf clock reproduction, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven German movement in a handmade pine case, c1980; (2) Unknown, reproduction of acorn shelf clock originally produced by Forestville Manufacturing Co., 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movement in a walnut case, c1990.
CONDITION:
(1) Case base with small dents and dings. Paint lost on dial around center arbor. Nicely constructed case showing hand work and some antique boards were used. Modern German movement strikes on a bell. Painted metal dial reads "Warranted by Col. D. Hall ". (2) Modern Welch metal dial. Asian reproduction of a Connecticut time and strike movement. The maker cut the case from a solid piece of walnut so the clock is heavy for its size. The look of the clock could be easily and greatly improved with a different glass tablet and dial. Dimensions are for the shelf clock (1) .
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$150
DIMENSIONS: 26.5in x 11.5in x 5.5in
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Clocks- 3 (Three) :(1) Forestville Mfg. Co., Bristol, Conn., 8 day, time and strike weight brass movement column & cornice shelf clock. c1850 (2) Henry Judd, Torrington, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike weight wood Torrington movement shelf clock. c1830. (3) Riley Whiting, Winchester, Conn., 8 day, time and strike weight wood movement column & cornice top shelf clock. c1830
CONDITION:
(1) Mahogany and mahogany veneered case has some small chips just about the bottom door and some veneer repairs. Bottom tablet is restored. Center tablet is cracked and is protected with a plastic cover. Period dial is not original and too small for the opening.Turned feet are replaced. Clean label inside. (2) Mahogany and mahogany veneered case in an old finish now has a modern Torrington movement that has been skeletonized. The period dial has been converted for a Torrington movement by plugging oles and drilling new ones. The supports for the movement appear are new. Replaced tablet. The label is a photocopy. (3) Mahogany and mahogany veneered case in an old finish has some small loss just above the bottom door and some repairs in various places. The painted dial has been restored. The movement is not original as it was made by Seth Thomas. Period mirror with a new backboard. Clean label inside. Hour hand needs a sleeve.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$300
DIMENSIONS: 38.5in x 20in x 6.5in
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Clocks- 3 (Three) :,(1) Bloomer & Sperry, New York, 30 hour, time and strike weight brass movement 4-column and OG molding shelf clock. c1845 (2) Eli Terry, Jr., Terrysville, Conn., 8 day, time and strike weight wood movement half column & eagle splat shelf clock. c1830 (3) David Dutton, Mount Vernon, New Hampshire, 30 hour, time, strike and alarm quarter column & splat shelf clock. c1830
CONDITION:
(1) Mahogany and rosewood veneered case in nice condition with remains of original finish. Original painted dial in nice condition also. Original hands and tablet. Clean label inside. (2) Mahogany and mahogany veneered case in an old finish has been partially restored. Based on the column and label design someone has over pasted a reproduction Terry, Jr. label over a Seth Thomas Label. Some repairs to the door veneer. Feet are a replaced. Dial is missing. Someone has put side lights in the case. (3) Refinished mahogany and tiger maple columns case has a couple small veneer pieces missing. Original painted dial is in nice condition. Original hands. Period mirror. Clean label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$225
DIMENSIONS: 38.5in x 17.75in x 4.75in
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Clocks- 3 (Three) Iron front: (1) Unknown, possibly American Clock., New York, shelf clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movement in an iron front case with mother of pearl inlay, c1850; (2) American Clock Co.., New York, shelf clock, 30 day, time only, spring driven movement in a painted iron front case, c1850; (3) Ansonia Clock Co., New York, iron front shelf clock case with mother of pearl inlay, c1850.
CONDITION:
(1) Rear wooden portion of case has been recently rebuilt with modern materials. Paper dial and dial pan are replacements. Unsigned movement. Some small losses of paint and mother of pearl on the front of case. (2) Pendulum bob is a new replacement. Left front foot of clock is broken off, but included for future repair. Original paper dial is soiled and scratched. Paint on front of case has darkened. Nice inner label. (3) Case only. Bezel glass is missing. Backboard is loose. Dimensions are for the larger 8 day clock (1)
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$75
DIMENSIONS: 20in x 17.75in x 5in
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Clocks- 3 (Three): (1) Dutch reproduction wall clock, 8 day, time and strike, weight driven movement in a mahogany case with cast brass ornaments, silvered chapter ring, and topped by a figure supporting a sphere of the heavens, c1970; (2) Black Forest, Germany, two-weight wall or "postal" clock, 30 hour, time and alarm, weight driven wood-plate movement with a turned wood bezel and back-painted glass dial, c1880; (3) Peddler figure novelty clock, 30 hour, time only, spring driven movement in a painted cast metal figural case depicting a German clock peddler carrying two wag-on-the-wall clocks, c1990.
CONDITION:
(1) No weights included. The chain will need to be reinstalled. (2) No pendulum included. Dial with some light pink tint on the right side. Side doors are modern. Comes with two cast iron weights. (3) No pendulum, but these are available from the supply houses. Dimensions are for the peddler figure (3). With the purchase of a few parts, this will be a fun lot to own. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$100
DIMENSIONS: 19in x 8in x 5in
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Clocks- 3 (Three): (1) French, 8 day, time and strike spring brass movement picture frame or Bakers wall clock. Dial is marked "Guiot ". c1900 (2) French, 8 day, time and strike weight brass movement Mobier wall clock. c1900 (3) French, 8 day, time and strike spring brass movement picture frame or bakers wall clock. Dial is marked "Ricardo G. Del Olmo" c1900
CONDITION:
(1) Ebonized wood case with MOP inlay in nice condition. Original dial and hands. Pendulum looks to be a modern replacement. (2) Embossed brass dial surround and pendulum has some paint on the flowers and design elements intact. There are a couple stress cracks in the brass dial surround. Porcelain dial is fine. Original hands and weights.(3) Ebonized and white painted door has darkened a little from aging of the coating over the white paint. Original marble dial has been broken in the past and repaired. Original hands and pendulum.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$300
DIMENSIONS: 22.5in x 19.5in x 5in
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Clocks- 3 (Three): (1) New Haven Clock Co., New Haven, Conn., "Washington", 8 day, time, strike and Westminster chime spring brass movement patent or banjo clock, c1923 (2) William L. Gilbert Clock Co., Winsted, Conn., "Thespian", 8 day, time and strike, spring brass movement wall clock, c1910 (3) Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Reflector", 8 day, time and strike, spring brass movement wall clock, c1886
CONDITION:
(1) Mahogany case in original finish has some scattered surface scratches. Original silvered dial has some scratches around the winding arbors. Original tablets. Nice label on the back. (2) Refinished oak case in nice condition. Dial paper has been replaced. Original hands, pendulum and tablet. Remains of a label on the back. Movement is signed. (3) Ebonized case in need of restoration. Part of the bottom bracket is missing along with the right side mirrors. Only one of the beveled mirrors is original. One of the top finials is missing. Paper dial has some surface abrasion. The wrong pendulum bob has been adapted to the rod. Original hands and tablet. Remains of a label on the back.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$275
DIMENSIONS: 37in x 14in x 4.75in
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Clocks- 33 (Thirty-three) Alarm Clocks, Desk, and Novelty Clocks: large lot of small clocks by makers including Westclox, Ingraham, Ansonia, Waterbury, Swiza, LeCoultre, and others. Also three brass & glass cases.
CONDITION:
Sold) "as) is ".
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$150
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Clocks- 4 (Four) Gingerbread, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movements in oak cases: (1) E. Ingraham, Bristol, Conn., "Atlantic" mantel clock, time and strike, c1915; (2) Wm. L. Gilbert Clock Co., "Navy No. 26" mantel clock, time and strike with alarm, c1901;(3) Sessions Clock Co., Forestville, Conn., "Grand No.1", time and strike, c1915; (4) Sessions Clock Co., Forestville, Conn., unknown model, time and strike with alarm, c1910.
CONDITION:
Clocks are in good overall condition, but may have missing or damaged parts and may need service. Three have been painted white on the inside. Most paper dials are replaced. The "Grand No. 1" has broken door glass. Dimensions provided are for the Grand No. 1 (3). Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$175
DIMENSIONS: 24in x 15in x 4.5in
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Clocks- 4 (Four) illuminated milk glass clocks, 30 hour, time only clocks, spring-driven balance wheel movements with 5 inch dials. One by the American Waltham Watch Co. comes in a velvet lined case. Of the other three, two are complete. An additional, unbroken dial is included in the lot.
CONDITION:
American Waltham Watch Co. is largely complete. The uncovered movement ticks and stops. The other three have cracked and repaired dials. One is missing a hand and some movement parts. Spare dial is a bit worn, but unbroken. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$150
CIRCA: 1890
DIMENSIONS: 5in x 5in x 1in
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Clocks- 4 (Four) Marine Lever: (1) E.N. Welch Manufacturing Co., Forestville, Conn., "Bismarck" Lever, 30 hour, time only, spring driven movement with lever escapement in a brass case, c1880; (2) E.N. Welch, Forestville, Conn., "Octagon Lever", 30 hour, time only, spring driven movement with lever escapement in a rosewood veneered case with painted metal dial, c1885; (3) Probably Welch, octagonal lever, 30 hour, time only, spring driven movement with lever escapement in a rosewood veneered case with painted metal dial, c1885; (4) S.E. Root, Bristol, Conn., marine lever, 30 hour, time only, spring driven movement in a turned walnut case with paper dial, c1875.
CONDITION:
(1) Brass case with dark patina. Painted metal dial is good with two small losses. The rear paper label is excellent. (2) A few losses to the wood veneer. Painted dial with many small scratches. Mostly complete rear label. Second hand has no dial ring associated with it. Hands are mismatched. (3) Some veneer loss. Painted dial is good. No label. Breguet style hands. (4) Solid turned wood case. Paper dial is scratched. Hands are mismatched. All four clocks tick to some degree when coaxed, but will probably need mechanical attention. Dimensions are for the Root (4). Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$150
DIMENSIONS: 9.5in x 9.5in x 3in
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Sextants- 2 (Two) Ball Recording Sextants: Mergenthaler Linotype Company, Brooklyn, New York, "Ball Recording Sextant, Mark I, Mod. 0", 4 inch radius, solid metal frames with integrated arcs reading 0-90, 9 inch sighting scopes, 7 inch vertical drop tubes with recording devices at the bottom, all in a dovetailed wooden cases with U.S. Naval Observatory Certificates of Eccentricity, dated 1944 and 1945.
CONDITION:
an unusual instrument that combines elements of a conventional sextant with a vertical tube holding a set of small steel balls. In use, the operator makes a sighting and "records" the postion of the target by using a trigger to drop the balls one at a time onto a carbon cloth that is mounted over a piece of frosted glass. The impact of the balls on the cloth leave an impression on the frosted glass below, allowing the operator to see and average several measurements taken closely together. While the accuracy of such a device is the subject of debate, its novelty is not. Very good condition. The carbon cloth will need to be replaced. Dimensions are for wooden box. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$150
CIRCA: 1944
DIMENSIONS: 6in x 12.25in x 10.5in
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Clocks- 4 (Four) Marine with Car Clock Movements: one signed M. Low of New York, with an 8 day Waltham movement and three by Roth Bros. of New York, likely also car clock style movements, all with brass cases with screw-on bezels.
CONDITION:
All clocks have missing parts which may include glasses, hands, or winding knobs. All will need mechanical attention. Dimensions are for the larger M. Low clock. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$125
DIMENSIONS: 7.25in x 7.25in x 2.75in
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Clocks- 4 (Four) Wall: (1) Sessions Clock Co., "Regulator E", 8 day, time and simple calendar in an oak case with customized pendulum, c1910; (2) New Haven Clock Co. for the American Wringer Co., "Braddock", 8 day, time and simple calendar in an oak case, c1900; (3) Store regulator, time and strike, spring driven clock fitted with a Chauncey Jerome weight driven movement; (4) Wall-mounted time recorder in an oak case, c1930.
CONDITION:
All clocks with missing parts and in need of mechanical attention. Dimensions are for the "Regulator E" (1). Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$100
DIMENSIONS: 38.5in x 18in x 5.5in
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Clocks- 54 (Fifty-four) Alarm and Travel Clocks: antique and vintage travel and alarm clocks by makers including Seth Thomas, Westclox, Ingraham, Lux, and others.
CONDITION:
Sold) "as) is ".
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$150
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