DESCRIPTION:
Clocks- 8 (Eight): (1) Ansonia Brass Co., Ansonia, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1860; (2) Waterbury Clock Co., Waterbury, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1860 (3) Chauncey Goodrich, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1852 (4) Terry & Andrews, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1845 (5) William S. Johnson, New York, 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1845 (6) Unknown, "46 Courtland St", New York, 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1850 (7) Forestville Mfg. Co., Forestville, Conn., 8 day, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1850 (8) Jerome & Co., New Haven, Conn., 8 day, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1870
CONDITION:
(1) Rosewood veneered case in original finish has some loss on the outer band. Original painted dial is soiled with some wear. Original hands and tablet with scattered background loss. Dark label inside; (2) Refinished rosewood veneered case has small repairs on the bottom outer band. Original painted dial is in nice condition for its age. Original hands and mirror. Clean label inside. (3) Mahogany veneered case in original finish has small piece missing on outer band. Original painted dial has scattered loss. Original hands and tablet with scattered loss. Clean dial inside. (4) Refinished mahogany veneered case has minor loss on the outer band. Original painted dial is clean. Replaced hands. Original tablet has some loss to the frosted areas. (5) Mahogany veneered case, lacking finish, with some loss on the bottom outer band, the case sides and the door. Original painted dial is fairly clean for its age. Replaced minute hand. Cracked original tablet. Top glass is missing. Dark stained label inside. (6) Refinished mahogany veneer case has veneer loss on the outer band with some lifting on the OG molding. Period painted dial is most likely a replacement as it has plugged screw holes. Original tablet is pretty much gone. Gong base is missing. Replaced hands. (7) Mahogany and rosewood veneered case has some loss in places on the outer band. Original painted dial has scattered loss and some paint lifting. Hands are old, but may be replaced. Original tablet has some loss in the center area. Dark label inside. (8) Mahogany veneered case has some damage on the outer band, on the lower left corner OG molding and on the door. Replaced dial and hands. Original tablet has scattered loss. Dark label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$125
DIMENSIONS: 29.25in x 16.5in x 4.25in
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Clocks- 4 (Four): (1) Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "College New York" shelf clock with a spring driven, 8 day, time and half hour strike movement in a walnut case, c1898; (2) E. N. Welch Mfg. Co., Forestville, Conn., "Donita" shelf clock with a spring driven, 8 day, time and half hour strike movement in a black walnut case, c1892; (3) E. N. Welch Mfg., Co., Forestville, Conn., unidentified shelf clock with a spring driven, 8 day, time and hour strike movement in an oak case, c1900. (4) Ansonia Clock Co., New York, unidentified shelf clock with a spring 8 day, time and half hour strike movement in a walnut case, c1900.
CONDITION:
(1) The case retains some finish. The door glass is missing. The paper dial is stained. The hour hand is missing. (2) The case, which is missing the left base return and the top part of the crest, has some original finish. The original painted dial is in good condition. The hands are original. The door glass is original. The movement is signed. (3) The case has lost its finish. The paper dial is replaced. The hands are period. The movement is signed. (4) The case has lost its finish. The dial needs replacing. The hands are original. The door glass is original. The movement is signed. NOTE: The dimensions are for clock number one (1) .
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$100
DIMENSIONS: 24.0in x 14.0in x 4.5in
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Clocks- 5 (Five): American-made 30 hour cottage clocks, some with alarm, by Atkins Clock Co. and Seth Thomas.
CONDITION:
clocks are in nice condition with attractive cases, some replaced dials, good glasses/mirrors, and legible inner labels. All have pendulums. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$250
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 10in x 7in x 4in
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Sextants- 2 (Two) Fairchild Bubble Sextants: Fairchild Camera and Instrument Corp., New York, "A-10A" bubble sextants, black crinkle finish bodies, sights with eye cups, external battery holders, and white plastic recording discs, both in wooden boxes with accessories, one with plate nameing Air Forces, U.S. Army.
CONDITION:
Some evidence of battery corrosion in cases. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$100
CIRCA: 1945
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Clocks- 5 (Five): glass paperweight timepieces, 8 day, spring driven balance wheel car clock movements by Waltham, Elgin, and others in brass cases crown, pendant, and bows, covered with magnifying glass hemispheres, most with white enamel dials, some with black steel hands.
CONDITION:
Two boxes of parts including five movements: 3 by Waltham, 1 by Elgin, and one that may be Swiss. Three are in oversize cases up to 7.5 inches in diameter. Two movement tick and the remainder tick and stop. An assortment of glass hemisphere are included which may not make for complete clocks. This lot appears to be a combination of old and new parts. These clocks are for parts or restoration and are sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$75
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Clocks- 5 (Five): Lot includes two Mission style time and strike wall clocks, a New Haven "Whitney" banjo clock that has been converted to quartz, a full-size modern banjo case, and a E.N. Welch "Drop Octagon No. 2" bevel-front timepiece.
CONDITION:
Clocks are for parts or repair. Dimensions are for the banjo case with no movement. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$125
DIMENSIONS: 37in x 10.5in x 4.25in
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Clocks- 6 (Six) Watchman's Clocks: lot includes four Detex watchman's clocks including Detex "Newman", and "Patrol "; Waltham 8 day for Simplex; older brass model by E. Imhauser of New York, patented in 1876.
CONDITION:
Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$50
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Clocks- 6 (Six): (1) C. & H. S. Sawyer, Colebrook River, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1840; (2) Alden A. Atkins, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1842. (3) Chauncey Jerome, New Haven, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1845. (4) Morse & Co., Plymouth Hollow, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1850 (5) Seth Thomas Clock Co., Plymouth Hollow Hollow, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1860 (6) Chauncey Jerome, New Haven, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1850
CONDITION:
(1) Rosewood veneered case in original finish has some loss on the bottom. Original tablet, dial, and hands. Clean label inside; (2) Mahogany case under a dark finish has small piece of veneer missing the bottom corner. Original painted dial, hands and tablet with some loss. Slightly dark label inside. (3) Mahogany veneered case in original finish has a small piece of veneer missing on the upper left edge. Original painted dial, hands and tablet with loss and lifting to the decal. Slightly dark label inside. (4) Mahogany veneer case in original finish has a couple pieces of veneer missing on the bottom. Original painted dial and frosted tablet. Minute hand is a replacement. Top door glass is broken. Clean label inside. (5) Mahogany veneered case has remains of original finish and a piece of veneer missing the outer band. Original dial with some loss and tablet with some scattered loss. Original hands. Clean label inside. (6) Mahogany veneered case in original finish has a couple small pieces of veneer missing on the door. Original painted dial has scattered loss. Original tablet and hands. Partial, but clean label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$75
DIMENSIONS: 26in x 15.5in x 4in
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Clocks- 8 (Eight) : (1) Clark, Gilbert & Co.,Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1841; (2) Smith & Brothers, New York, 30 hour, time and strike, weight wood movement OG shelf clock, c1840 (3) Morse & Co., Plymouth Hollow, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1855 (4) Hotchkiss & Fields, Burlington, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1846 (5) Henry C. Smith, Plymouth, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight wood movement OG shelf clock, c1845 (6) New Haven Clock Co., New Haven, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, spring brass movement OG shelf clock, c1880 (7) Waterbury Clock Co., Waterbury, Conn., 30 hour, time, strike and alarm spring brass movement OG shelf clock, c1870 (8) Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, spring brass movement round band shelf clock, c1870
CONDITION:
(1) Refinished mahogany veneered case has small repairs on the outer band corners and some loss on the door. Replaced dial and hands. Original mirror; (2) Refinished rosewood veneered case has some small veneer repairs at the out band corners. Original painted dial is in nice condition. Bottom glass now clear. Minute hand missing. Stained label. (3) Partially refinished mahogany veneered case has original finish on the OG molding. Original painted dial has some loss at 3 o'clock. Original hands. Replaced tablet. Dark stained label inside. (4) Refinished mahogany veneered case has poor repairs on the outer band and the door. Original painted dial in nice condition. Replaced hands and tablet. Dark label inside. (5) Refinished mahogany veneered case has repairs and rough veneer on the outer band and one place on the door. Original painted dial has age darkened. One of the keyhole grommets is missing. Original hands and mirror. Dark stained label inside. (6) Mahogany veneered case in an old finish has small repairs on the door corners and some loss. Painted dial is a replacement as the current dial has plugged holes. Doorknob is missing and the bottom glass is now clear. Dark labels inside. (7) Mahogany and rosewood veneered case in an old finish has minor loss on the outer band corners, a repair and damage on the door. Original painted dial is soiled around the winding arbors. Original hands and tablet. Dark label inside. (8) Rosewood veneered case in an old finish has a small chip on the bottom left corner. Original painted dial has some scattered paint loss. Hands are not original. Bottom glass now clear.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$150
DIMENSIONS: 28.25in x 17.25in x 5in
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Sextants- 2 (Two) Heath & Co. Boxed Sextants: Heath & Co., London, 6.5 inch radius sextants, metal frames with black crinkle finish, signed brass arcs with inset silvered scales, one with micrometer drum and the other knurled thumb screw for vernier adjustment, one with index magnifier, sighting telescopes, sun shades, index and horizon glasses, wood and bakelite handles, all in finger-jointed wood boxes with labels under the lid dated 1932 and 1948.
CONDITION:
Generally good condition. Some missing parts within fitted storage boxes. Silvered scales are tarnished. Oneinstrument is missing both mirrors. Dimensions are for closed wooden box. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$225
DIMENSIONS: 5in x 11in x 10.5in
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Clocks- 8 (Eight): Lot includes five mechanical and electric double-sided desk clocks by makers such as Phinney-Walker, Semca, Imhof, and Twinface; an English chess clock by Sutton Coldfield; a Swiss-made electric desk calendar clock displaying Italian language; a Swiss double-sided clock with calendar and thermometer on a green marble base.
CONDITION:
Clock with marble base is missing one piece of glass. Dimensions are for clock with marble base. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$125
DIMENSIONS: 4.5in x 9.25in x 2.5in
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Clocks- 9 (Nine): Assorted spring-driven and electric mantel clocks by makers including Seth Thomas, Gilbert, and Junghans.
CONDITION:
For parts or repair. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$125
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France, Comtoise lantern clock, 8 day, time and strike with alarm, weight driven movement with verge escapement, thread suspension with rear-hanging pendulum in a posted iron frame case, heavy brass chapter ring with Roman numerals, single brass hand, alarm ring with Roman numerals, applied brass spandrels with hearts, all resting on turned iron feet in the front, and topped with a thick pierced brass fronton flanked by two turned brass finials.
CONDITION:
The iron front is in two pieces with a seam running along the left side behind the chapter ring. Visible brass parts have been cleaned and show fine scratches. Some light rust on iron and steel parts. Both wood winding drums have large cracks. Many fine construction details within the movement including: decorative nuts, turned steel linkages and supports, and a curlicue on the end of strike trip lever. This clock has an uncommon pivoted and curved rack with teeth on both sides. Unlike most clocks of this vintage, it also employs one counterweight within the strike train. Movement pillars have a slight flare with triangular cutout in the bottoms. Four bladed iron fly. Three hammers: one for hour strike, one for passing strike on the half hour, and one for the alarm. Sides and back are absent. The clock does not come with weights or a pendulum. This clock was sold by Ivoire Saint-Etienne on October 13th, 2012 as lot number 57.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$325
CIRCA: mid 18th Century
DIMENSIONS: 13in x 7.5in x 4.75in
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Gebrüder Junghans AG, Schramberg, Germany, "World Time Clock", 8 day, time only, spring driven pendulum movement in a metal case taking the form of a windmill, a primary clock dial in the base and subsidiary dials radiating from the top showing times for other locations on the globe including Paris, Peking, Amsterdam, Petersburg.
CONDITION:
Paint is flaking off of the sheet metal tower. Green composition at the base is starting to chip off. Celluloid dial on the main clock is badly cracked. Only four the eight upper dials are present. All four have their hands. The movement escapes when the pendulum leader is moved by hand. Pendulum bob is absent. When working, the windmill vanes would turn once per hour via a vertical shaft from the movement below. Each small dial has a set of motion works to advance the individual hands. The movement is signed only "Germany" and "140" Clearly, this piece is a candidate for parts or considerable restoration.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$100
CIRCA: 1900
DIMENSIONS: 9.5in x 9.5in x 22.5in
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Japy Frères & Cie, Paris, France, figural mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven pendule de Paris movement, black slate base with molded front and top supporting a cast spelter case with agrarian theme including a basket and hoe, and seated female figure with a sickle in one hand and a sheaf of wheat in the other, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and blued steel Breguet hands.
CONDITION:
The black slate case has some chips at the corners. The white enamel dial has fine cracks in the lower right portion. The spelter figure has been touched up with paint. The clock and figure were glued to the top of the slate case in recent years and the brown epoxy is visible along some of the edges. If this clock ever had feet they are now absent.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$175
CIRCA: 1890
DIMENSIONS: 16in x 20.5in x 6.5in
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Sextants- 2 (Two) Weems & Plath Boxed Sextants: Weems & Plath, Germany, 6.5 inch sextants, pierced metal ladder frames with black finish, signed brass arcs with graduations from -5 to 125, micrometer drum vernier adjustment, multiple shades for horizon and index mirrors, sighting scopes, prisms, and black pastic handles, all in finger-jointed mahogany boxes, one with a certificate dated 1977.
CONDITION:
Wood boxes worn, missing parts and in need of repair. Instruments are clearly used but are in fairly good condition. One case marked "USCG ". Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$150
DIMENSIONS: 7in x 12in x 12in
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Sextants- 3 (Three) Brandis & Son Boxed Sextants: Brandis & Sons Inc., New York, for U.S. Navy, 6 inch sextants, signed on index arms, pierced metal frames with black satin finish, brass arcs with U.S. Navy serial numbers and inset graduated silvered scales, knurled vernier adjustment, index magnifiers, multiple shades for horizon and index mirrors, wood handles, all in finger-jointed mahogany boxes, two with old paper labels.
CONDITION:
all three instrument sets are missing pieces. Silvered dials are tarnished. Certificates of inspection from U.S. Naval Observatory are dated, 1919 and 1936. Dimensions are for wooden box. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$225
DIMENSIONS: 5.25in x 9.75in x 9.75in
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Military Accoutrements- 9 (Nine) Items: an assortment of small military items including a leather-cased brass compass by J.M. Glauser of London dated 1937, leather-cased pocket sextant signed Troughton & Simms of London dated 1915, a French military car clock, two small compasses, three wristwatches, and an Elgin jitterbug timer.
CONDITION:
Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$25
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Music boxes and parts- 3 (Three) complete music boxes and many parts: music boxes include a Thorens disc music box with four discs, a Swiss music box with 3.5in cylinder, and a small music box in carved wood case. Many small movements and a large antique cylinder music box for parts or repair.
CONDITION:
Most items in need of restoration. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$175
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Novelties- 7 (Seven): lot includes: carved figure leaning on a lamp post which holds a small incandescent bulb; plastic battery-operated whistler figure; small clock peddler figure with quartz watch movement; large cast clock peddler figure with German novelty clock movement; Japanese swinging doll clock under glass; German made birdcage clock; Japanese made birdcage clock.
CONDITION:
clocks and figures in reasonably good cosmetic condition. All need mechanical attention. Dimensions are for the larger clock peddler figure. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$250
DIMENSIONS: 18.5in x 4in x 6in
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Parts- 14 (Fourteen) clock movements: lot includes seven 30 hour weight driven movements, three 8 day weight driven movements, and four 8 day spring driven movements. Makers include Welch, Ansonia, New Haven, and others.
CONDITION:
Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$100
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Parts- 15 (Fifteen) clock movements: a nice assortment of American time and strike clock movements including 30 hour and 8 day weight driven movements as well as 8 day spring driven movements by Ansonia, Ingraham, and Jerome.
CONDITION:
Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$200
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Parts- 2 (Two) Figural Statues: (1) France, after Auguste Moreau, "The Water Carrier", cast spelter with bronze patination, depicting a child carrying a large vase by a rope; (2) France, swinging mystery clock base, cast spelter with bronze patination, featuring a woman in flowing dress with two putti at her side, both early 20th Century.
CONDITION:
(1) The figure is in excellent condition with no breaks or repairs. The patination is also very good. The vase the figure is meant to carry is absent. One of the four small feet is also missing. The figure is signed on the base in the back. It also has a small tag indicating that it was fabricated in France. (2) The statue is in good condition except for the arm of the putto on the right, whose arm has broken off, and which is included with the lot. The bronze patination has worn and scratch off in many places. Dimensions are for "The Water Carrier" (1). Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$50
DIMENSIONS: 23in x 9in x 9in
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Reproduction Ferris wheel gravity timepiece, 8 day, time only, weight driven balance wheel movement in a glazed wood case with applied brass ornaments, polychrome enamel dial, a small barometer dial below, and alcohol thermometer adjacent, all surmounted by a patinated brass lion.
CONDITION:
Case with a few small dents on the back side is in very good overall condition. Nice patina on the cast metal elements. Dial with brilliants is in fine condition. Comes with a set of steel balls. She steel balls are loaded onto an inclined plane in the top front compartment of the clock from which they role down to fill the chambers of the Ferris wheel assembly located in the rear of the clock. The weight of the balls causes the wheel to rotate which in turn drives the mechanism. The balls drop from the Ferris wheel into the base of the clock which is accessed from a drawer in the front.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$375
CIRCA: 1980
DIMENSIONS: 22in x 10.5in x 8in
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Clocks- 8 (Eight): (1) Forestville Manufacturing Co., Forestville, Conn., 30 hour, 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) George Marsh, Winchester, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1850 (4) Forestville Clock Co., Forestville, Conn., 30 hour, time, strike and alarm weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1850 (5) E. & A. Ingraham & Co., Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1852 (6) M. W. Atkins & Co., Bristol, Conn., 8 day, time and strike, weight brass movement OOG shelf clock, c1850 (7) Forestville Clock Co., Forestville, Conn., 30 hour, time, strike and alarm weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1850 (8) William L. Gilbert Clock Co., Winsted, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1870
CONDITION:
(1) Refinished mahogany veneered case has some veneer loss on the lower right side. Replaced dial. Original hands. Original tablet has scattered loss. Dark label inside; (2) Refinished rosewood veneered case has some loss on the outer band. Original painted dial is soiled with wear to the numbers. Replaced hands. Original tablet has minor loss. Clean label inside. (3) Refinished mahogany veneered case has a couple chips on the outer band and lower left side. Original painted dial has some paint loss. Replaced hands. Period mirror looks to be original. Stained label inside. (4) Refinished mahogany veneered case has some loss on the outer band. Original dial pan has a new paper dial. Original hands and mirror. Very dark label inside. (5) Mahogany veneered case in an old finish has a couple chips on the outer band. Original painted dial has some wear at the winding arbors. Original hands and tablet with some loss. Clean label inside. (6) Rosewood veneered case in original finish has some loss on the outer band and the door. Original painted dial has a couple small spots of paint loss. Original hands and mirror. (7) Refinished mahogany and zebra wood veneered case has some loss on the outer band. Original painted dial has minor loss at the mounting pins. Original hands and mirror. Clean label inside. (8) Mahogany and rosewood veneered case in an old finish has minor loss on the outer band. Original painted dial has scattered loss. Replaced hands. Original tablet has background loss. Dark label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$100
DIMENSIONS: 29in x 16.5in x 4.25in
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Clocks- 8 (Eight): (1) Henry C. Smith, Plymouth, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1840; (2) E. & A. Ingraham, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1852 (3) W. S. Conant, New York, 30 hour, time and strike, weight wood movement bevel case shelf clock, c1840 (4) John Hunt, Plainville, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1840 (5) William S. Johnson, New York, 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1845 (6) Alden A. Atkins, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1843 (7) Rombach & Shwab, Edinburgh, Scotland, 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1850. (8) J. J. & W. Beals, Boston, Mass., 30 hour, time, strike and alarm weight wood movement OG shelf clock, c1845.
CONDITION:
(1) Mahogany veneered case in old finish has loss on the outer band and the case sides. Original painted dial has age darkened with wear to the numbers. Replaced minute hand. Original tablet has scattered loss; (2) Refinished mahogany veneered case has repairs and loss on the outer band. Replaced dial, tablet and minute hand. Dark label inside. (3) Refinished mahogany and rosewood veneered case has some loss at the bottom outer band and right case side. Original painted dial has minor loss. Original hands. Period mirror. Dark label inside. (4) Mahogany veneered case in an old finish has small veneer damage on the bottom case sides. Original painted dial has some wear at the winding arbors. Original tablet. Missing hands. Dark label inside. Alarm bell missing. (5) Rosewood veneered case in an old finish has loss on the outer band. Original painted dial is in pretty good condition for its age. Original hands and tablet. Dark stained label inside. (6) Refinished mahogany case has some loss on the outer band. Replaced dial and tablet. Stained label inside. (7) Overpasted label on what looks to be Chauncey Jerome, New Haven, Conn., label. Rosewood veneered case in an old finish has some loss on the outer band. Original painted dial has some wear and a couple small spots of paint loss. Original hands. Original tablet is cracked. Clean label inside. (8) Refinished mahogany veneered case has small loss at the outer band corners. Original painted dial is in nice condition with some minor wear. Original hands and mirror. Clean label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$125
DIMENSIONS: 25.5in x 15.5in x 4.25in
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Clocks- 8 (Eight): (1) Waterbury Clock Co., Waterbury, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, spring brass movement miniature OG shelf clock, c1870; (2) Unknown, 30 hour, time and strike, spring brass movement miniature OG shelf clock, c1870. (3) New Haven Clock Co., New Haven, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, spring brass movement OG shelf clock, c1870. (4) E. N. Welch Mfg. Co., Forestville, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, spring brass movement miniature OG shelf clock, c1860 (5) Unknown, empty OG case. (6) E. N. Welch Mfg. Co., Forestville, Conn., 30 hour, time, strike and alarm spring brass movement miniature OG shelf clock, c1860 (7) William L. Gilbert Clock Co., Winsted, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, spring brass movement miniature OG shelf clock, c1870. (8) Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., 30 hour, time, strike and alarm spring brass movement miniature "Round Band" shelf clock, c1870
CONDITION:
(1) Rosewood veneered case has lost its finish and has a small veneer loss on the outer band. Original painted dial has loss at the mounting screws. Minute hand and mirror are replacements. Dark label inside; (2) Rosewood veneered case in original finish. The door is most likely a replacement as the hinges have been moved and the inset on the OG molding has been modified to accept the hinges. The painted dial has wear and an extra hole. Minute hand is a replacement. Tablet on the door is worn. (3) Rosewood veneered case in original finish has veneer loss on the outer band, door and OG molding. Original painted dial has some loss at the mounting screws. Original hands and tablet that has light scattered loss. Dark label inside. (4) Refinished mahogany veneered case has veneer missing on the bottom outer band and small loss on the bottom sides. Original painted dial has small loss at the mounting screws. Period hands, but do not match. Tablet is a replacement. Dark label inside. (5) Empty mahogany veneered case in original finish. The backboard is missing. Remains of a Fenn tablet. (6) Rosewood veneered case in an old finish has loss on the outer band and small piece on the door. Part of the veneer on top of the case is missing. Replaced dial. Original hands and tablet with some loss. Dark label inside. (7) Mahogany veneered case in original finish has loss on the outer band. Original painted dial has scattered loss. Original hands and tablet with some loss. Dark label inside. (8) Rosewood veneered case in original finish has some loss on the round band. Original painted dial has scattered loss. Original hands and tablet. Stained label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$150
DIMENSIONS: 19in x 12in x 3.75in
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Sextants- 2 (Two) Heath & Co. Boxed Sextants: Heath & Co., London, 6.5 inch radius sextants, metal frames with black finish, signed brass arcs with inset silvered scales reading 0-150, patented "Endless Tangent Screw" vernier adjustment, index magnifiers, sighting telescopes, sun shades, index and horizon glasses, with wood handles, all in finger-jointed wood boxes with labels under the lid dated 1941 and 1963.
CONDITION:
silvered scales have tarnished. Some telescopes are incomplete or mismatched. One sextant will need to have its horizon glass installed. Dimensions are for the wooden box. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$175
DIMENSIONS: 5.5in x 11in x 10.25in
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Clocks- 8 (Eight): American Clock Co., (Chauncey Jerome), New York, 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, c1860 (3) Brewster & Co., Bristol, 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1855 (4) George Marsh, Winchester, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1850 (5) Ansonia Brass Co., Ansonia, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1860 (6) F. C. Andrews, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1840 (7) Boardman & Wells, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1840 (8) William L. Gilbert Clock Co., Winsted, Conn., 30 hour, time, strike and alarm weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1870
CONDITION:
(1) Mahogany veneered case in an old finish has some loss on the outer band and small veneer damage on the door. Replaced dial and hands. Original tablet has scattered loss. Dark label inside; (2) Mahogany veneered case in an old finish has damage on the bottom board, the case sides and the door. Original painted dial has loss at the winding arbors, the mounting pins and wear and poor repairs to the numbers. Original and table with background loss. Dark label inside. (3) Rosewood veneered case has some loss on the outer band, the left side and the door. Original painted dial has scattered loss. Original hands and tablet. Dark label inside. (4) Mahogany veneered case with remains of original finish has loss on the outer band and the case sides. Original painted dial has some wear and minor loss at the mounting pins and winding arbors. Replaced tablet and hands. Dark label inside. (5) Mahogany veneered case in poor condition with loss and veneer lifting on the outer band and the door. Original painted dial is soiled with some minor loss at the mounting pins. Replaced hour hand and mirror. Dark label inside. (6) Mahogany and rosewood veneered case has loss on the outer band, the door and case sides. Repainted dial. Missing hands, gong base and gong. Remains of a dark label inside. (7) Refinished mahogany veneered case has minor loss on the outer band. Original painted dial has some loss at the mounting pins and the edges. Original hands. Replaced tablet. Dark label inside. (8) Refinished rosewood veneered case has minor loss on the outer band. Original painted dial has scattered loss. Original tablet and hands. Stained label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$100
DIMENSIONS: 28in x 17in x
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Terry Clock Co., Waterbury, Conn., "Octagon Top Drop", 8 day, time and strike, brass spring movement wall clock
CONDITION:
This wood case with an iron front and door looks repainted. The dial has been repainted. Tablet is replaced. Original hands. The bottom door has an imperfection at the right corner that may be a casting flaw. The label inside is a photocopy. These iron front Terry wall clocks are scarce.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$275
CIRCA: 1870
DIMENSIONS: 19in x 9.5in x 3.25in
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DESCRIPTION:
Unsigned, modern copy of an 8 day, time, strike and chime spring-driven brass movement of a Willard style Massachusetts shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Nicely made mahogany and mahogany veneered case in overall very nice condition.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$100
CIRCA: 1980
DIMENSIONS: 34in x 13.5in x 7in
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Vanini & Montini, Peterborough, England, wheel or banjo barometer with alcohol thermometer, in an inlaid mahogany veneered case with silvered dial and brass indicator knob.
CONDITION:
Case has some small veneer repairs. The crest looks to have been given a new clear coat. Unit does contain mercury, but may need servicing. Thermometer appears to function.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$75
CIRCA: 1870
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3 (Three) Boxes of Instrument Parts: lot includes sextant sun shades and mirrors, pelorus and compass dials, gyrocompass parts, many sextant telescopes, reflecting prisms for telescopic alidades, micrometer drums for sextants, barometer tubs and dials, and more.
CONDITION:
Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$250
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5 (Five) Wood Cases with Sextant Part: Wooden cases for U.S. Navy Mark III type sextants, four incomplete sextants included in cases.
CONDITION:
Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$25
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Books- 12 (Twelve): classic reference books on American clocks including "American Shelf and Wall Clocks" by Ball, "The American Clock" by Distin & Bishop, and "A Treasury of American Clocks" by Brooks Palmer. Lot also includes 8 reference books by Tran Duy Ly.
CONDITION:
All but one of the books is a hardcover. Most in very good condition. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$200
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Books- 2 (Two) Boxes of Printed Material: lot includes old catalogs, many from jewelery supply companies such as Benj. Allen & Co., A.C. Becken Company, E.L. Rice & Company, and Wm. J. Frazer. Also included is a scrapbook full of photographic postcards, and several issues of "Keystone" magazine which was dedicated to Jewelers and related trades.
CONDITION:
materials range in condition from very good to fair/poor. A couple of the catalogs have missing bindings or covers. Very good reference material for jewelers and horologists.
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$50
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Books- 9 (Nine) Catalogs on Tools and Hardware: large catalogs featuring hardware, tools, and some finished goods. Companies include: Bostwick-Braun Hardware Co.; Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co.; Wm. Frazer Jr.; Watkins-Cottrell Company; Belknap Hardware & Manufacturing Co.; Buhl Sons Co.; Lyon Brothers Inc.; and Phoenix Chair Company. Also included is a 1918 Donnelley "Red Book" business directory and buyer's guide.
CONDITION:
all but one of the catalogs are hardcover. All show age and use. The Phoenix Chair Co. catalog was repurposed into a scrapbook for poems clipped from magazines and newspapers around the turn of the last century. These are great references for tool collectors and students of material culture.
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$25
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Clocks- 2 (Two): (1) Brewster & Ingrahams, Bristol, Conn., 8 day, time, strike and alarm spring brass movement round gothic or beehive clock. (2) Brewster & Ingrahams, Bristol, Conn., 8 day, time and strike, spring brass movement round gothic or beehive clock.
CONDITION:
(1) Refinished rosewood veneered case has some loss and repairs on the base and some damage on the door. Repainted dial. Period hands. Original acid etched and cut tablet. Door lock now has a brass knob. Dark label inside. (2) Refinished mahogany veneered case in nice condition has some small damage on the top back edge and minor damage at the door lock. Original painted wood dial has a couple small paint chips. Original hands and acid etched and cut tablet. Clean label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$250
CIRCA: 1845
DIMENSIONS: 19in x 10.5in x 4in
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Clocks- 2 (Two): (1) Copy of an E. Howard style patent or banjo timepiece. c2000 (2) Unsigned, Massachusetts style 8 day, weight brass movement patent of banjo timepiece. c1900
CONDITION:
(1) Well made copy in walnut in nice condition. Reproduction tablets, the lower one saying "U. S. Lighthouse Establishment ". German made time and strike brass movement.(2) Mahogany and mahogany veneered case in an old and possibly original finish. The zinc dial was repaired in the center and the winding hole has been enlarged. The dial has darkened a little with some surface stains. The dial is signed "A. Hornby, Wethersfield ". The case now contains a Kilbourn & Proctor movement. Both tablets are later replacements. Replaced hands. The cast brass bezel and it's attached mounting ring looks to be the type used by the Waterbury Clock Co. It doesn't fit the head very well as a couple mounting holes are outside the case sides.
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$150
DIMENSIONS: 34.5in x 10in x 4.5in
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Clocks- 2 (Two): (1) Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Arch Top", 8 day, time and strike spring brass movement shelf clock. c1880 (2) Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Chime Clock No. 96", 8 day, time, strike, and chime on 4 rods spring brass movement mantel clock. c1928
CONDITION:
(1) Walnut and burl walnut veneered case in original finish has a small chip on the bottom corner, small piece at the back of the top molding and a couple small spots on the top front. Original painted dial has scattered loss. Original hands. Clean label inside. (2) Inlaid mahogany case in nice condition in original finish. Original silvered dial has some light surface scratches at the winding arbors. Original hands.
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$175
DIMENSIONS: 15.25in x 10.25 x 4.5in
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Clocks- 2 (Two): (1) Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Boston V.P.", 8 day, time, strike and alarm spring brass movement city series shelf clock. c1884 (2) Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Omaha", 8 day, time and strike spring brass movement city series shelf clock. c1894
CONDITION:
(1) Walnut case in nice condition. Original painted dial has a small chip near 12 o'clock. Original hands, tablet and pendulum. Remains of a label inside. (2) Cherry case in good condition has some dings and scraps to the original finish. Some of the small finials are missing on the top gallery. Original painted dial has some wear and inpainting in loss areas the does not match the original paint. Original hands. Original pendulum has lost its nickel plating. Clean label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$150
DIMENSIONS: 21.5in x 13.5in x 4.25in
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Clocks- 3 (Three): (1) William L. Gilbert Clock Co., Winsted, Conn., "Turret", 8 day, time and strike, spring brass movement shelf clock, c1881 (2) Waterbury Clock Co., Waterbury, Conn., "Mansfield", 8 day, time and strike, spring brass movement shelf clock, c1891 (3) Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Kenisco", 8 day, time and strike, spring brass movement shelf clock, c1901
CONDITION:
(1) Walnut case in original finish. Small finials on each corner are missing. Original paper dial has some light surface stains. Original hands, pendulum and tablet. Clean label on the back. (2) Refinished pressed oak case. Replaced paper dial. Original tablet, hands and pendulum. A small damaged area on the curved top behind the front crest. A furniture store label on the back. (3) Pressed oak case in original finish. A pressed oak ornament is missing on the top crest. Original paper dial has surface wear and poor repairs. Original hands and pendulum.
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$175
DIMENSIONS: 22.5in x 14.5in x 5in
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Clocks- 7 (Seven) Mantel: 8 day, time and strike, spring driven black painted wood mantel clocks by makers such as Sessions, Ingraham, and Waterbury. Also included is a French mantel clock with mahogany case, white enamel dial, and Japy Frères movement.
CONDITION:
Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$125
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Clocks- 7 (Seven): (1) Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, spring brass movement miniature beveled case shelf clock, c1870; (2) Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., 30 hour, time, strike and alarm spring brass movement miniature round band shelf clock, c1870. (3) Hiram Welton, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and alarm empty OG case, c1840. (4) Waterbury Clock Co., Waterbury, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, spring brass movement miniature OG shelf clock, c1870. (5) Seth Thomas Clock Co., Plymouth Hollow Hollow, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, spring brass movement miniature round band shelf clock, c1860. (6) Waterbury Clock Co., Waterbury, Conn., 30 hour, time, strike and alarm spring brass movement miniature OG shelf clock, c1870. (7) Empty, miniature OG shelf clock.
CONDITION:
(1) Mahogany veneered case in original finish has some loss on the outer band and on the left side. Original dial is stained, has scattered loss and inpainting. Period mismatched hands. Original tablet has minor loss. Verge, label, gong and gong base are missing. Movement is signed; (2) Mahogany veneered case in original finish has veneer loss on the outer band. Original painted dial has age darkened and is soiled. Original hands and tablet. Dark stained label inside. (3) Mahogany veneered case, no finish, with veneer loss on the outer band. Tablet is period and looks to be original. Case originally held a time and alarm weight brass movement invented by S. B. Terry. Clean, but stained label inside. (4) Refinished rosewood veneered case in nice condition. Original painted dial has some scattered paint loss. Original hands and tablet. Dark label inside. (5) Mahogany veneered case in an old finish has small damage to upper corner outer band. Original painted dial has scattered loss. Mismatch period hands. A nice original Fenn tablet. A very dark label inside. Extra pair of ST hands included. (6) Mahogany and rosewood veneered case in original finish has veneer loss on the outer band and the door bottom. Original painted dial has scattered loss on the edges and at the winding arbors. Original hands. Bottom glass now clear. (7) Mahogany veneered case in an old finish has loss on the outer band. Original tablet has some scattered loss. There is no label, but may have been another Hiram Welton as the case is the same size as item no 3.
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$75
DIMENSIONS: 19in x 12in x 3.75in
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Clocks- 8 (Eight): (1) Charles Stratton, Worcester, Mass., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1842; (2) E. N. Welch Mfg. Co., Forestville, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1860 (3) New England Clock Co., Farmington, Conn., 8 day, time and strike brass lever movement Westminster chime OG shelf clock, c1980. (4) C. Boardman, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1845. (5) Ansonia Clock Co., Ansonia, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1860 (6) J. C. Brown, Forestville, Conn., 8 day, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1850 (7) M. Welton's Clocks, New York, 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1842 (8) E. N. Welch Mfg. Co., Forestville, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1860
CONDITION:
(1) Mahogany veneered case, needs finish, has loss on the outer band and the door. Some of the missing veneer pieces are inside the case. There is no dial, hands, tablet, gong base or gong; (2) Mahogany veneered case in original finish has loss on the outer band and the door. Original painted dial has minor paint loss. Original hands and tablet with some loss. Fairly clean label inside. (3) Stained pine case in original finish has scratches and some abrasion at the lower door hinge. Original painted dial, tablet and hands. Clean label inside. (4) Refinished mahogany and rosewood veneered case in nice condition. Original painted dial has scattered paint loss. Replaced hands. Gong base and gong are missing. Original frosted tablet. Clean label inside. (5) Pine case has lost its original veneer. Repainted dial. Original hands. Replaced tablet. Dark partial label inside. (6) Rosewood and mahogany veneered case has some repairs on the outer band. Replaced dial. Original tablet is damaged on the right side. Period hands. Remains of a label inside. (7) Refinished mahogany veneered case in good condition. Period dial has been repainted and might be a replacement as it does not fit the door opening. Replace hands. The border area around the frosted tablet is now clear. Clean label inside. (8) Refinished rosewood veneered case in nice condition. Original painted dial has loss and some lifting in the center area. Original hands. Original tablet has loss. Fairly clean label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$100
DIMENSIONS: 29in x 16.5in x 4.25in
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Clocks- 8 (Eight): (1) H. Welton & Co., Terrysville, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1840; (2) J. J. & W. Beals, Boston, Mass., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1850. (3) J. (Joel) Lane, Southington, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1845. (4) E. N. Welch Mfg. Co., Forestville, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1860. (5) Wm.L. Gilbert Clock, Winsted, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1860. (6) Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., 30 hour, time, strike and alarm weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1870. (7) Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1870 (8) New Haven Clock Co., New Haven, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1855.
CONDITION:
(1) Mahogany and maple veneered case has had some repairs on the outer band and some loss near the upper door hinge. Original painted dial has scattered loss. Replaced hands and tablet. Dark stained label inside; (2) Refinished mahogany veneered case has repairs and some loss on the outer band. Original painted dial has some loss at the top and at the mounting screws. Original hands. Mirror looks to be original. Dark label inside. (3) Refinished mahogany veneered case has small loss at the outer band corners. Original painted dial has scattered loss on the edges. Replaced hands and tablet. Dark label inside. (4) Mahogany veneered case in an old finish has some loss at the outer band and lifting on the right side and on the lower right OG molding. Original painted dial has wear and some loss at the mounting pins. Original hands a remains of original tablet. Dark label inside. (5) Mahogany veneered case in rough shape with veneer loss on the outer band, the door and some lifting and shrinkage of the veneer. Original painted dial has some loss. Original hands and tablet with some loss. Dark label inside. (6) Refinished rosewood and mahogany veneered case in nice condition. Original painted dial has scattered loss and wear. Replaced mirror. Period hands. Dark label inside. (7) Rosewood veneered case in original has some loss on the outer band. Original painted dial has age darkened with some loss at the winding arbors. Hands look to be original. Remains of original tablet. Clean label inside. (8) Mahogany veneered case in nice conditioin. Original painted dial has loss at 12 o'clock. Replaced hands and tablet. Dark stained label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$100
DIMENSIONS: 26in x 15.25in x 4in
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Copy of a J. C. Brown, Forestville Mfg. Co., Bristol, Conn., 8 day, spring brass movement wall lyre timepiece.
CONDITION:
Mahogany veneered case in original finish. A note inside indicates the case was made by George Bruno of Torrington, Conn. The case has an Ingraham movement. Period hands. The soiled dial is paper.
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$450
CIRCA: 1980
DIMENSIONS: 28in x 11.25in x 3.5in
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Glass domes- 18 (Eighteen): Glass domes, one oval with the rest being round, two with associated wood bases. The lot comes with two additional round wood bases.
CONDITION:
Dimensions are for the largest dome, which does not have an associated base. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$75
DIMENSIONS: 15in x 7.5in x 7.5in
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H. W. Cantley, Ocean City, New Jersey, 8 day, time and strike spring brass movement copy of a pillar & scroll shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Mr. Cantley made a nice copy of a mahogany and mahogany veneered clock, dial and tablet.
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$25
CIRCA: 1967
DIMENSIONS: 30in x 17.5in x 5in
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Navigational Instruments- 6 (Six) Navigational Instruments: lot includes a sextant by the Fairchild Aviation Corporation of New York, Sangamo Tachograph, Calculagraph, gimbaled compass by E. S. Ritchie & Sons of Boston, Darra compass corrector, and a Kelvin-White hand compass with integrated battery-powered light.
CONDITION:
Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$100
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Sextants- 2 (Two) Boxed Marine Sextants: 7 inch radius sextant by Wilfred O. White Nautical Instruments, Boston and 6 inch radius sextant by H. Hughes & Son Ltd., London, both in fitted wood cases with accessories.
CONDITION:
Though there are some pieces missing from both instrument sets, these will still make great display pieces. The White sextant has a dark patina and considerable verdigris. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$200
DIMENSIONS: 6in x 10.25in x 10.75in
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Riley Whiting, Winchester, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike weight wood movement carved column and eagle splat shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Mahogany and mahogany veneered case in original finish has some roughness on the capital tops. Right side return has a little damage. Mirror is a replacement. Original painted dial is fairly nice for its age. Original hands. Case probably had a bell originally, but now has a gong. The movement is replaced as it is not the type made by Whiting. Clean label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$200
CIRCA: 1830
DIMENSIONS: 33.5in x 18in x 5.75in
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Seth Thomas, Plymouth, Conn., & others, 30 hour, time, strike and alarm weight wood movement shelf clock.
CONDITION:
A later conversion of a half column & splat shelf clock with the addition of a pillar & scroll top, feet and columns. A painted gold circle has been added to in the center of an otherwise nice dial. Tablet by Tom Moberg. Label inside the case is a copy. Alarm movement appears to be a Seth Thomas.
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$250
CIRCA: 1835
DIMENSIONS: 30in x 17.5in x 4.75in
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W. H. McCarthy & Son, London, large aneroid barometer and thermometer.
CONDITION:
Mahogany case in an old finish has small hairline on the outer ring of the case. Original hands. Original painted dial has some slight loss at the number 30 and a small scratch near the name.
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$475
CIRCA: 1900
DIMENSIONS: 18in x 18in x 4.5in
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Wm. L. Gilbert Clock Co., Winsted, Conn., "Old Mr. Boston" novelty advertising clock, 8 day, time only, spring driven balance wheel movement in a solid wood case shaped and painted to look like a bottle of whisky, silvered dial and steel hands.
CONDITION:
This model of clock as shown in Ly's Gilbert reference has a metal case with raised letters and trim in black. This example was well-crafted from solid wood to look like a whiskey bottle. The white and black paint do appear to have some age. The silver paint on the cap is more recent and was not applied with care. Gilbert timepiece movement and silvered dial. The words "8 day" on the dial have been strengthened.
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$100
CIRCA: 1935
DIMENSIONS: 22in x 10in x 4.5in
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Loire", 8 day, time and strike spring brass movement enameled iron case mantel clock.
CONDITION:
Restored enameled iron case has a few pin holes in the finish at the front curved edge below the dial and some at the top. Original porcelain dial has a hairline at 7 o'clock and repairs at 2 and 4 o'clock. Movement is signed.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$150
PRICE SOLD:
$75
CIRCA: 1904
DIMENSIONS: 12.25in x 15.25in x 6.5in
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Office Regulator", 8 day, time and strike spring brass movement wall clock.
CONDITION:
Walnut and walnut veneered case in nice condition in original finish. Original paper dial has age darkened a little and has surface abrasion at the winding arbors. Original hands and pendulum. Nice label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$250
CIRCA: 1906
DIMENSIONS: 32in x 17in x 5in
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, 8 day, time and strike spring brass movement enameled iron case mantel clock. We could not find this model in the catalog.
CONDITION:
Enameled iron case in nice condition. Original enameled dial is fine also. Original hands. Movement is signed.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$175
CIRCA: 1901
DIMENSIONS: 17.5in x 13in x 5.75in
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Books- 22 (Twenty-two): references on clocks and watches including "Bench Practices for Watch Repairers" by Fried, "Watch & Clock Encyclopedia" by DeCarle, and "The World's Great Clocks & Watches" by Hamlyn. Other authors include Jagger, Fleet, Bly, Terwilliger, Hering, Smith, Edey, Bruton, Dreppard, Harris, LLoyd, Jones, and Tyler.
CONDITION:
most are hardcover, some with dust jackets. Books are in fair to good condition. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$25
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Chauncey Ives, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike weight wood movement half column & splat shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Mahogany and mahogany veneered case has been partially refinished with some loss to the original stenciling on the columns and veneer repairs on the base.. The top splat is a replacement. Original painted dial now has a clear coat finish and has some loss on the right side. Original hands. Tablet is a replacement. Bone key escutcheon is missing. The dark label now has a heavy clear coating over it.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$125
CIRCA: 1828
DIMENSIONS: 28.5in x 16.75in x 4.75in
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Clocks- 2 (Two) :(1) Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Newark", 8 day, time and strike spring brass movement City Series mantel clock. c1884 (2) F. Kroeber Clock Co., New York, "Garnet", 8 day, time and strike spring brass movement mantel clock. c1880
CONDITION:
(1) Walnut case in nice condition in original finish. Original painted dial has some loss in the center, near 9 o'clock and wear to the chapter ring. Original hands and pendulum. (2) Ebonized wood case in very nice condition in original finish. Original porcelain dial has a couple hairline cracks in the center and a small chip at the timeside winding arbor. Original hands and pendulum. Original tablet is cracked. Stained label on the back.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$250
DIMENSIONS: 22in x 14in x 5.5in
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Clocks- 2 (Two): (1) Chauncey Jerome, New Haven, Conn., 8 day, time and strike, weight half column and cornice shelf clock, c1850 (2) William L. Gilbert Clock Co., Winsted, Conn., "Trinity", 8 day, time and strike, spring brass movement mantel clock, c1913
CONDITION:
(1) Refinished mahogany veneered case in nice condition. Original dial has been restored by inpainting the loss areas and relining the numbers and signature. Original tablet. No label inside. (2) Cast spelter case is missing the top cast finial and case now gold painted. Original porcelain dial with automatic beat adjustment is perfect. Original hands. Pendulum is replaced. Movement is signed.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$50
DIMENSIONS: 30.5in x 17.5in x 5.25in
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Clocks- 2 (Two): (1) E. & A. Ingraham, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, spring brass movement serpentine front shelf clock c1852. (2) E. & A. Ingraham, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time, strike and alarm spring brass movement serpentine front shelf clock c1852.
CONDITION:
(1) Rosewood veneered front case in original finish has one corner chip and some loss on the top left edge. Original painted dial has some small loss on one edge, at the mounting screws and the winding arbors. Both glasses look replaced. The movement is stamped "C. Jerome, New Haven, Conn." but may be OK as E. & A. Ingraham had to buy movements after they parted with Brewster. Elias Ingraham did not establish his own movement shop until 1865. (2) Rosewood veneered case has some remains of an old finish with some small loss at the left front foot and small damage at the top center. Original top and glass and acid etched & cut bottom glass. Painted dial looks original, but the name has been added. Minute hand looks replaced. Clean label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$275
CIRCA: 1852
DIMENSIONS: 16.75in x 11.5in x 4in
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Clocks- 2 (Two): (1) E. & G. Bartholemew, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike weight wood movement pilaster and splat shelf clock. c1832 (2) Daniel Pratt, Jr., Reading Mass., 30 hour, time and strike weight wood movement corner columns and splat shelf clock. c1839
CONDITION:
(1) Mahogany and birds eye case in an old finish has veneer loss on the base, repairs on the two chimneys and some loss near the cross strip. Mirror is a replacement. Alarm dial is in poor condition and is most likely original to the clock as there is evidence that an alarm bell was behind the splat. The current movement does not have an alarm. Period hands. Top glass is missing. Dark label inside. (2) Refinished mahogany veneered case has couple repairs on the door and cross strip. Original dial is in very nice condition. Original hands and mirror. Clean label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$150
PRICE SOLD:
$100
DIMENSIONS: 35in x 16.25in x 5.25in
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Clocks- 2 (Two): (1) E. Ingraham Co., Bristol, Conn., "Yankee Clipper" banjo clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movement in a mahogany case, c1934; (2) Reproduction "Willard" banjo clock fitted with quartz movement, c1979.
CONDITION:
Dimensions are for the reproduction "Willard" (2). Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$50
DIMENSIONS: 39in x 10in x 4.25in
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Clocks- 2 (Two): (1) Germany, Gustav Becker, 8 day, time and strike, weight brass movement vienna regulator clock c1910 (2) French, 8 day, time and strike, spring brass movement black slate mantel clock retailed by "Tilden Thurber & Co., Providence ".
CONDITION:
(1) Mahogany veneered case in nice condition in an original finish. Original porcelain dial is perfect. Original hands and pendulum. (2) Slate case has a little damage at the right corner of the base and a chip on the top back edge. Original porcelain dial has a small chip at the right side winding arbor. Original hands.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$275
DIMENSIONS: 34.5in x 12in x 4.75in
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Clocks- 2 (Two): (1) Unknown, 30 hour, time and strike weight wood movement carved column & splat shelf clock. c1832 (2) Elisha Hotchkiss, Burlington, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike weight wood movement half column & splat shelf clock. c1835
CONDITION:
(1) Mahogany veneered case has veneer loss and repairs on the door. Painted dial has scattered loss and wear. Original hands. Some restoration to the carved eagle. A Rodney Brace backboard from a different clock has been added to this case. (2) Mahogany veneered case in an old finish has veneer loss on the base and one side return. Original painted dial has some wear and loss at the winding arbors. Original hands. Replaced mirror. Dark label with some loss.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$150
PRICE SOLD:
$125
DIMENSIONS: 35in x 18in x 5in
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Clocks- 2 (Two): Junghans-style reprooduction swinging mystery clock, 3 to 5 days, time only, spring driven movement with compound pendulum held aloft by a female figure, c1990; (2) Oversize great-wheel skeleton clock reproduction, 8 day, spring driven exposed movement mounted to plate glass on a wood base, white enamel chapter ring, c2012.
CONDITION:
(1) Good reproduction of Junghans "Diana" model swing clock. Dial says "8 Days" which is not usually true of these reproductions. (2) This clock was removed from its original packaging for the first time for this description, so is in "as new" condition. Dimensions are for the swinger (1). Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$150
DIMENSIONS: 13in x 5in x 7in
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Clocks- 3 (Three): (1) E. Ingraham & Co., Bristol, Conn., "Doric Mosaic", 8 day, time, strike and alarm spring brass movement shelf clock, c1880 (2) Mason & Sullivan, Yarmouth, Mass., 8 day, time and strike, spring brass lever movement bracket clock, c1978 (3) Smiths English Clocks Ltd, London, England, 8 day, time, strike and Westminster chime tambour case mantel clock, c1931.
CONDITION:
(1) Rosewood veneered case in good condition in original finish has some loss to the finish on the door. Someone has painted the original paper dial that has age darkened to brighten it up. Original hands and tablet with some minor loss. Dark label inside. (2) Mahogany case that looks to be one of the kits you could buy from Mason & Sullivan to assemble yourself. This one looks to be unfinished. The dial and movement were also available from them as well. (3) Refinished oak and oak veneered case has a couple tiny dings on the top front edge. Original skeletonized dial and hands. Movement is signed.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$100
DIMENSIONS: 16in x 8.75in x 4in
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Clocks- 3 (Three): (1) New Haven Clock Co., New Haven, Conn., 8 day, time, strike and alarm shelf or kitchen clock, c1890 (2) William L. Gilbert Clock Co., Winsted, Conn., "Pattern No. 53", 8 day, time, strike and alarm spring brass movement shelf or kitchen clock, c1913 (3) E. Ingraham & Co., Bristol, Conn., "Lilac", 8 day, time and strike, spring brass movement shelf or kitchen clock, c1896
CONDITION:
(1) Refinished walnut case has a piece missing on the right side. Decorative pieces are missing on the crest and the sides of the case. Original painted dial has scattered loss. Original hands, pendulum and tablet. (2) Pressed oak case of leaves and grapes in nice condition in original finish. Paper dial has age darkened a little with a couple surface stains. Original hands, pendulum and tablet. Partial label on the back. (3) Oak case has remains of original finish. Original paper dial has some surface abrasion and light stains. Original hands, pendulum and tablet. Dark label on the back.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$100
DIMENSIONS: 23.5in x 15in x 4.5in
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Clocks- 4 (Four): (1) Germany, 30 hour, weight brass movement cuckoo and quail wall clock, c1920 (2) English, 8 day, time and strike, spring brass lever movement gallery clock, c1935 (3) Unknown, American, 30 hour, time and alarm spring brass lever small gallery timepiece, c1865 (4) Smith, England, "Astral", 8 day, spring brass lever movement engine or ward room wall timepiece, c1935
CONDITION:
(1) Brown stained oak leaf carved case is missing part of the top crest along with pendulum. Original bone hands. Sears, Roebuck & Co. retailed this clock as evidenced by the company name stamped on the movement. (2) Oak case in an old finish. Silvered dial has some minor loss to the numbers. Original hands. (3) Rosewood veneered case with remains of an old finish has veneer chips on the back edge. Original painted dial has scattered loss. Original hands. The right side winding hole grommet is missing. (4) Heavy brass case in nice condition. Original dial looks to have age darkened a little. Original hands.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$100
DIMENSIONS: 17.5in x 15.75in x 9in
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Clocks- 8 (Eight): (1) Union Manufacturing Co., Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1850; (2) New Haven Clock Co., New Haven, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1870. (3) Sperry & Shaw, New York, 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1845. (4) Chauncey Boardman, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1850 (5) Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., 8 day, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1870. (6) Ansonia Brass Co., Ansonia, Conn., 8 day, time, strike and alarm weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1860. (7) Smith Brothers, New York, 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1850 (8) Terry & Andrews, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock, c1850
CONDITION:
(1) Mahogany veneered case, needs finish, has some loss on the outer band. The movement in the case needs a seatboard. Painted dial has some damage at the upper left corner, wear to the numbers and abrasion. Period mirror. No hands; (2) Mahogany veneered case in poor condition has veneer loss on the outer band and one side. Original painted dial has significant loss. Period hands. Bottom glass now clear. Dark label inside. (3) Mahogany veneered case in poor condition has loss on the outer band. Original painted dial is soiled. Replace minute hand. Dark label inside. (4) Refinished mahogany and birdseye maple veneered case has loss on the outer band and some loss on the door. Original painted dial has scattered loss. Period hands. Dark label inside. (5) Mahogany veneered case in poor condition has loss and veneer separation over much of the case. Original painted dial has small loss at the mounting screws. Original tablet with some background loss. Clean label inside. (6) Mahogany veneered case in poor condition has loss and separation on the outer band and OG molding. Original painted dial has some scattered loss and wear. Hands look to be replacements. Replaced tablet. Dark label inside. (7) Mahogany veneered case in original finish has loss on the outer band and damage on the bottom edge of the door. Original painted dial is pretty clean for its age. Original hands and mirror. Partial label inside. (8) Mahogany veneered case in poor condition has loss over much of the case. The case has no glasses, dial, hands or pendulum. Dark label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$25
DIMENSIONS: 30.25in x 16in x 4.25in
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DESCRIPTION:
Copy of a Forestville Mfg. Co., Bristol, Conn., 8 day, time and strike spring brass movement shelf acorn clock.
CONDITION:
This walnut and walnut veneered example has some veneer damage at the top. It was made using solid wood for the case. The originals were made with many layers of veneer pressed in a form to create the shape.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$25
CIRCA: 1960
DIMENSIONS: 25.25 x 14.75in x 5.25in
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DESCRIPTION:
Germany, Gustav Becker, 8 day, time and strike, spring brass movement Westminster chime mantel clock.
CONDITION:
Mahogany and mahogany veneered case in original finish with some wear on the base. Silvered brass dial has scattered wear to the silver finish. Original hands and pendulum. Movement is signed.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$150
CIRCA: 1900
DIMENSIONS: 12.75in x 9.25in x 7in
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Ingersoll Watch Company countertop display case with prices. Ingersoll watches were supplied by the Waterbury Clock Co. The "Yankee" watch made by Waterbury was introduced in 1896 and sold for one dollar.
CONDITION:
Metal case on a wood base in nice condition for its age with copy minor wear spots on the corners. Original felt and watch price tags.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$150
PRICE SOLD:
$200
CIRCA: 1930
DIMENSIONS: 14.5in x 9.5in x 6in
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Reproduction of a Dickory Dickory Dock, 8 day, spring brass movement mouse wall timepiece. This example is based on the model that was produced by the Sessions Clock Co.
CONDITION:
Chinese copy of the Dickory Dickory Dock clock in mahogany in nice condition. Original mouse and pendulum.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$425
CIRCA: 2010
DIMENSIONS: 35.25in x 8.5in x 4.5in
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Dana No. 1" shelf clock with a spring driven, 8 day, time and strike movement in an adamantine finish case.
CONDITION:
The case is in very good condition. The original dial is in good condition but needs to be reattached to the bezel. The movement is signed. The hands are original.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$150
PRICE SOLD:
$25
CIRCA: 1913
DIMENSIONS: 10.0in x 8.25in x 5.5in
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Eclipse", 8 day, time, strike and alarm spring brass movement walnut case mantel clock.
CONDITION:
Refinished walnut case in nice condition. Original painted dial is soiled with scattered paint loss. Original hands, tablet and pendulum.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$100
CIRCA: 1895
DIMENSIONS: 24.5in x 15.5in x 4.75in
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William L. Gilbert Clock Co., Winsted, Conn., "University" wall hanging store regulator with a spring driven 8 day timepiece movement with a 12" Coca Cola advertising dial in a wooden case with a polished mahogany finish.
CONDITION:
The case is in very good condition while the finish coating is thin. The Coca Cola advertising dial is a paper replacement. The hour hand is original, but the minute hand is replaced. The movement has brass bushed steel plates, but not signed but definitely Gilbert.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$150
PRICE SOLD:
$125
CIRCA: 1913
DIMENSIONS: 34in x 17.5in x 5.5in
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Negretti & Zambra, London, "Marine Barometer Mk. 2", mercury barometer with a brass main tube, correction scales for "Height Above Water Line", weighted base, gimbal mounted in a wood case.
CONDITION:
black finish has worn off of instrument leaving a dull medium-dark patina on the brass.Dimensions are for wood box. Partial examination certificate from National Physical Laboratory under the lid of the case. Instrument contains mercury. Hand delivery is recommended.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$150
CIRCA: 1930
DIMENSIONS: 39in x 4.25in x 4.25in
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Barometers- 2 (Two) World War II era gimbal-mounted mercurial barometers for U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships: (1) Julian P. Friez, Baltimore, Maryland, brass body, mounted in a gray painted brass box, Navy tag dated 1942. (2) W. M. Welch Scientific Company, Chicago, Illinois, brass body with thermometer, mounted in a gray painted copper box, Navy tag dated 1943.
CONDITION:
(1) Brass case glass is absent. Steel case with oxide and wear from heavy use. Instrument itself is very dusty. There is a long split in the lower half of the brass instrument body. (2) Copper box has dents and scratches. Instrument body with a nice old patina. Instruments contain some mercury. Hand delivery is recommended.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$150
CIRCA: 1942
DIMENSIONS: 40.5in x 5.5in x 6.5in
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Barometers- 2 (Two): Sargent-Welch Scientific Co., Skokie, Illinois, "U.S. Weather Bureau Type" Fortin-style mercurial barometers, polished nickel-silver engine divided scales showing both inch and centimeters with vernier plates, thumbscrew adjustment below cistern for zeroing, fixed to wood backboards for wall mounting.
CONDITION:
both units are in very good condition. One wood backboard looks factory made, while the other looks bench-made. Both instruments have mounts on the front for thermometers, but none are included. Instrument may contain some mercury. Hand delivery is recommended. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$350
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$550
PRICE SOLD:
$150
CIRCA: 1960
DIMENSIONS: 43in x 3in x 3in
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Barometers- 2 (Two) Henry J. Green, Brooklyn, New York, stick barometers, in black metal cases with brass hardware, silvered scales reading 26 to 33 with small vernier scale, thermometers on the outside of instruments, all in fitted finger-jointed wood cases with gimbaled mounts.
CONDITION:
black finish is scratched off of the brass cases in many places. Neither instrument has mercury. Both thermometers appear to be complete and working. Packaging tape and residue on both wood cases. Henry J. Green was the nephew of and successor to instrument maker James Green. When James retired in 1885, the name of the firm was changed to Henry J. Green: Many of the barometers made in the United States between 1840 and 1940 were manufactured by this company.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$150
CIRCA: 1920
DIMENSIONS: 39in x 3.5in x 3.5in
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Barometers- 3 (Three) Marine Barometers: two signed by Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass., holosteric barometers in brass cases with silvered dials and alcohol thermometers.
CONDITION:
Glasses are cracked on the two larger barometes. Cases have scratches. Thermometer on larger Chelsea may not be working. Dimensions are for the largest barometer. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$200
DIMENSIONS: 7.5in x 7.5in x 3.25in
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Barometers- 3 (Three) Marine Barometers: two signed by Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass., holosteric barometers in brass cases with silvered dials and alcohol thermometers.
CONDITION:
One of the brass cases has darkened considerably. The two larger barometers and signed by Chelsea. Silvered dials are in good condition. Thermometers appear good. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$225
DIMENSIONS: 5.5in x 5.5in x 3.25in
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Barometers- 10 (Ten) Barometers: French, German, and American made aneroid barometers, some with thermometers by makers such as Selsi, M. Low, Fee & Stemwedel, G. Hechelmann, Kenyon, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Admiralty.
CONDITION:
an interesting assortment, some with cracked glasses. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$175
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Barometers- 12 (Twelve) Barometers: 12 aneroid barometers for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Maritime Commission by Fee & Stemwedel of Chicago, Friez of Baltimore, and Taylor Instrument Companies of Rochester, New York.
CONDITION:
mostly complete and many appear to be working. Sold "as is "
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$275
DIMENSIONS: 5in x 5in x 2.5in
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Barometers- 16 (Sixteen) Barometers: aneroid barometers, many for the U.S. Navy, by makers such as Friez, Seth Thomas, Fee & Stemwedel, Admiralty, Weatherite, and Taylor.
CONDITION:
Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$300
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Barometers- 16 (Sixteen) Barometers: French, German, and American-made aneroid barometers, many for the U.S. Navy and one for the U.S. Lighthouse Establishment by makers such as Taylor, Selsi, Fulton, Friez, M. Low, and Schatz.
CONDITION:
Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$350
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Parts- 4 (Four) Barometers: lot includes three English and one French mercury barometer -- one signed "Attwell / Romford" and another "Hudson & Sons / Greenwich" all in wood cases and all for parts.
CONDITION:
None of the barometers are complete so are for parts or repair. Dimensions are for the "Attwell". Instruments may contain some mercury. Hand delivery is recommended. Sold "as is ".
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$200
DIMENSIONS: 41in x 13in x 2in
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Polyphon Musikwereke, Leipzig, Germany, "Polyphon Orchestrion II" or "Polyphon Rossini" Upright Music Box, piano with drum and trap effects model, coin operated, weight driven, playing 73 note cylinder rolls containing 3 tunes each, in a mahogany case with reverse painted frosted glass doors above and cabinet with two doors below resting on four casters
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish. There are chips and roughness all along the edges of the upper left cornice and lowest molding. Three pieces of dentil molding surrounding the top are damaged. The molding below upper cabinet has two areas near rear that are damaged on each side. The rear right caster has some water damage above where it is anchored. Includes three rolls, all with tears and four pulleys to carry the weight, which is not included. The fabulous reverse painted glasses are in good condition with one scratch. The box could not be tested for function without the weight. For reference please see pages 164- 167 in the "Encyclopedia of Automatic Musical Instruments" by David Bowers.
ESTIMATE:
$8000
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$10000
PRICE SOLD:
$4000
CIRCA: 1905
DIMENSIONS: 89in x 46.75in x 30in
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Mira Floor Standing Music Box by Mermod Frères, Ste-Croix, Switzerland, playing 18" discs on a double comb movement with two sliding dampers in a mahogany case decorated with tinted gold and silver leaf foliate transfers, with brass handles over two doors with storage for discs, all resting on slipper feet
CONDITION:
the box sounds excellent. All teeth on comb are intact. There 24 discs accompanying the box. Some of the beading around edge where doors close is absent. top with Old English scratch repairs. The case retains its original finish.
ESTIMATE:
$3500
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$4500
PRICE SOLD:
$4500
CIRCA: 1905
DIMENSIONS: 42in x 30in x 23in
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Regina Musical Box Co., Rahway, N.J., "Style 11A" 15.5 inch double comb music box with 10 discs, oak case with stepped ogee base and locking drawer, rope molding, stepped, molded lid, the inside with music-themed Regina lithograph including a custom made oak cabinet to support box and store discs (45 included)
CONDITION:
the case retains an old finish with some scratches and scuffs on top and along edges. The winding crank is a replacement and the key to music box lid is absent. The movement is dirty but the box plays well and there are no broken teeth. There are 45 discs included. Dimensions of cabinet are 24.5in x 22in x 33.5in.
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3500
PRICE SOLD:
$1100
CIRCA: 1900
DIMENSIONS: 11in x 21.25in x 19in
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B.A. Bremond, Geneva, Switzerland, 5 tunes with a 17 inch cylinder playing on a three-piece comb using two mainsprings in a dark hardwood case with paper tune card under the lid and engraved tune card within the box, paper label with operating instructions in French, and a handwritten bill for the sale or upgrade of the machine signed by B.A. Bremond, serial number 18216
CONDITION:
The movement is a bit dull and dirty, but the box sounds very good. The dark wood case has some small areas of finish loss on the lid, edges, and corners. There are two broken teeth. The lid has a 4 inch crack starting on one end. The bill included with the lot is on B.A. Bremond letterhead and is dated 1880. The bill was address to Mr. Henry C. Gibson in Philadelphia who was presumably its first owner. Gibson was a businessman, distiller, philanthropist, and art collector. His collection of American sculpture and European paintings was given to the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts after his death in 1891.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$2400
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 10.5in x 32in x 16in
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Switzerland, music box, playing 12 tunes with a 9.25 inch cylinder playing on a one piece comb with 44 teeth and five tuned bells, all mounted in a rosewood veneered box with string inlay on the front and top
CONDITION:
The box is in good condition. It has some scratches in the wood on the top and bottom of the lid and may have been refinished some time ago. It is missing a small piece of molding on the back left corner. The movement looks fairly clean and the tunes change as they should. The bells and hammers have nice polychrome flower and butterfly ornaments. No tune card under the lid. No key for lid lock.
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2500
PRICE SOLD:
$900
CIRCA: Early 20th Century
DIMENSIONS: 12in x 22in x 13in
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Switzerland, music box, playing 8 tunes with a 12 inch cylinder playing on a two-piece comb with 92 teeth and six tuned bells, mounted in a box with rosewood veneered top with marquetry scrolls, a striped shield and 13 Mother of Pearl stars, the front with string inlay, original tune card mounted under the lid listing the patriotic themed songs.
CONDITION:
The case is in very good condition with some very minor scuffs along the corners and edges. Very clean movement. Four comb teeth look to have been repaired in the past.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$1300
DIMENSIONS: 8in x 22in x 10.5in
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Switzerland for Heeren Bros. & Co., Pittsburgh, Penn., "Ideal Excelsior" interchangeable cylinder music box, 6 tunes using a 9 inch cylinder playing on a one piece comb with 60 teeth, mechanism with Jacot's safety check and speed control in a lidded oak case with molded base and top, applied oak ornament on the front, and retailer label under lid. The lot comes with four 9 inch cylinders which come in a matching oak case.
CONDITION:
The two wood cases are in excellent condition and were probably restored in the past. The cylinder storage box lid has a long seam where a glue joint is located. The nickel plated movement and cylinders are clean and bright. The nickel plate has worn off of the plaque with patented dates on one edge. Retailer label is a bit faded. Comb is stamped with "ST" or "TS" trademark.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$1300
CIRCA: 1895
DIMENSIONS: 9.5in x 24in x 11.5in
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Switzerland, music box, 8 tunes playing with a 13 inch cylinder on a one piece comb having 92 teeth in a hardwood case with inlay on the sides and front, the top marquetry with floral motif, original tune card mounted inside the lid listing airs
CONDITION:
The case is in very good condition and may have had a new coat of clear applied at some point. The back side of the case has a minor blemish in the wood. Inside of the lid has been lacquered in black and looks quite good. Movement appears to be very clean. Three of the comb teeth have been repaired.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$750
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 6in x 22.5in x 8.5in
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Switzerland, music box, playing 10 tunes with a 11 inch cylinder on a comb with 62 teeth in a grain painted wood case having a rosewood top with tinted inlay with musical trophy motif.
CONDITION:
The case in is in very good overall condition with some small scratches and wear at the edges and top. Decoration on the front is mostly worn off. The Music box plays when wound and changes to the next tune as it should. Label inside lid is new and no song titles are listed. Barrel cap is dented and barrel teeth are a little worn from the click. One tooth has been dovetailed back in. Nickel plated movement.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$300
DIMENSIONS: 8in x 25.5in x 11in
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DESCRIPTION:
Phonographs- 2 (Two) Thomas A. Edison, Orange, NJ, Edison cylinder phonographs in lidded oak cases with black tin "witch's hat" brass end horns.
CONDITION:
cases with original finishes and some scratches and minor veneer loss. The example with the taller base is c.1905 and the shorter base one c.1910. Large horn has many scratches to black paint. Small opening of large horn is bent out-of-round.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$450
CIRCA: 1905/1910
DIMENSIONS: 12in x 12.5in x 9in
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