DESCRIPTION:
Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass., for The Ashcroft Mfg. Co., New York, engine room clock, 8 day, time only, spring-driven jeweled balance wheel movement in a red brass case with hinged bezel, 8 inch silvered dial with Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, and black steel Breguet style hands, movement serial number 167712.
CONDITION:
Brass case has many fingerprints and uneven tarnish spots. Glass is absent. Locking bezel comes with a working cabinet style key. Silvered dial is in excellent condition and may have been redone. Seconds bit is missing. Black paint is flaking off of hands near the center arbor. Movement ticks briskly.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$325
CIRCA: 1925
DIMENSIONS: 9.5in x 9.5in x 4in
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Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass., "Tambour #1" mantel clock, 8 day, time and house strike, spring driven balance wheel movement with lever escapement in a polished brass case on ball feet with a six inch silvered dial and applied brass numerals.
CONDITION:
The brass case is in excellent condition, having been polished fairly recently. The dial has been resilvered, so it looks very good. The dial is not signed. The applied brass numerals indicate that this is one of Chelsea's "Special" dials. The hands are correct. The signed movement is serial number 81049.
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$950
CIRCA: 1912
DIMENSIONS: 10.5in x 16.25in x 5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass., 8-Inch dial timepiece, 8 day, time only, spring driven movement with lever escapement in a brass case with bayonet-fitted bezel and silvered dial, movement serial number 84839, c1912.
CONDITION:
early Chelsea with a fairly low serial number. Brass case has many small dings on the sides. Dial is not signed and may be been resilvered. Hands are original. Signed movement ticks briskly.
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$375
CIRCA: 1912
DIMENSIONS: 10in x 10in x 3.5in
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Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass., for The Ashcroft Mfg. Co., New York, engine room clock, 8 day, time only, spring-driven jeweled balance wheel movement in a brass case with hinged bezel, 8 inch silvered dial with Arabic numerals, the Ashcroft trademark, and subsidiary seconds, blued steel hands.
CONDITION:
Brass case has a dark, uneven patina with some small dark oxide spots and drops of wall paint. The silvered dial is in good condition with a little dark tarnishing. The seconds bit is missing, as is one of the dial retaining screws. The signed Chelsea movement ticks. Movement serial number 124995.
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$375
CIRCA: 1918
DIMENSIONS: 10.75in x 10.75in x 4in
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DESCRIPTION:
Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass., marine clock, 8 day, time and ship's strike, spring-driven balance wheel movement in a heavy brass case with 8.5 inch silvered dial with Arabic numerals, movement serial number 581912.
CONDITION:
Case is bright, with fine scratches and a some small dents on edge of bezel. Silvered dial is excellent. Glass is missing. No dial retainer ring. Movement ticks and strikes.
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$600
CIRCA: 1953
DIMENSIONS: 10.5in x 10.5in x 3.75in
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DESCRIPTION:
Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass., 8 day, weight brass movement patent or banjo timepiece. Serial No. 88683
CONDITION:
Mahogany case in an original finish has minor damage at the lower left corner and some separation at the upper right corner of the bottom door. The bottom tablet has some background loss and a piece is missing at the upper right corner. Throat tablet has some lifting of the background paint and some loss in the center area. Original painted dial is in pretty good condition for its age with some staining at the winding arbor. Original pendulum. Movement is signed.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$400
CIRCA: 1914
DIMENSIONS: 33in x 10in x 4.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Boston Clock Co., Boston, Mass., wall regulator, 8 day, time only, weight driven movement a in mahogany case with painted metal dial.
CONDITION:
case is in very good condition and has had an application of clear finish applied over the original. Wood weight baffle has split horizontally and been repaired. Bezel glass is wavy. Lower tablet has been repainted with care. The metal dial has very fine craquelure. A large section of the center of the dial has been touched up with white paint. The color match is quite good, but the new paint has a bit less gloss compared to the original. Bluing is somewhat worn off of hands. Very nice pendulum with damascened pattern. Signed movement with spoked hour wheel is stamped with serial number is 438. A very hard-to-find model.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$700
CIRCA: 1895
DIMENSIONS: 39in x 15.5in x 4.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Boston Clock Co., Boston, Mass., unidentified wall clock with a weight driven 8 day timepiece movement in a cherry case.
CONDITION:
The case is in excellent condition with original finish. The original painted dial is in very good condition with slight loss around the winding arbor. The hands are original. The movement is signed and has a serial number of 356. Both door glasses are original. The regulating plate is missing.
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$650
CIRCA: 1888
DIMENSIONS: 39.5in x 15.5in x 7.25in
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DESCRIPTION:
Eastman Clock Co., Boston, Mass., 8 day, weight brass movement patent or banjo wall timepiece.
CONDITION:
Partially refinished mahogany case in nice condition. Original bottom tablet has some small scattered loss in the border area. Original throat tablet has a couple small loss spots. Original painted dial has minor loss at the mounting screws. Original hands. Metal throat baffle is missing. Movement is signed. The bottom bracket has separated from the sides and will need some attention.
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$425
CIRCA: 1897
DIMENSIONS: 42in x 10in x 4in
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DESCRIPTION:
Jerome & Co., New Haven, Conn., cottage clock, 30-hour, time and strike with lamp-lighting burglar alarm, spring driven movement in a mahogany veneered case with decorative thermoplastic inserts in upper and lower parts of door, painted metal dial, and steel hands.
CONDITION:
Mahogany veneered cottage style case has a few dings and may have been given a new coat of clear finish. The painted metal dial has losses and the opposite side is also painted. Hands are period, but a bit early for this clock. Nice wood label inside of the door. The alarm triggers a lighting device on the top of the case. Matches are placed in the upright cylinder next to the oil lamp wick. An abrasive strip is held in the jaws of a spring loaded clamp. When the alarm is tripped -- by the alarm dial or stings attached to protected areas -- the abrasive strip is pulled across the matches, lighting the wick, while the alarm bell sounds. The device appear to be complete, but some small part or parts may be absent. The wires connecting the exterior triggers to the inner trip plate will need to be added back. This is a model not seem before by this firm and probably very rare.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$750
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 17.5in x 12.25in x 4.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Belding D. Bingham, Nashua, NH "No.1 Banjo" type wall clock, 8 day, time only, brass weight driven movement in a mahogany case with reverse painted throat and lower tablets and painted metal dial, signed "WILLARD'S PATENT "
CONDITION:
the case retains an old finish with multiple rejoints reglued. There is a 2 1/2" triangular repair to lower right side of drum top. The lower tablet has been professionally repainted and the original glass with fractures is present separately. The throat tablet is original. The dial is original with scattered paint loss. The baffle and tied down at bottom of case are absent. There is a partial Aaron Willard Jr. repair label in base.
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3500
PRICE SOLD:
$2400
CIRCA: 1840
DIMENSIONS: 50in x 20.5in x 5.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., for American Steam Gauge & Valve Manufacturing Co. Boston, Mass., "No. 69" style marine clock, round brass case with mounting flange, 8.5 inch Roman numeral brass dial, blued steel moon hands, signed, 8 day nickel damascened movement, serial #2117, dial #3083 NG, case #3083
CONDITION:
the dial has lost all its silvering. The movement is in excellent condition and ticks. The case has some minor nicks, scrapes and scratches as well as some minor staining. Includes bench made base.
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4000
PRICE SOLD:
$2000
CIRCA: 1930
DIMENSIONS: 10.25in x x 4in
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DESCRIPTION:
E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., "No. 59-8 Regulator" wall clock, 8 day, time only, weight driven movement in a mahogany case with maple backboard and a black painted iron dial with gold numerals and hands
CONDITION:
the case has been refinished. The dial has been repainted and the bezel is split. The finial holes have been plugged and the finials are now attache with screws. The upper two outer finials and lower finials are replacements. The weight is original.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$2600
CIRCA: 1885
DIMENSIONS: 45.5in x 15.25in x 6.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., "No. 70 Regulator, 14-Inch Dial" wall clock, 8 day, time only, weight driven wall clock in an oak case with painted metal dial and reverse painted lower tablet
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish. The dial has been cleaned and retains its original paint. The lower glass tablet has been repainted. The weight and pendulum are original. This is a very clean example of the harder to find 14" dial model.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$2500
PRICE SOLD:
$1800
CIRCA: 1900
DIMENSIONS: 36in x 18in x 5in
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DESCRIPTION:
E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., "No. 70 Regulator- 16 "- 16" dial wall clock, 8 day, time only, weight driven movement in a walnut case with painted metal dial and reverse painted lower tablet
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish with minor blemishes. The lower tablet has been repainted. The dial paint is original and in good condition with minor repair. The damascened pendulum bob and "70" stamped weight are original. The suspension spring will need to be reattached but is present. This is an attractive example.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$3700
CIRCA: 1890
DIMENSIONS: 41.5in x 20in x 5.25in
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DESCRIPTION:
E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., "No 11, Keyhole", 8 day, weight driven brass movement wall timepiece.
CONDITION:
Cherry case has lost much of its original rosewood graining and now has a dark finish. Case is stamped "E" and "7 ". Original painted dial has one small chip in the center, small loss at the winding arbor and at the mounting screws. The proper style tablet was painted by Tom Moberg. The original tablet is included separately. Original hands, pendulum and weight.
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1400
PRICE SOLD:
$1700
CIRCA: 1874
DIMENSIONS: 31.5in x 13.5in x 4.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., "No. 11 Regulator" or Keyhole wall clock, 8 day, weight driven, brass movement wall timepiece. Case is stamped no. 15.
CONDITION:
Cherry case retains much of the original rosewood graining under the finish. Original painted dial has scattered loss. Original hands and pendulum. The baffle board is cracked and will need repair. Bottom tablet looks replaced.
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$1300
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 31.25in x 13.25in x 4.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., "Regulator No. 10", 8 day, weight brass movement figure eight wall timepiece.
CONDITION:
Refinished walnut case has a tiny ding at a seam of one of the round top segments and some slight misalignment of a couple of the door segments surrounding the dial where they were reglued and not aligned properly. Original painted dial has some loss at the winding arbor and the mounting screws. The clock has a nicely made weight baffle. Original pendulum and hands.
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$2600
CIRCA: 1885
DIMENSIONS: 33in x 11.25in x 5in
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DESCRIPTION:
E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., "Regulator No. 5", Banjo, 8 day, weight brass movement rosewood grained case wall timepiece. Case is stamped "25 ".
CONDITION:
Cherry case retains its rosewood graining under an original finish. This is an early example as it has its original paper dial that is showing its age with loss at the mounting screws and scattered surface abrasion. Original hands. Original throat glass has some loss to the gold striping. Original bottom tablet glass looks to have been restored in place. Movement is signed. Weight may be replaced as it is marked no. 5.
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$550
CIRCA: 1860
DIMENSIONS: 28.5in x 12in x 4in
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DESCRIPTION:
E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., "Regulator No. 4", banjo, 8 day, weight brass movement rosewood grained case wall timepiece. Case is stamped "64 ".
CONDITION:
Rosewood grained cherry case in nice condition in original finish. Original dial has loss and lifting paint. Original hands and pendulum. Weight baffle looks replaced. Pendulum hold down is replaced. Movement is signed. Throat tablet has been restored. Original bottom tablet has some restoration.
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$850
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 32in x 13.5in x 4.25in
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DESCRIPTION:
E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., "Regulator No. 70" 8 day, weight brass movement wall timepiece. This example once resided in a firehouse as evidenced by the label attached on the bottom that reads "City of Boston, Fire-a-90 "
CONDITION:
Oak case in original finish is showing its age with surface abrasions, wear to the finish and dark spots from years hanging on a fire station wall. Original painted dial has light surface scratches around the chapter ring and some loss at the mounting screws. Original hands, pendulum, tablet and weight. Case is stamped "19 ". Pendulum marked "28" which may be date of manufacture as it has a steel plate movement used by the firm about that time.
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$600
CIRCA: 1925
DIMENSIONS: 32in x 15.5in x 4.75in
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DESCRIPTION:
E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., "Regulator No. 70", 8 day, weight brass movement wall timepiece. The dial is signed "U.S. L. H. Estab ".
CONDITION:
Refinished walnut case has some damage to the bottom bracket most likely caused by the weight cord breaking. The bracket has repaired cracks to the molding and nail holes. Original pendulum, Weight and hands. Weight baffle is a replacement.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$1000
CIRCA: 1900
DIMENSIONS: 31.5in x 15.25in x 4.75in
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DESCRIPTION:
E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., "No. 70 Regulator", 8 day, weight brass movement wall timepiece.
CONDITION:
Oak case in an old and possibly original finish. Original painted dial has some minor loss at the mounting screws and winding arbor. Original hands. Original tablet has a little loss in the red background and the pendulum opening. Original pendulum. Movement is signed.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$800
CIRCA: 1910
DIMENSIONS: 31.5in x 15.5in x 4.75in
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DESCRIPTION:
E. Ingraham & Co., Bristol, Conn., "Ingraham Calendar" shelf clock with a spring driven 8 day time and strike movement with a B. B. Lewis patented perpetual calendar mechanism in a walnut case.
CONDITION:
The case is in excellent condition and retains an original finish which has darkened with age. The original paper time dial shows wear. The original calendar paper dial is in excellent condition. The hands are original. There is no B. B. Lewis label on the back side of the calendar mechanism.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$350
CIRCA: 1881
DIMENSIONS: 22.5in x 12.25in x 5.25in
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DESCRIPTION:
E. Ingraham & Co., Bristol, Conn., "Ionic Calendar", 8 day, spring brass movement double dial calendar timepiece.
CONDITION:
Refinished rosewood veneered case in nice condition has unfortunately loss most of the faux rosewood paint graining on the two wood doors. Original paper time dial has age darkened. with some surface abrasion at the winding arbor. Original calendar dial is stained. Original hands except for the calendar hand on the time dial that may be replaced. A very clean label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$650
CIRCA: 1886
DIMENSIONS: 29.5in x 16in x 4.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Ithaca Calendar Clock Co., Ithaca, New York, "No. 0 Bank", wall clock, 8 day weight driven movement with perpetual calendar, in a walnut case with a carved pediment top, carved base, ornately carved dial surround and upper and lower finials with papered metal dials
CONDITION:
the case has a coat of varnish over original surface and many elements have been reattached. The crest is missing its central carved element. The base has a replaced carved element on right side, and a crack repair near bottom. The left and right return moldings on base have been secured with screws in new holes. The dials are in good condition. The wood mask around the dials has been secured with modern Phillips head screws. The weights, crest, bottom and all finials are original.
ESTIMATE:
$4500
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$6500
PRICE SOLD:
$5000
CIRCA: 1882
DIMENSIONS: 61in x 22in x 9.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Ithaca Calendar Clock Co., Ithaca, NY, "Hanging Kildare" calendar clock with a spring driven 8 day time and strike E. N. Welch movement and a H. B. Horton patented perpetual calendar mechanism in a mahogany case.
CONDITION:
The case is in excellent condition and has a nicely polished original finish. The original paper time dial is in excellent condition with minor wear at the mounting holes. The hour and minute hands are original. The original paper calendar dial is in excellent condition with minor wear at the mounting holes. The calendar hand is original. The movement is signed. The calendar drum papers appear original. The cut glass pendulum bob is in good condition with a small chip on the top glass beveled edge. The door glass is original. There is a nice Ithaca instruction sheet on the back of the case. This is a scarce Ithaca model in near pristine condition.
ESTIMATE:
$4000
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$6000
PRICE SOLD:
$5500
CIRCA: 1878
DIMENSIONS: 32.5in x 13.5in x 6.75in
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DESCRIPTION:
Ithaca Calendar Clock Co., Ithaca, NY, "No. 5 Emerald" shelf clock with a spring driven, 30 day timepiece movement (E. N. Welch) and a H. B. Horton patented perpetual calendar mechanism in a walnut case with burl accents.
CONDITION:
the case is in good condition and has been refinished. The movement is signed. Both the time and calendar dials are original paper with wear and aging. The hands are original. The glasses are original. The finials are professional replacements in the proper style.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$1200
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 33.5in x 14.5in x 5,5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Ithaca Calendar Clock Co., Ithaca, NY, "3 1/2 Parlor" shelf clock with an E. N. Welch spring driven 8 day time and strike movement with a patented perpetual calendar mechanism in a walnut case with ebony trimmings and a customized wall shelf (modern) in the style of the clock case.
CONDITION:
The walnut case is in very good condition. It has been refinished and the black ornamentation treated with black paint or a new finish coating. The time dial inner bezel and the time and strike hands have been painted silver. Both the time dial and the calendar dial are in very good condition. The calendar door glass is original. The hands are original. The movement is signed.
ESTIMATE:
$1800
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$2100
PRICE SOLD:
$1500
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 20.25in x 5.25in x 10in
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DESCRIPTION:
Ithaca Calendar Clock Co., Ithaca, NY, "No. 6 1/2 Belgrade" shelf clock with E. N. Welch spring driven 8 day time and strike movement with a perpetual calendar mechanism in an ash case.
CONDITION:
The case is in very good condition with an original finish which shows some variation across the surfaces of the case. The time and calendar black paper dials are have a uniformly rough surface that has age and may well be original to the clock. The unique pendulum rod and bob are original. The time dial shows some deterioration. The hands are original. The movement is signed. The calendar drum papers appear original. The door glass is original. A scarce Ithaca model.
ESTIMATE:
$1800
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$1700
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 32.5in x 14in x 7.25in
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DESCRIPTION:
Ithaca Calendar Clock Co., Ithaca, NY, "No. 4 Hanging Office", 30 day, spring brass movement double dial calendar wall timepiece.
CONDITION:
Refinished walnut and walnut veneered case has some small veneer damage at the lower right corner. Original paper time dial has stains, and rubbing of the numbers. Original calendar dial has stains and scattered wear spots. Original hands. Calendar rollers have age darkened.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$450
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 28.5in x 15.5in x 5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Ithaca Calendar Clock Co., Ithaca, New York, "Office No. 4", 30 day, spring brass movement double dial calendar wall timepiece.
CONDITION:
Refinished rosewood veneered case has small repair at the bottom front, the lower right side and at the upper left side half round door molding. Both dials have been repainted along with replacement of the date roller papers. Original hands. Nickel plated movement is signed. It looks like who ever refinished the case has reattached the half round door segments using dowel pins. Lower dial glass is cracked.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$375
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 28.5in x 15.5in x 4.5in
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F. Kroeber Clock Co., New York, "Regulator No. 33", 8 day, spring brass movement wall timepiece.
CONDITION:
Walnut case in very nice condition in original finish. There is a small age crack just above the door. Original tablet, cut glass mirrored pendulum and hands. Original paper dial has age darkened and stained with some wear to the numbers and at the winding arbor. Two of the four drop finials on the bottom bracket are missing. The minute hand has been repaired.
ESTIMATE:
$1400
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$1600
PRICE SOLD:
$1300
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 46in x 17.75in x 4.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
F. Kroeber Clock Co., New York, "Parthia" wall clock with a spring driven 8 day time and strike movement in an ebony case with real marquetries and beveled mirror sides.
CONDITION:
The case is in excellent condition with a nice original finish. The porcelain dial has several hairline cracks and loss at both winding holes. The hands are original. The movement is signed. The beveled side mirrors are in excellent condition. The original signed cut glass pendulum bob is in excellent condition. The door glass is original.
ESTIMATE:
$750
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$850
PRICE SOLD:
$600
CIRCA: 1881
DIMENSIONS: 32.25in x 13.25in x 4.75
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DESCRIPTION:
F. Kroeber Clock Co., New York, "Langtry" mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movement in a walnut case with turned side columns and finials, six inch black dial, and Kroeber's patented pendulum.
CONDITION:
case with original finish. Two long vertical cracks in backboard have been glued. Movement and dial have be remounted with some wood added to the worn holes. Tip of center finial has been repaired. Door glass is an old replacement. Paper dial is replaced. Very nice signed example of Kroeber's Pendulum with black background and graduated scale for rate adjustment. The signed movement features an interesting half-deadbeat verge -- the type in which only the exit pallet has a separate impulse face. Rear paper label clearly shows the make and model.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$225
CIRCA: 1883
DIMENSIONS: 23in x 9in x 5in
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Regulator No. 7" wall hanging clock, spring driven 8 day timepiece movement with maintaining power in a walnut case.
CONDITION:
The case is in excellent condition and retains its original finish. The original painted dial is in excellent condition. The hands are original. The movement is signed. The door glasses are original. The brass dial, bezel, weight and pendulum bob are original. The case back shows a factory date of June, 1912. The is an excellent example of one of the more scarce Seth Thomas regulators. We have had only two in the past 10 years.
ESTIMATE:
$6000
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$8000
PRICE SOLD:
$9000
CIRCA: 1912
DIMENSIONS: 45in x 18.25in x 8in
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Jupiter" hanging clock with a weight driven 8 day time and strike (cathedral bell) lyre movement with a moon phase dial in an open well oak case.
CONDITION:
The case is in very good condition with a light, old finish, possibly original. There are several small areas of loss along the top right and left return molding. The original painted dial is in good condition with some fading and paint loss at the mounting holes. The original painted moon phase dial is in nice condition with age. The hands are original with a repair to the minute hand. The reeded brass weights are original. This is a scarce Seth Thomas model in very good condition. We have had only 2 sales of this model in the past 12 years.
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$3500
PRICE SOLD:
$2800
CIRCA: 1909
DIMENSIONS: 60in x 19in x 7.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Regulator No. 62" wall clock, 8 day, time only, weight driven movement in a mahogany case with meter long pendulum, maintaining power and silvered dial
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish with beveled lower glass. The hands are replaced. The pendulum and weight are original. The silvered dial has no Seth Thomas signature, but is correct and original. This is a nice example of a rare model Seth Thomas, the first we have sold in over 20 years.
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4000
CIRCA: 1902
DIMENSIONS: 60in x 17in x 7in
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DESCRIPTION:
Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Marcy", wall clock, 8 day, time and quarter strike, spring driven movement in a walnut case with a painted metal dial and damascened nickel pendulum bob
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish with all the carvings present and intact. There is a small repair to tip on lower finial. There is some flaking above center arbor and scuffs near winding arbors on dial. This is a nice example.
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3500
PRICE SOLD:
$1700
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 46in x 17.5in x 9in
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Regulator No. 30", wall clock, 8 day, time only, brass weight driven movement in a oak case with a painted metal dial
CONDITION:
the case retains its original golden oak finish in good condition. The dial has its original paint with minor inpaint on seconds bit. Overall this is a nice example in oak.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$1400
CIRCA: 1891
DIMENSIONS: 49.5in x 19in x 7.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Regulator No. 18" wall hanging clock with a weight driven 8 day timepiece movement with maintaining power in an oak case.
CONDITION:
The case retains an original finish which has darkened with age. There is some veneer loss on the circular dial bezel. There is also a minor separation between two adjacent segments of the octagonal top of the clock. The original painted dial has faded. The hands are original. The movement is signed. The door glass and dial glass are original.
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1400
PRICE SOLD:
$1500
CIRCA: 1890
DIMENSIONS: 54in x 20.25in x 5.25
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DESCRIPTION:
Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Regulator No. 6" hanging clock with a weight driven 8 day timepiece movement with a deadbeat escapement and maintaining power in an oak case.
CONDITION:
The case is in excellent condition and has its original finish. The original painted dial is in excellent condition with very minor loss at the center arbor. The hands are original. The door glass is original. The movement is signed.
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$1300
CIRCA: 1891
DIMENSIONS: 49in x 17in x 7.5in
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Flora", 8 day, time and strike weight brass movement wall clock.
CONDITION:
Ebonized cherry case in nice condition in original finish has some surface wear to the finish around the side lock and some dings on a small spot on the left side back edge. Original painted dial has a couple chips on the outer edge and some staining at the winding arbors. Nice damascene pendulum. Dark label inside. Original weights and hands. .
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1400
PRICE SOLD:
$850
CIRCA: 1884
DIMENSIONS: 38in x 14in x 7in
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Garfield" shelf clock with a weight driven, 8 day, time and strike cathedral gong movement in a walnut case.
CONDITION:
The case is in overall excellent condition with a very small area of loss on the right front case foot. The case finish is original. The hands are original. The dial has been professionally repainted. The movement is signed. The door glass is original.
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1100
PRICE SOLD:
$1000
CIRCA: 1885
DIMENSIONS: 29.5in x 16in x 6.5in
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Regulator no. 1 Extra" hanging clock with a round plate, weight driven, 8 day, S. B. Terry style timepiece movement in a rosewood veneered case.
CONDITION:
The case has a very soft lustre finish which may be original. The case bottom is replaced as the veneer differs from that of the rest of the case. The painted dial appears to be original although there are several extra screw holes in the dial mounting board. Both door glasses are original with the lower gilt and black design showing some loss. The hour and minute hands are original. The seconds hand may be replaced.
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1100
PRICE SOLD:
$1100
CIRCA: 1874
DIMENSIONS: 41.0in x 20.0in x 5.0in
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn. for Jarvis Universal Clock Co., Chicago, Illinois, "Jarvis World Clock", 30 day, time only, twin spring movement in an oak case with 19 inch 24 hour dial showing time of day for points around the globe.
CONDITION:
Case has an original finish which has darkened. Patriotic decals on front corners of the case have faded, but the Jarvis trademark in the center is still easy to read. The multi-part dials are paper over metal. The rear dial has yellowed and has some staining along the right edge. The shaded portion on the bottom half of the dial to indicate night has faded. The inner dial is in good condition. A crude paper cover hides the two apertures in the dial which once displayed the day of the week dial which is now absent. Paper instructions for installing and regulating the clock are pasted below the dial. The door glass is old. The signed twin spring Seth Thomas movement has its stopworks and supplementary bevel gears with drop shafts to facilitate winding from the bottom of the closed case. The Jarvis World Clock was mentioned in the introduction to a book they published titled "The Story of Time" by Albert B. Olsten, published in 1915. The model is identical to the "Square Gallery" shown in Ly's Seth Thomas book.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$450
CIRCA: 1915
DIMENSIONS: 24in x 24in x 6in
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Marble No. 1" 20 inch gallery clock with a spring driven 30 day time only movement (86-AB) with Graham dead-beat escapement with Arabic numerals on marble dial and bronze finished hands.
CONDITION:
The clock is in excellent condition with very minor chipping along the edge of the marble dial. The numerals and dots are all bronze finished. The marble dial is 7/8" thick. The movement is signed.
ESTIMATE:
$750
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$850
PRICE SOLD:
$700
CIRCA: 1913
DIMENSIONS: 20in x 20in x 5in
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn. "Garfield", 8 day, time and strike weight brass movement shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Walnut and walnut veneered case in original finish has some veneer loss on the base. The feet are currently mounted upside down. Original painted dial has a small chip and some surface stains. Original hands and pendulum with some loss to the nickel plating. The crenellated parapet top has some merlons missing on the left side and one on the right. Brass cased weights appear original.
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$600
CIRCA: 1883
DIMENSIONS: 29in x 16in x 6.75in
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Plymouth Hollow, Conn., "Parlor Calendar", 8 day, time and strike spring brass movement double dial calendar shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Refinished rosewood veneered case has some small chips on the base and a small chip just above the door. Original hands and tablet. Both dials appear to be original, although the calendar dial has a two holes outside the side supports. Remains of a label inside Movement is signed. Paper calender rollers have age darkened.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$550
CIRCA: 1863
DIMENSIONS: 30.5in x 18.25in x 5.5in
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn, "Umbria" wall hanging clock with a double spring driven 15 day timepiece movement in an oak case.
CONDITION:
The case is in excellent condition with a recently applied finish coat. The original painted dial is in very good condition with minor loss at the screw holes and the seconds bit. The hands are original. The movement is signed. The door glasses are original.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$600
CIRCA: 1894
DIMENSIONS: 41.5in x 15in x 6.5in
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Garfield", 8 day, time and strike weight brass movement ebonized case shelf clock.
CONDITION:
The overall case is in good condition with splits in the veneer on the left side and a veneer piece missing. The right side has a veneer split as well. The feet are unusual in that they are not the typical design used on this clock. Original dial has been repainted. Original hands. One of top ornamental pieces is missing on the right side. The dial has been repainted. The hands are original. The movement is signed.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$700
CIRCA: 1883
DIMENSIONS: 28in x 15.25in x 6.5in
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Office Calendar No. 4" wall clock, 8 day, spring driven movement with perpetual calendar mechanism showing on the lower dial in a rosewood veneered case.
CONDITION:
The case retains its original finish with a few scratches and a small loss of veneer on the upper bezel ring. Full label inside door. Painted metal dials appear to be original with some yellowing on the edges and paint loss around mounting screws. The upper dial has been touched up a little around the winder arbor hole. Paper calendar rollers look old and may be original. Hands are original. Signed Seth Thomas movement has its stopworks intact. The upper glass is wavy, while the lower one is not. Spade hands and brass clad pendulum are all old and probably original.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$250
CIRCA: 1874
DIMENSIONS: 27.5in x 15in x 4.5in
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Regulator No. 3" wall clock with a weight driven 8 day timepiece movement in an oak case.
CONDITION:
The case has lost its finish, but is generally in good condition. There is one area of joint separation on the lower left side of the case. The original painted dial has been coated with a glossy finish. There is minor paint loss at the center post. The hands are original. The door glasses are original. Three finials are missing. The case back indicates a factory date of October, 1891.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$1000
CIRCA: 1891
DIMENSIONS: 42in x 19.5in x 5.5in
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Lafayette" shelf clock with a spring driven 8 day time and strike (cathedral gong) lyre movement in a walnut case.
CONDITION:
The Lafayette is a very scarce model. This is the first example that we have had for auction. The case is in excellent condition with original finish. The original dial pan has been repainted. The hands are original. The movement is signed. The door glass is original.
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$400
CIRCA: 1883
DIMENSIONS: 25.5in x 14in x 5in
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Regulator No. 2" hanging timepiece, 8 day, weight driven movement with maintaining power in an oak case with painted metal dial.
CONDITION:
Rubbed down oak case with some small veneer repairs and lifting veneer on the base. Original painted dial is in very good condition with just the smallest amount of chipping around the mounting screws. Hands, pendulum, and weight are original. Lacquer protecting the brass weight has started to turn brown. Remains of original label in the bottom of the case. Swinging part of the bezel latch is missing, but easily replaced. The rectangular movement is signed.
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$550
CIRCA: 1910
DIMENSIONS: 37in x 16in x 5.5in
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Santa Fe" city series mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movement in a carved walnut case with applied metal leaf decorations.
CONDITION:
The case is in good condition with a remnants of original finish left over from the start of a refinishing job. Sides of crest have been glued back together. Veneer is lifting from the top of the case. The paper dial is replaced. The veneered dial mask has a pressboard substrate. The Seth Thomas lyre movement is signed and is has had some of the stopworks removed. Glass is original. The gong is a replacement. The nickel pendulum bob is nicely damascened. Decent black paper label inside the case. We sold this same model in our April 2018 sale for $1400.
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$500
CIRCA: 1885
DIMENSIONS: 22.25in x 13.5in x 4.5in
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Waltham Clock Co., Waltham, Mass., "Model 35" wall clock with a weight driven 8 day timepiece movement (with deadbeat escapement and maintaining power) in a mahogany case.
CONDITION:
The case is in excellent condition with a dark original finish. The movement is signed and has a serial number of 1351. The original painted dial has some mismatched inpainting at the mounting holes.
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1100
PRICE SOLD:
$425
CIRCA: 1905
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Waltham Clock Co., Waltham, Mass., 8 day, weight brass movement patent or banjo timepiece. Serial No. 3211.
CONDITION:
Mahogany case in nice condition in original finish. Original painted dial has some stains and some loss at the mounting screws and the winding arbor. Throat tablet appears original and has some background loss. The bottom tablet may be a replaced as the gold areas are not gold leaf but gold paint. Movement is signed. Original hands and pendulum.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$350
CIRCA: 1930
DIMENSIONS: 35in x 10.25in x 4.25in
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Waterbury Clock Co., Waterbury, Conn., "Peoria", 8 day, spring brass movement roller calendar clock.
CONDITION:
This oak case model in original finish is in nice condition. The catalog image shows this clock with two drop finials, but this example does not show any indication that it every had drop finials. Original painted dial has five very small areas of paint loss and some stains in the center. Original hands. Original tablet glass has scattered loss of the black background. Original calendar rollers have age darkened.
ESTIMATE:
$1700
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$1900
PRICE SOLD:
$1600
CIRCA: 1900
DIMENSIONS: 43in x 18in x 7.25in
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Waterbury Clock Co., Waterbury, Conn., "Regulator No. 53", wall clock, 8 day, time only, two brass weight driven movement in an oak case with a painted metal dial
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish dried out. One ball molding on lower left return is absent. The dial retains its original paint with inpaint around mounting screws. The pendulum stick is a replacement that is slightly too long. The weights are old replacements but not the proper style.
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$600
CIRCA: 1900
DIMENSIONS: 53in x 19.5in x 7.75in
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Welch, Spring & Co., Forestville, Conn., "No. 3 Regulator B. W." hanging clock with a double weight driven 8 day timepiece movement and a B. B. Lewis patented perpetual calendar mechanism in a black walnut case.
CONDITION:
The case is in excellent condition with a few very minor scuff marks. The finish is original. The original painted time dial is in very good condition, nicely aged, with loss at the winding holes and the center arbor. The hour, minute and day indicator hands are original. The original painted calendar dial is in excellent condition. The calendar hand is original. All three glasses are original. The pendulum rod has a nice original gilt finish. The lower right finial has several small chips. The top right finial has a repaired crack. A small portion of the top bezel latch is missing. The side glasses and nicely gilt inside moldings are original.
ESTIMATE:
$4000
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$6000
PRICE SOLD:
$3800
CIRCA: 1868
DIMENSIONS: 51.5in x 19.5in x 7.5in
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Welch, Spring & Co., Forestville, Conn., "Titiens V. P." shelf clock with a spring driven 30 day timepiece movement in a rosewood case.
CONDITION:
The case is in excellent condition with its original finish ... one of the nicest Welch clocks we have seen in a long time. The beautiful, signed porcelain dial has several very minor hairline cracks. The hands are original. The door glass and side glasses are original. The pendulum rod is nicely gilt, as are the side window moldings. There is a nice company label on the back side of the case. The nickel plated movement front plate is signed.
ESTIMATE:
$1800
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$2200
PRICE SOLD:
$1800
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 22.75in x 16in x 6.5in
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Welch, Spring, & Co., Forestville, Conn., "Wagner" hanging calendar clock with a spring driven 8 day time and strike movement and a B. B. Lewis patented perpetual calendar mechanism in a walnut case.
CONDITION:
The case is in excellent condition, retaining its polished original finish. All finials are intact. The original paper time dial is in very good condition and shows wear consistent with the age of the clock. The hands are original. The pointer on the day indicator hand is missing. The calendar dial is original and in excellent condition, as are the calendar hands. The clock originally had a wire gong strike but that has been converted to a bell strike, but the original iron mounting bracket and brass cover are there so it could easily be converted back. The Welch, Spring and Co. label in the case base is in excellent condition as is the B. B. Lewis calendar label.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$750
PRICE SOLD:
$700
CIRCA: 1878
DIMENSIONS: 32.5in x 16in x 5.5in
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Welch, Spring & Co., Forestville, Conn., "Patti VP", 8 day, time, strike and alarm spring brass movement shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Rosewood and rosewood veneered case in an original finish has some decay to the finish on the upper right molding and some loss on the bottom right edge. Paper dial has age darkened. Original movement, hands, Welch pendulum and tablet. Left finial has a piece missing on the base. The center finial has most of the flanged base broken off. Dark, but readable label on the back.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$475
DIMENSIONS: 19in x 12.25in x 6.25in
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E. N. Welch Mfg. Co., Forestville, Conn., "Italian Hanging V.P." wall clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movement in a rosewood and rosewood veneered case.
CONDITION:
A later clear finish has been applied over the original finish. The crest was broken and glued. Carved scroll on the right side is absent. Paper dial is old and appears original with stains and surface scuffs. Original hands, tablet and pendulum. Black flocked paper on the backboard has some surface cracks. Movement is signed.
ESTIMATE:
$350
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$450
PRICE SOLD:
$625
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 28in x 14.5in x 4.5in
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Welch, Spring & Co., Forestville, Conn., "Lucca V.P." shelf clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movement in a rosewood veneered case.
CONDITION:
The case is in good condition and appears to have had a fairly recent application of satin clear coat. The five finials are well-crafted replacements of the proper design. The dial is a well-installed paper replacement. The dial pan has been remounted so there is an extra set of holes on its edge. The hands are old replacements. Nearly complete rear label and partial inner label. The door glass is the proper type and has been reglazed recently. Original black flocked paper on the backboard. Nice original gilt pendulum with pressed glass insert. The clock comes with a black and white photo trading card featuring Pauline Lucca (1841 – 1908) who was a famous operatic soprano after whom this clock was named.
ESTIMATE:
$350
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$550
PRICE SOLD:
$350
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 23in x 13.5in x 6in
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Attributed to Claude Galle, a monumental Verde Antico and gilt bronze mantel clock, "Hector's Farewell to Andromache", the stepped base resting on 6 four paw feet, palmette and bellflower ornamented base molding, the front with bas relief of Hector attempting to convince Paris to defend Troy, and with flanking mounts representing love and fidelity, and surmounted by figures of Hector and Andromache, Hector dressed for battle, and Andromache with a pained expression and holding their son Astyanax, the figures flanking the octagonal clock case containing a large, two train movement of 15 day duration, and with date function, roman numeral white enamel dial with inner date chapter, gilt and engraved brass hands with blued steel date indicator
CONDITION:
case very dirty, but appears to retain its original gilding, slight gap between base molding and upper part of base, can be closed by loosening nuts and realigning the components, marble with minor flakes and chips, the small casting representing part of Andromache's puddled dress on the case top missing, dial with a few minor scratches and a very faint hairline at the center, movement ticks and strikes, old conversion from silk thread suspension to steel, back cock appears to be correct, pendulum replaced. This clock is nearly identical to a number of examples in public and private collections, including one in the Russian Royal Collection, Catherine wing of the palace of Montplaisir at Petrodvorest, another, formerly intended for the Grand Salon of the Petit Trianon apartments is pictured in Dupuy- Bayalet "Pendules du Mobilier National 1800- 1870", page 111, plate 47, and a third is at the headquarters of the Ministry of Finance in Paris, and illustrated in Dumonthier "Les Bronzes du Mobilier National, Pendules et Cartels", plate 37. Christie's New York sold a nearly identical example with a bronze base in 2014, sale 2884, 10/21/2014, lot 288, which realized $30,000.00.
ESTIMATE:
$10000
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$20000
PRICE SOLD:
$14500
CIRCA: 1805
DIMENSIONS: 24.25in x 19.5in x 6in
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Mathurin Souge, a Paris, a 17th century French "Hague Clock", the oak and walnut case with burl walnut veneer, the top, base and door with ebonized moldings, the sides having arched windows with ebonized surrounds, and top with two iron loops for hanging, interior of the case back with figured walnut veneers bordered by plain walnut with ebonized string inlay, red velvet lined brass plate with gilt dial and fancy pierced and engraved gilt hands, the minute hand with steel tip, hinged, engraved lambrequin below 6:00, signed "Mathurin Souge, A Paris", and concealing a small aperture allowing access to start the pendulum, 30 hour two train movement powered by a single barrel, and counting the hours on a bell, crown wheel escapement and silk thread suspension with cycloidal cheeks, and decorative, pierced steel levers for strike train warning and locking, and pendulum with heavy, spherical bob.
CONDITION:
case with a few veneer repairs, ebonized surfaces with minor wear, back with split at vertical joint, edges of back with strips to compensate for shrinkage, interior of back panel veneer with splits and dried glue run at left, right side glass loose, velvet replaced, dial regilded, and lacking infill in numerals, hands and cartouche with wear to gilding, steel tip of minute hand replaced, movement with repairs to count wheel lever and spring, back cock repaired, minor oxide on steel components, ticking and striking, pendulum replaced, with later key. There are inconsistencies with period practice and methods evident in this piece, but there are other aspects which seem to support an early date of manufacture. Mathurin Souge does not appear in any of the standard horological references listing makers, but he is included in "Archives de l'art Francais", page 103, under "Horlogers", as having his work at the "Maison De La Duchess D'Orleans" (House of the Duchess D'Orleans)
ESTIMATE:
$4000
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$6000
PRICE SOLD:
$4500
CIRCA: 1665
DIMENSIONS: 12.875in x 10.5in x 4.5in
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LeRoy, a Paris, a small Contre- Partie Boulle bracket clock with pull repeat, the case with polychrome, naturalistic ornament set into the brass veneer, the base with central mask, scroll feet, and foliate mounts conforming to the curves of the case, kidney shape, molded brass door with leaf and shell ornament, gadrooned brass cornice terminating in leaf and scroll mounts, and with central shell, the removable pagoda top surmounted by a seated figure of a small boy, in his left hand an hourglass with wings, and his right arm raised, the top concealing three bells, signed brass dial with Roman numeral enamel cartouches, finely finished blued steel hands, signed brass movement with tapered baluster form pillars, large barrel and five wheel train, crown wheel escapement, and sounding the last hour and quarter by pulling a cord, all resting on a matching, incurved bracket
CONDITION:
veneers with losses and lifting, veneers on case sides with checking, mounts on clock case lacking gilding, top with old repairs, brass veneer on top with solder repair, base with replaced glue block, bottom with unused hole on left corresponding to hole at right for repeat cord, one cartouche with hairline, another with chips, hands with minor oxide, movement dirty but ticking and repeating correctly, pendulum replaced, bracket with polish residue, minor veneer lifting, board on which the clock sits with alteration, may be replaced
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3500
PRICE SOLD:
$1700
CIRCA: 1730
DIMENSIONS: 26in x 10.5in x 5.75in
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Cogniet, a Paris, an early 18th century brass and tortoise shell veneered, ormolu mounted pendule d' alcove, case with base on foliate ornamented feet, and having outcurved sides and scroll cut skirt, mounted with conforming gilt moldings terminating in foliate roundels, the gilt, cast door with incurved lower corners and arch top, and cast, molded cornice surmounted by a removable caddy top, with urn finials and foliate mounted corners, gilt brass dial with roman numeral cartouches above a cast ornament with masks, festoons, and central cartouche signed "Cogniet a Paris", fancy blued steel hands, signed brass movement with large barrel and crown wheel escapement, the striking activated by pulling a cord at the base, and sounding the last hour and quarter on two bells concealed beneath the top, with matching, incurved wall mounted bracket
CONDITION:
most of the cast components and dial regilded, one molding missing from base of bracket, top finials loose, fasteners for mounts replaced, many surfaces beneath mounts ebonized, shell veneers with repairs and splits, a few cartouches with minor chips, one with minor hairlines, movement with reblued hammer arbors, tops of arbors filed to accept hammers, ticks and strikes
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$3000
CIRCA: 1720
DIMENSIONS: 19 1/2in x 7in x 4.25in
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Thuret, a Paris, a 17th century pendule religieuse, the ebonized hardwood case with molded base and cornice, the door with cast, gilt trim, and top finials and cast foliate ornament, with what appears to be a family crest at center, case sides with astragal ended apertures with sliding shutters removable from the top, deep blue velvet lined wooden dial plate, gilt roman numeral dial with Arabic minutes, and gilt mount with laurel and trailing ribbon ornamented cartouche engraved "J. Thuret A Paris", 30 hour two train movement with baluster pillars, powered by a single barrel, and counting the hours on a bell, crown wheel escapement and copper strip suspension with cycloidal cheeks, and decorative, pierced steel levers for strike train warning and locking, and pendulum with turned brass bob
CONDITION:
case with modifications, bottom board and feet replaced, ebonized veneers with splits and minor losses, all castings on exterior of case with gold paint, some gold paint splatter on case, dial mounting board with replaced velvet, the mount and replaced fabric concealing a rectangular aperture below the dial, hands with repairs and painted gold, the hour hand in steel and the minute hand brass, pendulum suspension incorrect, cheeks appear to be original, crutch with minor bends, runs and strikes
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$1900
CIRCA: 1670
DIMENSIONS: 17.5in x 10in x 4.5in
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Ourry, a Paris, a large Boulle work and ormolu mounted bracket clock, the case on four turned and flower ringed feet, undulating skirt with conforming bronze mount having a central shell and foliage, arched door with incurved lower corners, and flanked by scroll brackets, foliate drops, and acanthus scrolls, arched cornice molding below a step with corner finials, and surmounted by a removable, cyma curved top, with acanthus corners, floral frieze, and four more urn finials, roman numeral enamel cartouche dial with gilt surround, the enamel center signed "Juhel a Versailles", numbered disc above 12:00 for regulation, and nicely made blued steel pierced and filed hands, above a gilt, architecturally detailed arcaded fret, the rectangular brass movement of at least two week duration with five baluster form pillars, with crown wheel escapement, silk thread suspension, cycloidal cheeks, and count wheel striking, the back plate signed "Ourry a Paris", with large iron key, three partial pendulums, and a 20th century bracket
CONDITION:
case with repairs to tortoise shell and brass inlay, shell with cracks, some mounts and other brass furniture regilded, some replaced, all mounts now attached with phillips head screws, hole in case top for hammer arbor enlarged, some cartouches with minor chips and repairs, dial center of a slightly different color than the cartouches, hands mising tails, movement oily, ticks and strikes, cheeks replaced, key with repair and rust, pendulums incomplete
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3500
PRICE SOLD:
$1800
CIRCA: 1690
DIMENSIONS: 23in x 14.25in x 5in
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Ourry, a Paris, an ebonized Pendule Religieuse with Boulle work front, the case with molded base and turned feet, case sides with tombstone arch windows, case front with tortoise shell veneers and foliate form brass and pewter inlays, door glass with cast, arched, beaded trim, top with arched, molded tympanum, flanking plinths, and three finials, dial plate lined with deep blue velvet, engraved brass Roman numeral dial with Arabic minutes, fancy cast brass hands, and with cast, gilt brass mount below 6:00, consisting of a balustrade on a molded base supporting foliate ornamented S scrolls, and surmounted by putti, with central enamel cartouche marked "Ourry A Paris", rectangular movement with five baluster form pillars and large barrels, recoil escapement, and counting the hours on a bell, back plate also signed
CONDITION:
case with a thick layer of ebonizing on all interior and exterior surfaces, Boulle work with minor lifting, minor losses and repairs, turned feet replaced, central finial replaced, minor damage from powder post beetle or other wood boring insect, repairs to top molding, dial and hands with minor tarnish, hands replaced, mount with minor losses to gilding, movement with 19th century modifications to escapement, suspension, and strike work, ticks and strikes
ESTIMATE:
$1800
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$2400
PRICE SOLD:
$1400
CIRCA: 1680
DIMENSIONS: 19.25in x 10.25in x 5in
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Atkins Clock Co., Bristol, Conn. gallery wall clock with a spring driven 30 day double fusee timepiece movement in a rosewood veneered case with a ripple front molding.
CONDITION:
The case retains a complete original finish. The painted dial is original and has minor flaking in the 6 to 8 area. The hands are original. There is no Atkins label inside the case. Pendulum is a replacement. The cord on the right train needs to be replaced. This is an excellent example of this very rare clock. See "The Clocks of Irenus Atkins" by Gregory and King, page 55.
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$800
CIRCA: 1868
DIMENSIONS: 26.5in x 26.5in x 5in
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Goyer, a Paris, a neoclassical gilt bronze "Aux Guirlandes" cartel clock, the cast case surmounted by an urn with ram's heads at the sides, each with a ring in its mouth suspending a laurel festoon, the festoons continuing down the case sides and terminating beneath the bezel, case sides with textile backed apertures and foliate form brass frets, bottom with Vitruvian scroll panels above a fluted incurved bracket with laurel and acanthus ornament, roman numeral, convex white enamel dial with arabic five minute markers, signed "Goyer a Paris", well made pierced and engraved hands, large, flat bottomed round movement of at least two week duration, with recoil escapement, silk thread suspension and striking on a bell, the front plate with scribed circles for train layout, front and back plates also with holes for observing depth of engagemen between wheels and pinions
CONDITION:
case with losses to gilding and minor tarnish, decorative buttons attaching the top of the side festoons replaced, pendulum aperture and bezel lacking glass, bezel with bends, dial with hairlines and filled losses, hour hand with solder near boss, movement dirty, ticks and strikes, cock holding rear end of regulator replaced, time ratchet with replaced tooth, pendulum replaced
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$800
CIRCA: 1770
DIMENSIONS: 28in x 13in x 5in
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A. Brocot & Delettrez, Paris, France, for Tiffany, Young & Ellis, New York, double dial calendar clock, 8 day, time and strike with rolling moon and calendar indicating day, date, and month perpetually, spring driven movement with visible Brocot escapement in a molded white marble case with white enamel dials, beveled glasses, and blued steel hands.
CONDITION:
The white marble case has a few very tiny chips along a few edges, but no major losses. Striking is the fact that the large back door is intact. Sadly, someone engraved a Social Security Number into the top of the back door. If placed against a wall, this will not be visible. Enamel clock dial is excellent. The signature of retailer is clear and sharp.The calendar dial is also in excellent condition, showing the days and months in English and the rolling moon on a field of stars. The well made time and strike movement with open Brocot escapement on the dial, with original carnelian pallets. The movement is signed. Both movements look clean. A very nice example.
ESTIMATE:
$1800
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$2500
PRICE SOLD:
$950
CIRCA: 1865
DIMENSIONS: 16in x 12in x 6.5in
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France, industrial series windmill, 8 day timepiece and barometer, spring driven movement in a gilt and silvered brass case with black slate base, mid section with pierced railing, lower section with two simulated windows flanking a door, the door opening to access the windmill movement winding arbor, front with clock and barometer dials, the sides with Fahrenheit and Celsius thermometers.
CONDITION:
Case and dials with tarnished silver. A small amount of brass showing through the silver on the lower left portion in the back. Gilt surfaces under slightly discolored lacquer. Celsius thermometer is absent, as is the weather vane on the peak of the roof. The brass sails are later additions and not of the proper design. Railing with small bends. Base with one small chip to the edge.
ESTIMATE:
$1800
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$2200
PRICE SOLD:
$1600
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 16.5in x 7.25in x 6.5in
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France, table or mantel regulator with polychrome enamel panels, the engraved, crystal regulator style case with sides and dial featuring men and women in gardens and landscapes, wearing fanciful Elizabethan costume, the panels bordered in blue, and dial with blue ground, and having Roman numerals within gilt bordered cartouches, gilt spade hands, 8 day, two train pendule de Paris movement, striking the hours and half hour in passing
CONDITION:
case dirty and lacking gilding, side panels and dial with significant losses to gilt ornament, dial missing 7 small red beads, hands with losses to gilding, rear glass with chip at lower right, movement dirty, ticking, will strike occasionally, needs service
ESTIMATE:
$1400
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$1800
PRICE SOLD:
$700
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 8.875in x 5.5in x 4.75in
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Japy Fils, Paris, France, figural mystery clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movement with conical pendulum in a white alabaster case on cast feet with applied gilt ornaments, surmounted by a gilt female figure holding the pendulum aloft, Roman numeral white enamel dial, and gilt spade hands.
CONDITION:
Generally very good original condition. The gilt statue has some losses to gilding that was applied later. It is still quite bright and presents well. There are some minor losses to the alabaster on corners. All of the ormolu trim appears intact. Enamel dial is nearly perfect. The point at the bottom of the pendulum will need to be straightened a little. Beveled glass is missing from the back door of the case.
ESTIMATE:
$1600
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$2200
PRICE SOLD:
$2000
CIRCA: 1860
DIMENSIONS: 23in x 13.5in x 7in
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Boileau a Paris, an early 19th century, half seconds beating gilt bronze portico clock, on floral medallion ornamented compressed ball feet, base molding decorated with palmette, anthemion and bellflower, the dado with mount having a central sunflower with mask, and flanking Grecian foliate ornament below the simple molded surbase, four columns with square plinths, laurel wreathed molded bases, and egg and dart capitals supporting the entablature, the frieze with floral medallions and cornice with waterleaf, palmette and bellflower, laurel wreath bezel with simple foliate inner ring, roman numeral white enamel dial with inner seconds chapter,signed "Boileau a Paris", blued steel Breguet style hands and central seconds hand, large two train movement with knife edge suspension and pin wheel escapement, counting the hours on a bell, and heavy bimetallic half seconds beating gridiron pendulum
CONDITION:
dirty, and with minor scratches and losses to gilding, gilt bead above dial with deformity, center medallion with touch of gold paint and glue residue, case top at rear left with gold paint and minor deformation, dial with filled chips at edge, 7:00, 9:00, hairline at 9:30, hands good, movement dirty, ticks and strikes, pendulum with minor oxide, inconsistencies in the assembly of the case and bezel and the cutout in the underside of the top to facilitate hanging the pendulum lead us to believe that the case, bezel and movement did not begin life together
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2500
PRICE SOLD:
$2200
CIRCA: 1820
DIMENSIONS: 20.75in x 11in x 7in
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Pierre Le Doux, a Paris, a large, early 20th century reproduction of a Louis XV bracket clock, with 18th century movement, the red hardwood case and bracket with polychrome floral ornament, the bracket with landscape scene featuring a dog at the base of a tree and looking at a bird, and mounted with cast, chased brass naturalistic ornament, roman numeral concave/ convex white enamel dial, pierced and engraved gilt hands, signed brass movement with five baluster pillars and of at least two week duration, with recoil escapement, count wheel striking, and silk thread suspension
CONDITION:
surface with crazing, mounts lacking gilding, dirty, dial with hairlines and repairs, minute hand with minor losses to gilding, movement dirty, with tarnish and staining, numerous empty holes in front and back plates, steel components with minor oxide
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$550
DIMENSIONS: 41.75in x 18.5in x 8.5in
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Dupas, a Paris, a late 18th century marble and gilt bronze mantel clock, the base on eight decorated feet, and with inset, scrolling foliate mounts, columns and pilasters supporting a stepped entablature with gilt bead molding, the columns in black marble with gilt capitals and bases, encircled with a spiral, leafy vine, the white pilasters with flanking, scroll buttress bases, mounted with a hanging garland, scrolling at the bottom, and terminating in a floral roundel, the clock case with scrolling foliate pendant, flanked by four urns with gilt flowers, and surmounted by an eagle with outstretched wings, and resting on a black pedestal with gilt festoon, roman numeral white enamel dial signed "Dupas a Paris", fancy gilt hands, 8- 15 day pendule de Paris movement with recoil escapement, silk thread suspension, and count wheel striking
CONDITION:
case dirty, and with minor flakes, gilding good overall, with minor loss and a few small spots of verdigris, lower right base molding detached, right column with small chips and divots, both columns appear to have been lacquered, bead moldings at case top loose, clock case with two small holes for anchoring missing festoons, dial dirty, with minor scratches and hairlines, minute hand with minor bends, movement ticks and strikes, pendulum an incredibly inappropriate replacement
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$700
CIRCA: 1790
DIMENSIONS: 22in x 13.75in x 4in
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France, three piece mantel garniture set, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven pendule de Paris movement in a metal case of classic architectural form with stepped base, six full Corinthian columns flanking an ashlar facade with central arch, a painted ceramic panel within displaying a gilt chapter ring with Roman numerals, a scene of royals walking amidst an ancient city below the dial, all topped by a pediment with applied gilt ornament, two matching urns, both with painted ceramic panels.
CONDITION:
The gilding has worn off of much of the arch and the roof of the building will need to be secured, but otherwise this is an attractive and impressive case. The left end of the applied ornament in the pediment is absent. Beautiful, unsigned, painted ceramic panels on all three pieces. Substantial urns with matching architectural details. There is a tiny chip to the ceramic panel below one of the urns. Knob for back door is missing. The movement is signed with the initials "E. A." on either side of an anchor. Strikes on large cathedral gong.
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$700
CIRCA: 1890
DIMENSIONS: 17in x 14in x 8.5in
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Marti & Cie, Paris, France, figural shelf clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movement with white enamel dial in a highly stylized cast brass case set on veneered wooden base surmounted by three putti grasping bacchanal themed items and cast brass appliqués including matching stand with cast brass appliqués, veneers and ornaments.
CONDITION:
the case has some minor water damage on lower areas of the wooden base and lower areas of stand. It appears all the ornaments and figures are complete and unbroken. Height of the clock only is 26.75in.
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$850
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 74in x 16in x 9.75in
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Courvoisier, a Paris, a late 18th century marble and gilt bronze mantel clock, the oblong base on toupie feet with inset, reeded mounts and central foliate ornament, and finished with a gilt bead molding, the gilt clock case with laurel and bowknot drop, and surmounted by a pyramid of fruit, the case supported bu two slender vasiform columns, with foliate and basket weave mounts, and gadrooned rings, arabic numeral white enamel dial, signed "Courvoisier a Paris", well executed pierced and engraved gilt hands, 8 day two train movement with crown wheel escapement, the Swiss style strike work mounted to the back plate, and with silk thread suspension, repeating the last hour on demand
CONDITION:
marble dirty and with minor flakes and abrasion, gilding with minor losses, one reeded band in base with spot of corrosion, rear foot replaced, ornament on case top incomplete, rear glass with chip, dial with hairlines and filled losses, hands good, movement ticks, strike train will run but rack does not fall when released, very gummy, should function properly following service, pendulum replaced
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$475
CIRCA: 1780
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E. Maurice & Co., Paris, France, for Shreve, Crump & Low, Boston, mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven pendule de Paris movement with visible Brocot escapement on an molded octagonal base with gilt brass and red marble ovolo molding supporting a central column with the Greek muses cast with relief from patinated metal, supporting a molded octagonal capital upon which rests a drum head of black slate holding the movement, bezel, and polished black slate dial with incised Roman numerals and gilt hands.
CONDITION:
Gilding has worn off of much of the brass moldings in spots. Remarkably, the stone case and moldings have almost no chips. Cast metal column with figures is in very good condition. Retailer name on the sunken portion of the dial is just barely visible. Polished black slate dial is excellent. Good hands and beveled glass. The black slate case parts could use some cleaning. The movement is signed "E.M." and strikes on a bell. The Muses were Greek goddesses who ruled over the arts and sciences and offered inspiration in those subjects. This clock is heavy if shipping is a consideration.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$1300
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 16.5in x 9in x 9in
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France, an unusual early 19th century gilt and patinated bronze figural clock, the oval base with four winged lion masks above paw feet, anthemion and palmette mounts, with central Medusa mask, and featuring two figures in a small sailboat, the rear with female figure, her left hand on the mast, and right hand holding what may be a torch, the bow with figure of cupid, his right hand raised, his left holding an anchor, the roman numeral white enamel dialmounted to tyhe sail, fancy gilt hands, two train pendule de Paris movement with silk thread suspension, striking on a bell, with associated oval base and dome
CONDITION:
gilding with minor losses, patination restored, inside of base with an added sheet metal bottom to which the upper section is attached, torch replaced, nut holding the clock case to the mast missing, rope to which anchor is attached broken, ornament at top of mast replaced, movement and dial replaced, pendulum replaced, dial with hairlines and small chip. bezel glass chipped, ticks and strikes, dome dimensions listed. Movement is stamped "JAPY FRERE MEDAILLE OR" [sic] and "HOTTOT A PARIS"
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$1700
CIRCA: 1815
DIMENSIONS: 21.5in x 14in x 7.25in
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Michel Decoux, a marble and polished metal mantel clock with gull ornament, the oblong base and top with brown, variegated marble veneers over contrasting black slate base and panels, joined portico style by six hexagonal, polished chrome columns with polished, gilt capitals and bases, and flanking a polished chrome crystal regulator case, surmounted by a polished, gilt wave form casting and polished chrome gull, signed "Decoux", diamond shaped Arabic numeral metal dial with blued steel hands, and 8 day Pendule de Paris movement, striking on a bell
CONDITION:
very good, black slate at upper left separated and reattached, and now with a small gap, all polished metal components very good, right glass with very large chip at upper left, left glass with small chip at lower left, dial now with a layer of copper colored paint, hour hand poorly reblued, numerals with minor scratches and flaws in plating, movement with tarnish, crutch fork with poor repair, bell replaced, pendulum an incorrect replacement, ticks and strikes
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$325
CIRCA: 1920
DIMENSIONS: 21 x 16.25in x 5.75in
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Japy Freres, Paris, France, three piece mantel garniture set, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movement with platform escapement, the case with three putti supporting a sphere with applied roman numerals and arrow hands resting on a marble base with gilt cast appliques and two matching side pieces with putti holding aloft the candleabra
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish on the ball form case and the original gilding. The marble and apllied castings are in good condition with only minor chips on the candelabra. The platform escapement has been replaced. Dimensions are of clock only, the two cadleabra are of similar dimensions.
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$600
CIRCA: 1860
DIMENSIONS: 15.5in x 6in x 6in
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France, a gilt and patinated bronze figural mantel clock, the case replete with symmetrically arranged acanthus and other naturalistic top, the top with a rocky landscape and a Turkish archer wearing armor, astride a reddish brown patinated horse, the horse with head and one leg raised, the figure looking backward, his bowstring taut, and ready to release an arrow, Roman numeral white enamel dial with open escapement, 8 day, two train pendule de Paris movement
CONDITION:
bezel, dial and movement replaced and of later date than the case, case dirty but retains much of its original gilding, patinated surfaces good, pallets and hands missing, trains functional, this movement was meant to strike on a gong and so has no provision for mounting a bell, and no way to mount a gong
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$850
CIRCA: 1835
DIMENSIONS: 21in x 15.5in x 5in
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France, carriage clock, 8 day, time and strike with alarm and hour repeat, spring driven movement with lever platform escapement in an Anglaise case with stepped, molded base and cornice, the corners with Corinthian columns, and the top with carrying handle, Roman numeral white enamel dial, and blued steel distaff hands.
CONDITION:
Brass case with some tarnish, but otherwise very good. The enamel dial is in also good with one small hairline on the bottom right corner. Hands are excellent.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$550
CIRCA: 1900
DIMENSIONS: 8in x 4in x 3.5in
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France, monumental mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movement with triple calendar, moon phases and barometer in a black slate case with green malachite insets and incised gold highlights. All dials are white enamel and the clock has exposed Brocot escapement on center dial.
CONDITION:
there is a crack in the case in the bottom left and minor chips at top, and bottom right corner. The dials are in good condition with a hairline at 12 and a small crack at the winding arbor on the clock dial.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$550
CIRCA: 1875
DIMENSIONS: 21in x 19in x 7.5in
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S. Marti & Cie, Paris, France, oval crystal regulator, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven pendule de Paris movement in a gilt brass case with four curved beveled glasses, cloisonné trim in bands around the case top and bottom, dial, and on the frame of the compensating pendulum, cream colored enamel dial with Arabic numerals, gilt hands, and double-vial pendulum.
CONDITION:
The case is dusty and dirty and could stand polishing, but otherwise this is a clean clock. All four curved beveled glasses are good. Well made movement with Brocot escapement between the plates has the Marti 1889 award stamp. It is also stamped "Made in France" The dial is perfect but for some very small losses along the bottom edge that have been masked with a bit of white filler. Rack and snail strike sounds on a cathedral gong. Just a bit of attention will make this a very nice clock.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$600
CIRCA: 1915
DIMENSIONS: 11in x 8in x 7in
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Vincenti & Cie, Paris, France for A. Fiocati, Berlin, Germany, miniature tall clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven diminutive pendule de Paris movement in a lyre-form case with tortoise shell veneer and applied ormolu mounts, cream colored enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, and gilt Louis XV style hands.
CONDITION:
There are a few cracks in the veneer, but no losses. Cast metal ornaments are very good. There is a small repaired break in the signed dial above the 12. Curved beveled glass in the front of the case is good. The movement will need to be secured to the case. The movement is signed by Vincenti as wall as being stamped "H & F / Paris ". This clock last sold for $1300 in September of 2014.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$1100
CIRCA: 1860
DIMENSIONS: 19.25in x 5.75in x 4.5in
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France, ceramic and ormolu mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven pendule de Paris movement in a vibrant porcelain vase-form case mounted on a gilt metal base with floral swag, flanked by horned rams, and topped with an urn finial, polychrome painted dial with putto, gilt hands.
CONDITION:
the cast brass case is in excellent condition with much of the gilding intact. Painted dial is perfect. Convex beveled glass is very good. Original hands. Movement is signed "Vassy Jejre / Paris ". Serial number on the back of movement matches the one stamped on the pendulum.
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$425
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 20in x 15in x 8in
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Vincenti & Cie, Paris, France, crystal regulator, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven pendule de Paris movement in a glazed brass case on cast bun feet supporting fluted columns on the front corners and pilasters on the back corners, stepped and molded base and top with repeating palmette and laurel fretwork, matching pendulum, Roman numeral white enamel dial with red Arabic numerals at the quarters, and blued steel Breguet style hands.
CONDITION:
The partially gilt case is in very nice condition with some yellowing and spotting of the polished brass. Some gilding remains within the column flutes. All four beveled glass are good. The white enamel dial is perfect, but for a bit of dirt. Hands are original and in good condition. Nice matching pendulum. The signed Vincenti movement strikes on a gong. A clean and attractive clock.
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$425
CIRCA: 1915
DIMENSIONS: 13in x 7.75in x 5.5in
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Charles Hour, Paris, for Bigelow, Kennard, & Co., Boston, crystal regulator, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven pendule de Paris movement with Brocot escapement and compensating pendulum in an oval form glazed gilt brass case with cream colored enamel dial with arabic numerals and blued steel hands.
CONDITION:
The brass case retains much of its original gilding on the lower half. The top of the case has turned dull brown. All four curved beveled glasses are perfect. The porcelain dial -- signed by Bigelow and Kennard -- is in excellent condition. Nice double-vial pendulum. Light oxidation on the original hands. The movement bears the "JUST" logo that belonged to Charles Hour. The movement retains a bright polish.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$325
CIRCA: 1900
DIMENSIONS: 10.75in x 7.25in x 6in
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France, Empire portico clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven pendule de Paris movement in a polished black slate case on cast brass feet, the base and top with applied gilt rose ornaments, four Corinthian columns with gilt bases and capitals, the gilt bezel with repeating acanthus leaf design, gilt chapter ring with Roman numerals, cast dial center and gridiron pendulum both with floral designs, blued steel Breguet hands.
CONDITION:
There are some very small chips to the stone case along the edges and one slightly larger chip on the front center of the base. Original gilt surfaces are very good. The finish on the hands is slightly dulled from oxidation. The suspension block has been augmented to be adjustable. The unsigned movement strikes with a count wheel and bell.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$300
CIRCA: 1840
DIMENSIONS: 18in x 9.5in x 5in
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France, lantern clock, 30 hour, time and strike, weight driven movement, verge escapement with upward facing crown wheel, thread suspension with side-mounted pendulum, posted iron frame resting on short iron feet, brass front with integrated dial showing Roman numerals, single iron hand, topped by bell and pierced brass fronton.
CONDITION:
Dial is lightly tarnished. Heavy iron hand. The movement is fairly clean. Light oxidation on iron frame. Movement has the time train in the front and strike train in the rear. The pendulum is suspended from the right side. The movement employs a rope drive. Count wheel strike for the hours and passing strike for the half hours. Lot includes a single iron weight. No pendulum. No evidence of, or provision for, sides or back. This clock was sold by Ivoire Saint-Etienne on October 13th, 2012 as lot number 30.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$800
CIRCA: First half of the 18 Century
DIMENSIONS: 12in x 6.75in x 6in
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France, probably Eugene Farcot, Paris, swinging doll clock, 8 day, time only, spring driven movement employing the chaff-cutter escapement with two escape wheels in an alabaster case with white enamel chapter ring and putto figure pendulum swinging front-to-back.
CONDITION:
Very small edge and corner chips the case edges. White speckling on the front of base. Putto is original and was touched up with gold paint. The porcelain dial has three fine hairline cracks. There never was a bezel or front glass because this clock originally was placed under a glass dome. The movement is stamped with serial number 7989, "Chappement Brevet", a trademark featuring a bird with arrows and "FOT" which was used to indicate "Farcot ". Breguet style hands are original and have had some gold paint applied. Base was reglued with modern adhesive.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$275
CIRCA: 1890
DIMENSIONS: 9.25in x 8in x 4in
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