DESCRIPTION:
France, two-part porcelain mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike, pendule de Paris movement with silk thread suspension, the case in the style of Jacob Petit, decorated with molded and brightly painted naturalistic ornament, blue ground highlighted by bright gilding, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, Breguet style steel hands, all resting on a wood base under a glass dome
CONDITION:
The porcelain case and base are very good with minor wear and a tiny chip to one of the petals of the larger flower on the left side. Some of the gold has been touched up. White enamel dial is very good. The hands look to have been painted at some point. The associated wooden base and dome are new. The movement is signed by Vincenti with the Medialle d'Argent award. Dimensions are for the two part clock without the dome.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$275
CIRCA: 1860
DIMENSIONS: 13in x 10in x 4.75in
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Samuel Marti, Paris, France, figural mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven pendule de Paris movement in a white marble case on turned brass feet with applied gilt ornaments, supporting gilt figures of a woman, dog, and Cupid, white convex enamel dial with Arabic numerals and gilt fleur-de-lis hands.
CONDITION:
The white marble case is in very good condition with some tiny chips and one small chip on the lower right side. The white enamel dial is very good. Gilt hands are excellent. Gilt figures are also very good. Marti movement is stamped with the award medal for 1900. Case and dial are both marked "France" and the movement "Made in France ".
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$550
CIRCA: 1915
DIMENSIONS: 13.5in x 12.5in x 5.5in
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Jacob Guthart, Lebanon, Penn., tall clock, 8 day, time and strike, weight driven movement in a handsome cherry case with broken arch pediment set with concentric turned rosettes, three wooden finials, full columns flanking hood, shaped trunk door flanked by fluted quarter columns over base with matching quarter columns and recessed panel on bracket feet with cutout skirt. The painted metal is signed by maker and has moon phase, calendar and seconds bit. The dial was made and signed by "NOLEN'S MANUFACTY BOSTON ".
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish. The period Pennsylvania case is appropriate to this movement, but has indications that it is associated. The center plinth is cracked below the cap and needs to be reglued. An approximately 4" piece of molding at the rear of the hood is broken and will need to be reattached. The trunk door has been restored with a wood panel after having been glazed in the past. The dial has minor flaking but is in otherwise good condition.
ESTIMATE:
$3500
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$4500
PRICE SOLD:
$2900
CIRCA: 1800
DIMENSIONS: 100in x 22in x 12in
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Edward S. Moulton, Rochester, New Hampshire tall clock, 8 day, time and strike, brass weight driven movement in a New Hampshire cherry case with ebonized highlights, broken arch top with carved rosettes, brass finials and straight bracket feet, Roman numeral painted metal dial with seconds bit and calendar
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish. The case compares favorably with the work of New Hampshire cabinetmaker David Young. The brass columns on hood are replaced (capitals may be original). The left side of the plinth has a spline from an old repair. There are two splits in arch on hood door. The finials are old replacements. The painted American dial has partial Spencer & Nolen label on rear. Very nice original hands. Fading on signature and numerals.
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3500
PRICE SOLD:
$3100
CIRCA: 1805
DIMENSIONS: 86in x 20in x 11in
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And. Vermeulen, Amsterdam, Netherlands, tall clock, 8 day, time and strike, weight driven movement in a burl walnut veneer case with stepped top, hood has frieze with blind fret and faux columns flanking door, trunk door with lenticle glass over faceted base resting on bun feet. The brass dial has silvered chapter ring, moon phase, calendar aperture and maker's signature under 6.
CONDITION:
the case has an old finish. A strip of the upper backboard on the left has been replaced and a small support has been added to the top of the backboard. There are some veneer repairs throughout and some loose veneer at bottom of base. The lenticular glass has been replaced. The weights are period but may be replacements. Atlas holding the world and angel finials are absent.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$3000
CIRCA: 18th Century
DIMENSIONS: 95.5in x 21in x 12in
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, New York, "Antique Standing" tall clock, 8 day, time and strike, weight driven movement in an open well oak case with cast brass ornamentation and two brass rope turned weights and brass clad wood end pendulum rod with embossed pendulum bob featuring putti and lion scene. The 10" metal dial has silvered chapter ring, copper center and raised numerals.
CONDITION:
the case retains most of its original finish with some parts lightly over coated or waxed. The rest of the clock is in excellent condition. This is a nice example.
ESTIMATE:
$1800
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$2200
PRICE SOLD:
$1200
CIRCA: 1901
DIMENSIONS: 94in x 21.5in x 11.5in
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John Dewe, London, England, tall clock, 8 day, time and bell strike, weight driven movement in an ebonized and japanned pagoda top case with three finials resting on a base with a cutout skirt. The brass dial has seconds bit, calendar, silvered chapter ring, boss engraved "Tempus Fugit" flanked by two brass dolphin spandrels, corner spandrels with female heads, signed by maker below 6.
CONDITION:
the lacquered design is in good condition. The finials are older replacements. The dial is slightly darkened but in good condition. The weights (mismatched) and period pendulum (missing suspension unit) are replacements. Beautiful hands.
ESTIMATE:
$1800
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$2500
PRICE SOLD:
$2400
CIRCA: 1760
DIMENSIONS: 93in x 18in x 9in
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Nicholas Blaisdell, Amesbury, Mass., 30 hour, time and strike, weight driven brass movement in a rustic soft wood case. The brass dial has a pewter chapter ring, calendar aperture, cast brass spandrels and pewter boss with maker's name engraved.
CONDITION:
Early Blaisdell style movement, patterned after French lantern clocks unlike most American 30-hour posted frame movements patterned after English lantern clocks. The simple austere case is typical of early Blaisdell clocks and retains an old finish. The seatboard has been replaced. The hands and retaining ring on the count wheel are replaced. The pendulum and bob are period. The weight is a replacement. Nicholas Blaisdell (1743-1800) was son of clockmaker David Blaisdell (1712-1756) and was one of three brothers producing tall clocks pre-Revolutionary War in New England.
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2500
PRICE SOLD:
$3400
CIRCA: 1762
DIMENSIONS: 86in x 13.75in x 10in
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Silas Hoadley, Plymouth, Conn., tall clock, 8 day, time and strike, pull wind weight driven wooden works movement in a grain painted pine case with broken arch top, turned full columns flanking hood and trunk door resting on small turned feet. The painted wooden dial has a painted scene in the arch.
CONDITION:
the grain painted surface is original. The painted dial is original and unsigned, but this 8 day movement is unique to Hoadley. The trunk door key and escutcheon are replacements. The tin can weights are original. The finials are absent. Proper style hands.
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$700
CIRCA: 1825
DIMENSIONS: 86in x 18in x 9.5in
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Silas Hoadley, Plymouth, Conn., tall case clock, 8 day, time and bell strike, weight driven wooden works movement in a pine case with a nice folk art painted wooden dial
CONDITION:
the case has been refinished. The top crest and three plinths are replacements. The dial has minor flaking around 5 & 6 and the opening for the center arbor has been enlarged. The tin can weights are original. 8 day Hoadley tall clocks are rare in comparison to 30-hour ones.
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$550
CIRCA: 1815
DIMENSIONS: 99.5in x 19.25in x 9.5in
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Tall clock, 8 day, time and strike, weight driven English movement in a tiger maple Norwich-style "whale's tails" fretwork and scalloped skirt case ogee foot modern case by Robert Materne of Bristol, RI. Period movement fitted with a modern brass dial affixed to wood with a name boss inscribed Paul Rogers, Berwick (Maine) .
CONDITION:
the case is in excellent condition. The dial is made up of old and new components with a modern name boss. This is a handsome clock with a better movement than most reproduction tall clocks.
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$600
CIRCA: 1990
DIMENSIONS: 89.5in x 19.25in x 10.5in
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Joan. Klock, Amsterdam, Netherlands, tall clock, 8 day, time and strike with alarm, weight driven movement in a marquetry inlaid mahogany case with flat top and twist columns flanking hood and lenticle glass for pendulum on trunk door resting on bracket feet. The brass dial has Roman numeral chapter ring, calendar aperture and seconds bit with maker's signature below 6.
CONDITION:
the case retains an old finish. There are elements of the hood that have been restored and the molding below the hood has been replaced, no doubt to make the hood fit the trunk which, from the difference in wood and inlay, did not start life together. There are other typical veneer splits and repairs throughout the case. The weights are replaced. The lenticular glass is period. The silvering on chapter ring has worn off.
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$2400
CIRCA: 18th Century
DIMENSIONS: 82.25in x 17.5in x 9.25in
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Simon Willard, Roxbury, Mass., tall clock, 8 day, time and strike, weight driven movement in typical Roxbury style mahogany case with three brass finials including center eagle finial, fretted crest, stop fluted full columns with brass capitals flanking hood and trunk doors resting on ogee bracket base. The painted metal 12-in dial by Wilson of Birmingham as found on many Willard clocks of this period is signed "Simon Willard" in script has seconds bit, calendar and scene of woman dancing in arch.
CONDITION:
the original finish remains and in some parts it is under an old overcoat. The dial has been cleaned and relined including signature; replacement feet and all associated blocking; replacement waist door with period escutcheon; replacement back splats on hood; repairs to fret. The finials appear period. The English-made dial (used on all S. Willard clocks of this period) under a black light shows repairs and repaint around dial feet. The pendulum is period and has some repairs. Period hour and minute hands. The tin can weights are period, although one appears to be undersized at only 9 pounds and is a replacement, the other 14 pounds.
ESTIMATE:
$15000
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$20000
PRICE SOLD:
$10000
CIRCA: 1795
DIMENSIONS: 92in x 19.75in x 10in
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James Arthur, New York, an unusual drumhead regulator made as a wedding gift for his daughter, Bessie Humphrey Arthur, the mahogany case with glazed base and trunk, the glasses surrounded by half round moldings with decorative brass nails, and with applied, cast brass ornaments, decorative latches and hinges, the signed and dated timepiece movement with damascened, skeletonized brass plates and boxwood wheels, and visible through the trunk door, a bevel geared linkage extending into the drumhead top and driving the motion work, the seatboard with engraved presentation plaque, "Bessie Humphrey Arthur from her father James Arthur October 25th 1904", the movement driven by two reeded brass weights, with heavy brass disc pendulum decorated with turned, concentric beads, and the two piece wooden rod with beat adjustment device, all components reflected in the mirrored case back, silvered dial with pierced arabic numerals and minute markers, and blued steel hands of Arthur's design, together with a copy of Hering's "The Lure of the Clock", which documents the Arthur collection and his thoughts on clockmaking.
CONDITION:
case in its original finish with minor scrapes, scratches and dings, some polish residue around some of the brass ornaments, glasses and mirrors good, dial with losses to silvering, hands good, pendulum rod good, bob in old lacquer and with tarnish and minor staining, weights in old lacquer and with minor tarnish, movement plates with minor tarnish, escapement will need a bit of work, as there is no locking on the exit pallet, and escape wheel teeth have been slightly blunted. An unusual and highly individualistic clock typical of the quirky output of James Arthur. A machinist by trade, the clocks use involute gearing, and are more akin to machinery than to traditional clock work. The use of boxwood for the wheelwork was an idea aimed at reducing the weight of the mobiles. While we have handled other Arthur clocks, none of our previous offerings have been constructed to this design.
ESTIMATE:
$6000
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$8000
PRICE SOLD:
$11000
DIMENSIONS: 87.5in x 20.25in x 15.5in
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, "No. 61" astronomical regulator, the renaissance revival style case with molded stepped base and burl veneered panels to the front and sides, and with cyma and cavetto molded top, supporting the upper case with glazed door and sides, the door with applied, stylized Grecian foliate carvings, and simple eight lobe roundels, arched cornice molding surmounted by a broken pitched pediment with central urn and laurel festoon, and the corners with stylized palmette form acroterion angularium above stylized, flattened volutes, door glass with reverse painted and gilded "W. A. Robertson Standard Time", silvered astrnomical dial signed "E. Howard & Co. Boston, Mass.", blued steel hands, damascened brass week going movement with jewelled pallets, mercury pendulum with four nickel plated steel jars, brass frame, and nickel plated rod, silvered beat scale, brass clad weight, and heavy cast iron bracket attached to the case back, supporting both the pendulum and the movement
CONDITION:
case cleaned, but retains a good old, and possibly original surface, base with minor bumps and dings, lettering on glass flaking and with repair, dial with fingerprint staining, hands good, beat scale with minor staining, pendulum frame with moderate tarnish, retains its original damascened surface, suspension broken, weight with minor tarnish and staining, movement with fingerprint staining, front plate with spot of corrosion, back plate with a few small spots of corrosion, back cock with scratches, will run, but would benefit from service. A fine example. This clock was sold at Fontaines Auction Gallery, Pittsfield, Mass. May, 2009, lot 125, having been consigned by a descendant of the original owner. .
ESTIMATE:
$60000
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$90000
PRICE SOLD:
$40000
CIRCA: 1875
DIMENSIONS: 93in x 30.5in x 13.75in
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, "No. 60" hanging regulator, the renaissance revival style case with glazed door and sides, the door with applied, stylized Grecian foliate carvings, and simple eight lobe roundels, base with two turned, carved drops flanking a tapered, stepped bracket terminating in a large, shallow cavetto molding with turned and carved drop, the top with arched cornice molding surmounted by a broken pitched pediment with central urn and laurel festoon, and the corners with stylized palmette form acroterion angularium above stylized, flattened volutes, silvered dial signed "E. Howard & Co. Boston, Mass.", blued steel hands, damascened brass week going movement with jewelled pallets, mercury pendulum with four nickel plated steel jars, brass frame, and nickel plated rod, silvered beat scale, brass clad weight, and heavy cast iron bracket attached to the case back, supporting both the pendulum and the movement
CONDITION:
case in an original, darkened finish, with dings, scrapes, and minor losses, two drops loose, lower right carving with door pivot repaired, door with old repair on upper right, bottom molding with finishing nails at corners, case back with scrapes from pendulum, dial with minor patchy tarnish, wooden dial frame loose, missing many glue blocks, hands good, movement very dirty, oily, and with staining, ticking, but needs service badly, beat scale with losses to silver, pendulum rod with oxidation and loss of plating, pendulum frame with tarnish and staining, one jar with losses to plating, weight with minor tarnish and staining
ESTIMATE:
$30000
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$40000
PRICE SOLD:
$18000
CIRCA: 1875
DIMENSIONS: 80in x 27in x 12in
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Howard & Davis, Boston, Mass., a rare astronomical standing regulator, walnut, rosewood and rosewood veneer drumhead case, the base with turned, quarter round bead moldings framing recessed panels at the front and sides, and finished with a deep cavetto molding transitioning to the trunk, the trunk door with arched, crossbanded opening for viewing the weight and pendulum, and flanked by two narrow faux panels with crossbanded surround, the case sides also with glazed, arched windows, and surmounted by a cavetto molding below an incurved transition piece with conforming, molded panel, and supporting the drumhead with turned, molded door before the silvered brass dial, signed "Gifford, Estes & Co.", and "Howard & Davis Manufacturers, Boston", blued steel hands, large 8 day, weight driven timepiece movement with brass counterpoise for minute hand, jewelled pallets, pallet arbor, and escape wheel, and having adjustable steel endpieces throughout, brass weight with lyre form pulley, mercury pendulum with steel rod and decorative steel components, and blue cased glass jar with elongated, oblong clear cut panels, and with silvered beat scale, all before a mirrored case back, catching and reflecting light, and enhancing the decorative aspects of the various components
CONDITION:
case refinished, minor repairs to veneers, minor lifting and blistering to veneers and crossbanding, a few minor veneer losses, curved crossbanding at upper left of door repaired, and the glass abraded adjacent to the repair piece, dial with minor tarnish, hands good, drumhead door with later catch, the catch for the original lock missing, inner ring retaining drumhead door glass replaced, brass components of pendulum with mercury staining, steel pendulum components with minor, patchy oxidation, suspension spring with bends and minor oxide, jar very good, weight with minor tarnish and a few dents, pulley with minor dings, movement plates with tarnish and fingerprint stains, pillar screws with minor oxide, winting square with twist. Founded in 1842 by Edward Howard and David Davis, their output is consistently high quality, as can be seen in this example. The use of rosewood for the case is notable, as is the unusual pendulum jar, likely a product of the Boston and Sandwich Glass Co., or the New England Glass Co. Only a small number of standing astronomical regulators by this firm are known.
ESTIMATE:
$30000
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$40000
PRICE SOLD:
$38000
CIRCA: 1850
DIMENSIONS: 85.5in x 24in x 15in
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn, "Regulator No. 15", standing jeweler's regulator, 8 day, time only, nickel plated weight driven movement, mercury pendulum with thumbprint glass jar in walnut case with burl walnut highlights and hinged storage in base with silvered dial and center sweep seconds hand
CONDITION:
the case retains some of its old finish which has had a new product applied as an overcoat. The four pad feet and the upper door lock are absent. There is a scratch on trim along outer right side of backboard and a chip to one of the rosettes on right side of trunk. The dial has been resilvered and the hands need to be reblued. We sold an excellent example of the Regulator No. 14 from the Wasserman collection in October of 2011 for $29,000 plus 12.5% Buyer's Premium.
ESTIMATE:
$15000
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$20000
PRICE SOLD:
$6500
CIRCA: 1886
DIMENSIONS: 99.5in x 29.75in x 10.5in
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., "No. 12 Regulator", wall clock, 8 day, time only, weight driven movement with a meter long compensated mercury pendulum with glass jar, in a walnut case with a painted metal dial and reverse painted tablet and on a purpose made special order base from the factory that allows the clock to stand on the floor.
CONDITION:
may be displayed as a wall or standing model; hanger is still in place, as is the original bottom, which nests into the base. This clock is in overall excellent original condition including movement, tablet and pendulum rod with original gold leaf, and mercury filled thumb print glass jar. The original beat scale and walnut support has repairs. There are two stretchers that have been added with screws to the rear of the case to provide support in a standing configuration, and can be removed if desired. There is a paint flake near 12. Overall with base 87" H x 30" W x 12.5" D. Mercury for the pendulum is included and must be hand delivered. The level of mercury in the photograph is simulated and may differ from actual amount. We sold this specific clock in our April 2008 auction for $56,000 plus 10% buyer's premium.
ESTIMATE:
$15000
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$20000
PRICE SOLD:
$10000
CIRCA: 1884
DIMENSIONS: 60in x 19in x 8in
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., "No. 36 Regulator", 8 day, time only, weight driven movement with Graham deadbeat escapement, meter long pendulum with loaded glass jar in a carved walnut case with mirrored back and painted metal dial.
CONDITION:
the clock is in excellent original condition. There is an unfinished area where the seat board rested when finish was applied to the inside of the case. The seat board was then raised to accommodate the configuration for the No. 36. The core of this case may have been used for other Howard models.Two strips have been added to the back of the dial surround to support a split in the board.The weight, pendulum and bob are all original and Howard type. This is a very scarce model in excellent condition. The term "loaded pendulum" is from the E. Howard catalog description of the No. 36. The description states, in part, that the clock has "a pendulum rod of wood, and loaded glass jar for pendulum ball. It is finely finished in every respect. For accuracy of performance it is equal to anything but a compensated pendulum, while its appearance is solid and ornamental. This can be arranged with a compensated pendulum".
ESTIMATE:
$25000
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$35000
PRICE SOLD:
$16000
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 74in x 26.75in x 9.5in
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Office Calendar No. 8" wall clock, 8 day, time and perpetual calendar, weight driven movement in a walnut and burl walnut case with canopy top, glazed pendulum aperture and painted metal dials, and damascened pendulum bob
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish with chips on each of the upper finials and a small chip on pendulum door. There is some minor inpainting on time dial. The original canopy has been reattched. There is a repair to lower portion of pendulum rod where the adjustment assembly attaches. The horizontal time dial support is a period Seth Thomas replacement. The dial has been rotated slightly and the old original holes matching the dial are visible when the dial is off. The clock retains the original damascened bob and original cast iron weight stamped "No. 8 OFFICE CAL" This is a large, impressive clock and particularly handsome in walnut.
ESTIMATE:
$20000
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$30000
PRICE SOLD:
$14000
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 66in x 25in x 9in
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., "No. 6 Regulator", the largest figure eight wall clock, 8 day, time only, weight driven movement in a black walnut case with a painted metal dial, reverse painted tablets and damascened pendulum bob
CONDITION:
the case has little finish remaining. The lower tablet has been repainted. The dial is original, but has some inpaint, scratches and fading to numerals. The weight, gold leafed pendulum rod and damascened pendulum bob are original. The hands are original. There is a Palmer, Batchelder & Co. Jeweler's, Boston, label inside of case.
ESTIMATE:
$15000
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$20000
PRICE SOLD:
$13000
CIRCA: 1874
DIMENSIONS: 59in x 19.5in x 7.5in
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., "No. 1 Regulator" banjo wall clock, 8 day, time only, weight driven movement in a rosewood grained cherry case with painted metal dial and reverse painted throat and lower tablets
CONDITION:
this clock is in very good original condition. The gilded pendulum rod, damascened bob, both tablets, rosewood grain paint and dial paint are all original and in good condition. The strip of wood anchoring the lower left side of the throat tablet is replaced. The dial mounting screws have been replaced. This is a very nice example of the No. 1 in excellent condition.
ESTIMATE:
$10000
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$15000
PRICE SOLD:
$8000
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 50in x 19.75in x 6in
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., "No. 70 Regulator- 20 Inch Dial", wall clock, 8 days, time only, weight driven movement in a walnut case with painted wooden dial and reverse painted lower tablet for "BASS RIVER LODGE 141"
CONDITION:
the case is in excellent original condition with original finish and bold graining in the walnut with some white wall paint along the bottom rear edge. There is a chip of 3/4" x 1/8" in rear right side molding. The dial is in very good condition with very minor scratches. The weight baffle has been replaced and case no longer has a pendulum tie down. The original Bass River Ridge Lodge tablet is in excellent condition and also included is a separate professional reproduction standard Howard style tablet, in the red, gold and black. The Masonic Bass River Lodge is located at 242 Old Bass River Rd, South Dennis, Massachusetts on Cape Cod. We sold this specific clock in our May 2013 auction for $18,500 plus 15% Buyer's Premium.
ESTIMATE:
$10000
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$15000
PRICE SOLD:
$13000
CIRCA: 1890
DIMENSIONS: 49.5in x 25.5in x 8in
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., "No. 71 Regulator" wall clock, 8 day, time only, weight driven movement with deadbeat escapement in a walnut case with ebonized trim, gilded wooden pendulum rod, damascened pendulum bob, painted metal dial and seconds bit
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish. The finials have an overcoat of finish. The upper center finial has a repaired crack. The dial retains its excellent original paint, hands and drop shadow signature. The pendulum has original gold leaf on rod and damascene on bob. This is a very nice example of a rare model in this size.
ESTIMATE:
$10000
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$15000
PRICE SOLD:
$8500
CIRCA: 1888
DIMENSIONS: 70in x 21in x 8.25in
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., "Regulator No. 16" hanging jeweler's regulator, 8 day, time only, weight driven movement with Graham dead beat escapement and sweep seconds in a carved walnut case with burl walnut highlights and painted metal dial
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish. The top fan has a chip in the upper right and the two upper finials have shortened tips. The bottom finial has a chip on the left. The lower outer left finial has a repaired split. The original label has some wear. The dial has a new pan and new paint, however it retains its original back plate mount.
ESTIMATE:
$10000
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$15000
PRICE SOLD:
$8500
CIRCA: 1885
DIMENSIONS: 76in x 24in x 11in
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Office Calendar No. 5" wall clock, 8 day, weight driven movement with perpetual calendar in a walnut case with six burl spandrels on front door and lenticle for pendulum bob and painted metal dials
CONDITION:
the case has been rubbed down to a flat finish. The lower left column has a minor abrasion. The central lower element has scratches from lenticle door. Both dials have been repainted. The pendulum bob has some dings and dents around perimeter.
ESTIMATE:
$10000
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$14000
PRICE SOLD:
$7000
CIRCA: 1884
DIMENSIONS: 50in x 24in x 8.25in
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Office Calendar No. 9" wall clock, 8 day, time and perpetual calendar, weight driven movement beating seconds in a cherry case with painted metal dials and seconds bit.
CONDITION:
the case has been professionally rubbed down and cleaned. Both dials retain their original paint with some inpainting. The pendulum bob is nicely damascened and has been polished. The original weight is marked "No. 9 OFFICE". This is a very good original example in cherry in excellent condition.
ESTIMATE:
$9000
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$12000
PRICE SOLD:
$9000
CIRCA: 1884
DIMENSIONS: 68in x 19.5in x 8.5in
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, New York, "Regulator No. 14" hanging jeweler's regulator, 8 day, time only, weight driven Swiss movement with gridiron lyre pendulum and pinwheel escapement in a carved walnut and burl walnut case with white enamel dial and center sweep seconds
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish with all the carvings present. The upper right rear drop finial is detached but present. The lower right carved element on the crest has an old repair and is detached but present. The lower left carved element on the crest has a crack repair. The stabilization pin is absent on the pendulum mount. The numbers on mount and pendulum do not match.
ESTIMATE:
$8000
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$10000
PRICE SOLD:
$6500
CIRCA: 1885
DIMENSIONS: 84in x 26in x 12.5in
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Wm. L. Gilbert Clock Co., Winsted, Conn., "Regulator No. 16 Hanging" jeweler's regulator, 8 day, time only, weight driven movement with deadbeat escapement, maintaining power, sweep seconds and three vial mercury pendulum in a cherry case with Egyptian mask on pediment and white enamel dial
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish. The crest consists of several separate pieces, which will need to be reglued, but is complete. The lower center portion of the backboard is loose and will need to be reattached. One finial has a chip in the back and an overcoat of finish. The glass on right side is cracked near base. The movement sits on later supports and two channels have been carved in the vertical boards to accommodate the door locks on the movement. The dial is in excellent condition with no chips or hairlines. The beat scale sits on a custom stand on the bottom of case. The nickel plated weight has a minor ding on bottom rim. Mercury for the pendulum is included and must be hand delivered. The level of mercury in the photograph is simulated and may differ from actual amount. This impressive clock cost $135.00 in 1910.
ESTIMATE:
$8000
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$10000
PRICE SOLD:
$5500
CIRCA: 1910
DIMENSIONS: 103in x 35in x 17in
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., RARE "No. 58 Regulator- 12" wall clock, 8 day, time only, weight driven movement in a cherry case with 12" painted metal dial, gold leafed pendulum rod and damascened pendulum bob
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish and the right dial support needs to be reglued. The dial retains its original paint in very good condition. The keystone on pendulum is detached but present and the suspension spring is absent. The pendulum rod is original and retains remnants of gold leaf. The damascened pendulum bob is original. This is a rare clock, the largest of the "58" series produced by Howard. It is similar to the No. 72 Regulator, except without a second's bit and a one inch shorter case.
ESTIMATE:
$6000
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$8000
PRICE SOLD:
$7500
CIRCA: 1900
DIMENSIONS: 64in x 18in x 8in
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DESCRIPTION:
Aaron Willard, Boston, Massachusetts shelf clock, 8 day, time only, weight driven movement in a mahogany case with painted metal dish dial with reverse painted upper and lower tablets surmounted by brass finial and resting on cast brass hairy paw feet
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish. The top glass is original and has a 3" crack at top, now backed by an additional piece of glass. The front has a loose mylar addition for protection.The lower tablet is an old repaint. The dial retains its original paint and hands.
ESTIMATE:
$4000
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$6000
PRICE SOLD:
$2600
CIRCA: 1820
DIMENSIONS: 34in x 13.5in x 6in
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Aaron Willard, Boston, Massachusetts shelf clock, 8 day, time only, weight driven movement in a mahogany case with painted metal dish dial with reverse painted upper and lower tablets surmounted by brass finial
CONDITION:
the case has been refinished and the crest and finial have been replaced. The lower tablet has been repainted. The hands are appropriate replacements. The upper tablet with Aaron Willard signature has been restored and stabilized but retains much of its original paint. The original lower tablet is broken but it is included.
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4000
PRICE SOLD:
$2200
CIRCA: 1820
DIMENSIONS: 35.5in x 12.5in x 6in
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DESCRIPTION:
Massachusetts Shelf Clock signed "Aaron Willard, BOSTON", 8 day, time only, weight driven movement in a mahogany case with painted metal dish dial with reverse painted upper and lower tablets surmounted by brass eagle finial
CONDITION:
the case retains an old finish. The dial retains its original paint. The finial and hands are replaced. The tablets have been repainted. The wooden dial surround has been repainted. The clock presents well.
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4000
PRICE SOLD:
$3000
CIRCA: 1820
DIMENSIONS: 35in x 13in x 6in
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Ives & Lewis, Bristol Conn., 30 hour, time and strike weight seat board wood roller pinion movement reeded pilaster and scroll top shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Mahogany and mahogany veneered case in an old finish has a couple veneer repairs on the base, some small damage at the chimney blocks and one of the caps. The scrolls appear to have been reveneered. Original painted dial in very nice condition. The original roller pinion movement has some restoration. Original hands. Bottom tablet is replaced, but proper style. Clean label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$475
CIRCA: 1820
DIMENSIONS: 35.5in x 16.75in x 5.5in
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(Attributed to) Sylvester Clarke, Salem Bridge, Conn., 8 day, time and strike weight brass movement flat column with carved crest and feet shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Mahogany and mahogany veneered case in nice condition in original finish. The mirror is period and looks to have been in the case for a long time, but these clocks usually had a painted tablet. Original painted dial has some scattered loss. Original hands. Original carved splat and side returns. Movement has recently been serviced. No maker's label in case.
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$1300
CIRCA: 1832
DIMENSIONS: 30.75in x 18.5in x 6.25in
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DESCRIPTION:
Birge & Fuller, Bristol, Conn., 8 day, time and strike wagon spring brass movement steeple on frame with candle finials shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Mahogany veneered case in nice condition in an old finish. Both tablets are replacements, but proper style and nicely done. Original hands. The repainted dial pan is a replacement as it has very old plugged holes. Movement is signed. Label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$1200
CIRCA: 1845
DIMENSIONS: 26.25in x 13.75in x 4in
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Unknown, Massachusetts, 8 day, time and strike weight-driven brass movement Mass. shelf clock.
CONDITION:
It is hard to date this nicely made large mahogany and cherry shelf clock in an old finish. We feel it might be a centennial piece, c. 1875, but perhaps earlier or later. The reeded quarter columns have stop fluting on the top and bottom of the column. It is interesting that the piece just below the hood door is a copy of the same piece used on the Willard wall timepiece. The hood top looks more like a bottom bracket to a wall clock than a top piece. The brass movement is unusual for the design of the brass plates and the unusual way the verge is connected to the pendulum. the crutch wire comes down between the plates and extends out the back rather emerging at the top of the rear plate. The dial has age darkened and with some scattered stains. Overall a very interesting clock.
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$1400
CIRCA: 1875
DIMENSIONS: 41in x 15in x 6.75in
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Munger & Benedict, Auburn, New York, 8 day, time and strike weight driven, brass movement Empire case "ironing board top" shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Mahogany and mahogany veneered case in original finish has some wear on the bottom edge and a split on the right side bottom. The mirror and tablet are replaced. Original hour and minute hands. Original painted dial has some wear to the chapter ring. Two original "Munger" pewter pulleys. Original wallpaper interior. Partial label inside. The weights are replaced.
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$600
CIRCA: 1832
DIMENSIONS: 39in x 22.25in x 8in
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Birge, Mallory & Co., Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike weight strap brass movement miniature triple decker shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Mahogany and mahogany veneered case in original crusty finish in nice condition. The columns have original finish under the old finish. Original painted dial has some wear, but is in otherwise nice condition. Center tablet and hands are original. Little remains of the bottom tablet. Clean label inside. Movement is signed.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$600
CIRCA: 1840
DIMENSIONS: 27.5in x 14in x 4.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Forestville Manufacturing Co., Bristol, Conn., (J.C. Brown), 8 day, time and strike spring brass movement ripple molding round gothic or beehive shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Refinished mahogany veneered case in nice condition. Original signed painted dial has inpainted areas that don't quite match the original color. Original bottom acid etched and cut glass tablet and bone knob. Period hands, slightly mismatched. Clean label with minor loss inside. Movement is signed. A nice example with handsome ripple.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$800
CIRCA: 1850
DIMENSIONS: 18.75in x 10.5in x 4in
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Hotchkiss & Benedict, Auburn, New York, 8 day, time and strike weight brass movement flat column and splat shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Mahogany and mahogany veneered case in original finish has veneer loss on the base, a small piece on the door, loss and repair on the cross strip below the top door, a repair to the splat and veneer chips on the edges. A small piece of half round molding at the top is missing. Original painted dial has some loss to the chapter ring, a couple of the numbers and some loss of the gilding on the leafs and chapter ring. Mirror is period and looks to be original. Brass movement is numbered 2375. Original seconds pointer and hands. Slightly dark label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$450
CIRCA: 1835
DIMENSIONS: 37.5in x 17.25in x 5.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Birge, Mallory and Co., Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike weight brass movement miniature triple decker shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Mahogany and mahogany veneered case in an old finish. The two doors look to be later made with old veneer applied that looks just little too wide. Original center tablet and hands. Original painted dial has some minor painted chips and a small area in the upper right corner that has been restored. Chimney blocks look replaced. Clean label inside. Movement is signed.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$400
CIRCA: 1840
DIMENSIONS: 26in x 13.75in x 4.5in
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New Haven Clock Co., New Haven, Conn. for Coe & Co., New York, shelf timepiece, 30 hour, time only, spring driven movement with Samuel N. Botsford's patent lever escapement on a wood base with paper mache front.
CONDITION:
Paper mache front timepiece with original gold and mother of pearl is in very fine condition. Original porcelain dial has a deep scratch running from the center arbor hold to the 8 o'clock position. Minute hand is replaced. Painted wood base retains original decoration. The glass dome is absent. Nice label on the back. The movement is dirty and oily, but insists on running nevertheless.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$325
CIRCA: 1854
DIMENSIONS: 9.5in x 8in x 5.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Birge, Mallory & Co., Bristol, Conn., 8 day, time and strike weight brass movement double decker shelf clock with carved splat.
CONDITION:
Refinished mahogany and mahogany veneered case in nice condition has some minor chips on the bottom front edge. Original gilt chapter painted dial has loss in the center area and at 5 o'clock. Original hands and feet. Replaced tablet. Clean label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$350
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$450
PRICE SOLD:
$100
CIRCA: 1840
DIMENSIONS: 38.5in x 18.25in x 6in
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Eli Terry, Plymouth, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike weight wood movement outside escapement pillar & scroll shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Mahogany and mahogany veneered case in an older finish. There are a couple veneer repairs on the door. The feet, skirt and scrolls have been restored. Tablet has been restored. Original dial in nice condition. Label inside appears to be a copy.
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$1600
CIRCA: 1816
DIMENSIONS: 28in x 17.5in x 4.25in
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Eli Terry, Plymouth, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike weight wood movement outside escapement model 3 pillar & scroll shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Mahogany and mahogany veneered with curly maple trim in nice condition. The feet have a couple of repairs where they were cracked. One scroll tip has been repaired. The original painted dial has significant loss and will need serious attention. It deserves proper restoration, not repainting. Tablet has been restored in place. A very nice clean label inside. Nice set of period finials.
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$1600
CIRCA: 1818
DIMENSIONS: 28in x 17.5in x 4.5in
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Seth Thomas, Plymouth, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike weight wood movement off center pillar & scroll shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Mahogany and mahogany veneered case has birds eye maple sides and the strip behind the columns in an old finish.The top, feet and skirt have been restored. Dial has been repainted. Finials are modern, but proper Seth Thomas type. A text on the back of the dial states the clock was restored by Fraser Forgie of Fryeburg, Maine and sold in 1974. Tablet was painted by Tom Moberg.
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$1600
CIRCA: 1816
DIMENSIONS: 27.75in x 17.25in x 4.25in
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Erastus Hodges, Torrington, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike weight wood Torrington movement pillar & scroll shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Refinished mahogany and mahogany veneered case has repaired scroll tips, replaced feet and small veneer loss near the bottom door hinge. Tablet is replaced. Original painted dial is in nice condition with some fading of the green flower stems and small loss a the winding arbors. Original hands. Wooden finials have some age, but are replacements.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$1300
CIRCA: 1825
DIMENSIONS: 28in x 13.25in x 4.25in
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Merriman, Birge & Co., Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, weight wood movement with roller pinions reeded pilaster & scroll top shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Refinished mahogany veneered case in nice condition. The scroll top and the cross strip between the top glass and mirror has been replaced. Finials, bottom tablet and mirror are replaced. Original wood dial has a couple small inpainted spots. Original hands.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$350
CIRCA: 1823
DIMENSIONS: 35.5in x 15.75in x 5in
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E. Terry & Sons, Plymouth, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike weight wood movement pillar & scroll shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Mahogany and mahogany veneered case in nice condition in an old and possibly original finish. A great set of ORIGINAL period finials are included. A small piece of the half round molding on the upper left corner is missing and the left chimney cap has a small piece missing. Original movement. Original painted dial has some wear to the chapter ring, but is in otherwise nice condition. Original tablet has scattered loss. Upper glass is cracked. Original scrolls, feet and hands. Right side return is missing. Key escutcheon looks replaced. Clean label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$650
CIRCA: 1825
DIMENSIONS: 29in x 17.25in x 4.5in
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Chauncey Ives, Bristol, Conn., 8 day, time and strike weight wood movement pillar & scroll shelf clock
CONDITION:
Mahogany and mahogany veneered case in original finish has a little damage at the bottom hinge and at the end of the front skirt. Original painted dial has some wear to the chapter ring. Original hands. Tablet is replaced. Clean label inside. Nice set of period finials.
ESTIMATE:
$350
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$375
CIRCA: 1828
DIMENSIONS: 29in x 16.5in x 4.25in
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Norris North, Torrington, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike weight wood movement pillar & scroll shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Mahogany and mahogany veneered case in an old finish has a small veneer repair on the base. The dial is an original Torrington dial, but was at one time was used with a different movement as evidenced by plugged winding holes. The movement is a nicely made copy of an original, probably by George Bruno. Tablet glass is old, but painting is replaced. Original top and feet. Period hands. Finials are modern. Clean label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$350
CIRCA: 1825
DIMENSIONS: 27.5in x 15.5in x 4.25in
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Norris North, Torrington, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike weight wood movement pillar & scroll shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Refinished mahogany veneered case with nice appearance, but with a lot of restoration. The top and feet are restored. Door is replaced. Tablet is replaced. Movement support pieces are possible replacements. There are unexplained filled in slots on the side members that makeup the case. Painted dial has a couple cracks at the bottom third. Period hands and a nice set of period finials. Old weights. Dark label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$350
CIRCA: 1825
DIMENSIONS: 29in x 15.75in x 4.75in
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Atkins, Whiting and Co., Bristol, Conn., "Parlor No. 1" rosewood shelf clock with 30 day, time only, Ives wagon spring movement.
CONDITION:
Rosewood veneered case in original finish has some small chips on the base, a small area at the top of the door and a couple chips at the top molding. Original painted dial has some loss at the winding arbors and at the mounting screws. Original mirror, hands and tablet. Original bone knobs.
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1400
PRICE SOLD:
$1100
CIRCA: 1855
DIMENSIONS: 17.5in x 13in x 5.25in
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Abiel Chandler, Concord, New Hampshire, 8 day, weight brass movement New Hampshire mirror clock.
CONDITION:
Paint decorated pine in nice condition with much of the gilding on the columns is intact. Nice original label pasted on the backboard the protects the mirror. Original mirror. Original painted dial has some wear to the chapter ring and some of the numbers. There is also a couple spots of small paint loss. Dial surround tablet is a replacement done on old glass.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$1800
CIRCA: 1835
DIMENSIONS: 28.75in x 13.75in x 3.75in
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Marine Clock Manufacturing Co., New Haven, Conn., 8 day, spring, balance wheel brass movement with an iron backplate wall timepiece patented by Charles Kirk.
CONDITION:
Embossed brass case in nice condition. Original dial has been repainted. Original hands.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$700
CIRCA: 1850
DIMENSIONS: 9.75in x 9.75in x 3in
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Huntress" swinging mystery clock, 8 day, time only, spring-driven movement mounted inside a brass sphere with cast ribbon ornament and applied Arabic numerals, Louis XV style hands, the lower section in gridiron style with smaller sphere at the bottom, and held aloft by a patinated spelter figure of a young woman carrying game birds.
CONDITION:
patinated figure has some tiny oxidation blisters, missing section of spelter on the back of the figure, the hanger for the clock arm has been repaired at the hand, fine crack at the rear of elbow, gold paint has been applied to some of the high spots. The spheres have been repainted a nice opaque blue. Hour hand has been repaired. Signed movement ticks.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$950
CIRCA: 1901
DIMENSIONS: 24.5in x 6in x 6in
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Auguste Moinau et Rolland Degrege, Paris, a good, two day, weight driven skeleton clock with thermometer, a pair of turned columns flanking the silvered thermometer scale, and supporting the well finished, pierced brass frames enclosing the four wheel train with recoil escapement, the back plate signed by the makers and with serial number 16, roman numeral silvered dial with blued steel Breguet style hands, brass clad weight and counterweights suspended from decorated ring link chain, and wound by pulling a cord, all surmounted by a gilt eagle resting on a silvered sphere, and resting on an oblong, inlaid, rosewood veneered base, and contained within a large glass dome with conforming, velvet lined socle
CONDITION:
all brass, excepting the eagle and chain, has been polished and lacquered, thermometer scale with tarnish, dial restored, sphere supporting eagle resilvered, hands with spots of oxide, sheet iron plate on top of rosewood base now painted black, rosewood base with minor splits and repairs, pendulum good, movement running, dome dirty and with scratches, socle refinished and relined. A few examples of this style skeleton clock are known bearing the signature of Simon Willard on the thermometer scale, in addition to having the names of Moinau & Degrege on the back plate. See "The Willard House and Clock Museum and The Willard Family Clockmakers," by Dr. Roger W. Robinson and Herschel B. Burt, pp. 203-204 for illustrations of an example in the Willard House collection.
ESTIMATE:
$4000
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$6000
PRICE SOLD:
$3200
CIRCA: 1835
DIMENSIONS: 25in x 19in x 12in
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John Pace, Bury, St. Edmunds, an 8 day skeleton timepiece, the brass plates and base with beveled edges, round, rear plate with scroll supports, the shield shaped front plate bearing the motion work, mainspring setup ratchet and click, and supporting the barrel, fusee, and center wheel, the third and escape wheels supported by a decorative cock, light wheel work with five spoke crossings, gilt, skeletonized Arabic numeral dial with knurled inner and outer ring, and pebble finish numerals, blued steel spade hands, all resting on an oval brass base with ball feet and conforming glass dome. Front of base signed "John Pace Bury St. Edmunds 271 "
CONDITION:
brass plates and base with minor tarnish and fingerprint staining, base with oil residue, dial good, minute hand short, hour wheel now with solid center, rim and teeth appear to be original, escape wheel replaced, barrel cover and barrel edge with marks from tightening, dome old, but too tall for the clock, running
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1600
PRICE SOLD:
$900
CIRCA: 1850
DIMENSIONS: 13in x 8.5in x 6in
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John Pace, Bury, St. Edmunds, a rare miniature skeleton timepiece, the brass scroll frames and brass base with beveled edges, the back plate measuring just 5 1/4" in height, 8 day fusee movement with thread suspension and recoil escapement and light wheels with five spoke crossings, skeletonized, Arabic numeral dial with knurled inner and outer rings, blued steel Breguet style hands, all resting on an ebonized oval base with brass ball feet and conforming dome. Brass base signed "John Pace Bury St. Edmunds 229 "
CONDITION:
brass base, feet and frames with minor tarnish, hole in back plate for pallet arbor enlarged, and with burrs, dial good, hands reblued, hour hand with minor oxide, wheel side of barrel with scratches, dents and solder, barrel also with replaced teeth, crutch replaced, pendulum replaced, and with repairs, ebonized base with loss at left, dome good.
ESTIMATE:
$1400
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$1800
PRICE SOLD:
$700
CIRCA: 1850
DIMENSIONS: 8.5in x 6.125in x 3.75in
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Faivre, a Trevillers, an unusual 8 day, quarter striking skeleton clock with calendar, the clock supported by two gilt columns on square plinths, roman numeral white enamel dial with gilt, palmette ornamented bezel, and date display within the Roman chapter, fancy gilt hands with blued steel date hand, two train, quarter striking movement, the upper half of the front plate with pierced and engraved acanthus leaf ornament, the lower half with acanthus engraving, strike work mounted to the back plate, the quarters sounding on two bells, pendulum with steel rod and brass bob, all resting on a faux marble, turned base with brass feet and dome
CONDITION:
running and striking, left column with casting flaws, brass base plate with minor spotting and tarnish, dial with many hairlines, filled loss and small chip at 9:00, minute hand broken, time click with poor repair, strike click shortened, crutch replaced, back cock repaired, pendulum suspension converted from thread to steel spring, bell stand replaced, marbled base with darkened varnish, largely obscuring the decorative finish, base with plugged holes and newer holes for feet, one foot loose, dome replaced
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$800
CIRCA: 1830
DIMENSIONS: 17in x 7in x
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Fournier, a Paris, an early 19th century, month going great wheel skeleton clock, the gilt, inverted Y frames joined by three cylindrical pillars with molded and knurled ends, 6 1/2 inch great wheel with fusee, driven by a large barrel partially concealed in the white marble base, the second wheel concentric with and slightly larger than the Arabic numeral white enamel dial, tic tac escapement with silk thread suspension, blued steel spade hands, and gilt Medusa mask pendulum, the whole resting on ball feet, and under an oval dome with conforming wooden base
CONDITION:
running, dirty and oily, great wheel with dings at ends of spokes, second wheel replaced, crutch replaced, hands replaced, dial restored, with crack at 4:00 and two tiny edge flakes, marble base with small filled holes, indicating loss of applied ornament, pendulum with repairs, brass sub base and feet replaced, 20th century purpose made base with dome
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$1600
CIRCA: 1815
DIMENSIONS: 20.5in x 11.75in x 7in
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E. Fisher, Bath, England, an attractive, small skeleton clock with lever escapement, the finely fretted brass frames well proportioned and finished, fusee movement with six spoke crossings, skeletonized barrel, jeweled lever escapement and steel balance, Roman numeral skeletonized silvered dial, and with plate engraved "E. Fisher Bath" below, steel spade and poker hands, mounted to an ebonized wooden base with glass dome
CONDITION:
Frames with staining, rear frame with minor bend at upper left, dial with fine scratches and minor tarnish, hands with loss to blue and minor oxide, some steel with minor oxide, movement very oily and with accumulated dirt, runs well, but should be serviced, base repainted and with new fabric, dome replaced, and trimmed with electrical tape
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$1700
CIRCA: 1840
DIMENSIONS: 13.5in x 11in x 6in
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Whytock & Sons, Dundee, a mid 19th century skeleton clock with passing strike, the frames fretted in the form of vines and foliage topped with a finely finished bell, the fusee movement with recoil escapement and inline wheelwork with five spoke crossings confined to the center of the frame and so allowing for a very open design, the silvered dial with gothic roman numerals also following the frame design, and incorporating thistle, vine and shamrock motifs, fancy blued steel hands and heavy brass clad pendulum, beneath an oval glass dome with conforming wooden base
CONDITION:
frames with minor tarnish and staining, dial with minor bends and tarnish, base and dome replaced, clock feet now with risers to accomodate the new enclosure, ticking
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$650
CIRCA: 1850
DIMENSIONS: 18.75in x 12.25in x 9in
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Austria, Laterndluhr wall clock, 8 day, time only, weight driven movement with knife edge suspension in a mahogany veneer 9 light case with white enamel dial
CONDITION:
the case has been refinished with extensive restorations. The dial has been completely restored with new enamel. The movement is period with jeweled endpoints added later. The back of the case has been glued extensively with more than one type of glue. There is evidence of wormholes on backboard. The case has some dings and dents to the corners and edges. Wood filler has been used on the case in a few spots. The glasses are modern replacements.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$2800
CIRCA: 1830
DIMENSIONS: 57in x 13in x 6.5in
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Southern Germany or Austria, telleruhr clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movement with verge escapement and cowtail pendulum, mounted to an iron plate covered in copper relief birds, palmettes, and human faces on a scrolling field, the pendulum arbor cover in the form of a double-headed eagle, copper chapter ring with Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic numerals at five minute intervals, pierced brass hands with copper finish.
CONDITION:
Brass hands have been repaired. The palmette at the bottom of the clock has been repaired and now has a different patina because of it. Evidence of modern adhesive holding the copper to the iron backing. Rear cover is made from brass and may be later. Rack and snail strike on a large bell mounted behind the movement. Rack tail made of brass may be an old repair. Unsigned round movement with thick plates, nicely turned pillars, and whimsical rack component in the form of a boot. Lots of evidence of hand finishing. Lever for hour repeat on the left side behind the dial.
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$750
CIRCA: 1740
DIMENSIONS: 19in x 13.5in x 6in
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Switzerland, a late 18th century Neuchateloise bracket clock, the red, hardwood case and bracket with painted floral ornament, the bracket with polychrome musical trophy, and with foliate, repousse mounts, and top with cast bronze urn finial, faux thirteen piece enamel dial, eight day movement with rectangular plates, rear mounted strike work, crown wheel escapement, silk thread suspension, and Dutch striking on two bells, the back plate marked "FRFC 689 "
CONDITION:
case with minor repairs, repainted, surface with crazing, rear right foot repaired, dial replaced, hands good, movement ticks and strikes, but the striking is set up incorrectly and so the full hour is not reported, pendulum replaced
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$800
CIRCA: 1770
DIMENSIONS: 37.25in x 15.25in x 6in
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Otto Van Meurs, Amsterdam, Netherlands, wall clock, 3 day, time and strike with calendar and moon phase, weight driven movement in an associated mahogany case, engraved brass dial and chapter ring, applied cast spandrels, and pierced steel hands.
CONDITION:
Newer mahogany case probably dates to late19th or early 20th Century. Case is in good condition and the top of the door has been recently sanded down so that it closes easily. The two crude finials are of cast copper. The entire pendulum is a new construction with a strip of sheet copper for a suspension spring. The seatboard and movement risers are made of new wood and held to the movement with modern machine screws. The movement shows many signs of repairs, some old and some new, some well done and some not. The movement has a recoil escapement and countwheel and bell strike. Though both trains appear to function when tested manually, the old repairs and worn pivot holes will call for the movement to be serviced in the near future. Scribed circles from laying out the wheel train are evident on the front plate. The dark blue paint on the moon phase dial appears to have been applied over a silvered layer. Very nice engravings around the moon phase dial depict Zeus, Hermes, and humans reacting to them. Engraved chapter ring reads "Otto Van Meurs / Amsterdam ". Inner matte portion of dial with engraved scrolls and the head of a man. Otto Van Meurs (1717- 1783) was one of the leading clockmakers in 18th Century Amsterdam. An impressive musical tall clock by this maker is in the collections of the Harvard Art Museum.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$150
CIRCA: 1775
DIMENSIONS: 30in x 10.25in x 8in
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Telleruhr, roman numeral pewter dial with engraved brass center, mounted to a sheet iron backplate, with brass and iron hanger, the movement contained in a cylindrical, footed case, fastened by screws to the dial, the bottom hinged and with pivoted catch, and containing a thirty hour, verge fusee movement signed "Johannes Buschman Junger Augspurg", asymmetrical pierced and engraved balance cock, steel balance with hog bristle regulation, pierced and engraved fusee set up click with decorative blued steel spring
CONDITION:
the timepiece appears to have been constructed using some early components, with the intent to make it appear as a genuine period object
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$2200
DIMENSIONS: 10in x 7in x 2.125in
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DESCRIPTION:
Germany, standing telleruhr, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven iron-plate movement with verge escapement and cowtail pendulum swinging in front of the dial, the movement mounted to iron plate faced with brass relief of scrolls and flowers, brass chapter ring with Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic numerals every 5 minutes, pierced brass hands.
CONDITION:
The brass dial has some of the black missing from the Roman numerals. The embossed brass plate is very good. The movement plates and posts are all iron. The plates have brass bushings for the pivots. Brass wheels and cut steel pinions. The spring barrels covers are affixed to the front plate with screws. The fly has had additional weight soldered to it. The rack has been peened to change its length or orientation. Some of the springs within the strike train are newer and not as well made as the originals. There is a soldered repair where the pendulum attaches to the pallet arbor. Bells stand is cracked. The movement is unsigned. There is a lever on the right side to repeat the hours. A single iron leg in the back allows the clock to stand on a table. The movement is exposed. The brass hands have been painted black.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$300
CIRCA: mid 18th Century
DIMENSIONS: 10.5in x 7.25in x 3in
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Austria, picture frame wall clock, 2 day, time and grande sonnerie, three train spring driven movement with silk thread suspension in a gilded wood frame with cast appliqués, brass guilloche dial, and silvered chapter ring.
CONDITION:
The gilding is in reasonably good condition. The outer frame is scratched at the corners and edges. A split runs from top to bottom of the wooden mask. The dial and the hands are in good condition with some oxidation. The hole that receives the taper pin on the center arbor is broken out, though a modern hand nut seems to keep them in place. The glass is wavy / old. The movement will need service. Nice pierced brass pendulum bob with floral motif.
ESTIMATE:
$450
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$400
CIRCA: 1840
DIMENSIONS: 21in x 16.5in x 5.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Netherlands, Frisian stoelklok, 30 hour, time and strike with alarm, weight driven movement with verge escapement, the clock resting on a polychrome painted shelf with mermaids and painted floral decoration, lead ornaments throughout, Roman numeral painted, arcaded dial with landscape painting with windmills above, and pierced brass hands.
CONDITION:
Some repairs and paint loss to the painted wooden shelf. The mermaids are dark, but well-painted. Typical baluster turned brass four pillar movement. Pendulum is absent. Dust shields are missing. One large brass clad weight is included in the lot.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$200
CIRCA: Mid to late 19th Century
DIMENSIONS: 26in x 12in x 9in
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Lenzkirch AG, Lenzkirch, Germany, for the Swedish market, cartel clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven pendulum movement in a grand gilt wood case adorned with garlands, swags, fluted pilasters and sheaf of wheat finial, painted metal dial with Arabic numerals signed by a Swedish retailer, and gilt hands.
CONDITION:
There are several small missing sections of gesso and gilding on the case which is otherwise in very good condition. An applied floral ornament is missing from the lower center section of the case. The gilding is very nice. The paint on the dial is just beginning to crack on the right and left edges. The large convex glass is very good. Original gilt hands. The square movement has a deadbeat escapement with Vulliamy pallets. It is stamped with the Lenzkirch trademark and serial number 1,926,759. It is also stamped "28" and "AGUL / F6 ". The movement is a rack and snail strike on a bell. Another example of this Swedish style by Lenzkirch can be found in the book "150 Jahre Lenzkircher Uhren" on page 163. An uncommon and impressive clock.
ESTIMATE:
$1300
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$475
CIRCA: 1918
DIMENSIONS: 41in x 21in x 5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Lenzkirch Clock Co., Germany, wall clock, 8 day, time only, spring driven movement in a fancy oak case with applied brass accoutrements, brass housing for clock and carved crest, brass dial, and cut steel hands, serial #41323
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish and the right return molding has been reglued. All the brass accoutrements are present. The brass dial has slightly darkened. The movement cover has been replaced.
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$600
CIRCA: 1865
DIMENSIONS: 27in x 23in x 6in
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DESCRIPTION:
Actiengesellschaft fur Uhrenfabrikation,Lenzkirch, "No. 182", 8 day, time and strike spring brass movement bracket clock. "1 Million" Serial No. 16284. An example of the clock can be found in: "Lenzkirch Clocks, The Unsigned Story" by George Everett, Pg. 100 and in "Lenzkircher Uhren" Pg. 80.
CONDITION:
Walnut case in nice condition in an old finish. The applied cast ornaments have some remains of the original gilding. Silvered dial has some very light scratches in the center area. Dial is signed "G. Hinrichs, Franfurt a. M. ". Movement is signed.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$850
CIRCA: 1898
DIMENSIONS: 24in x 13.25in x 8.25in
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Attributed to Johann Baptiste Beha, Eisenbach, Germany, "No. 508" model shelf cuckoo, 50 hour, time and strike with calling cuckoo bird, spring driven movement in an elaborately carved case replete with foliate, vine, and fence decorations. The wooden dial with Roman numerals and white hands, all on a matching carved wall bracket. See Justin Miller's book, Appendix A, Beha Catalog 1895-1900, page 7, No. 508.
CONDITION:
There is a split in the base of the case on the right side. Small veneer split on the left side of case. Neither of these splits are obvious from the front. Very nice carvings in good condition. The hands are modern replacements. The cuckoo bird has been touched up with blue and the feet glued to the perch with epoxy. The hammer and gong are absent. The pipes and bellows look to be original. Both play, but one is breathy. Evidence of brass plates around the winding arbors. This is a wood plate movement that does not have fusees. A metal piece to retain the backcock was been added. One wheel of the stopworks remains and is of the Beha type. Plain brass pendulum. A reproduction Beha label has been glued to the back door. The matching wall bracket is a valuable addition. A clock most worthy of some restoration.
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$800
CIRCA: 1900
DIMENSIONS: 19in x 10.5in x 7in
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Black Forest, Germany, shelf cuckoo, 50 hour, time and strike with cuckoo bird, spring driven wood plate movement in a wood case with oak veneer on molded feet with stepped chamfered base, trimmed with carved fretwork and applied wood ornaments, bone hands and articulated cuckoo bird with carved feathers, applied Roman numeral dial.
CONDITION:
The case is in nice condition with an original finish that looks to have been partially cleaned. There are a few veneer cracks, but no significant losses. The knurled brass door knobs are not original. The case has some worm holes along the base. Nicely carved hands and cuckoo bird with carved feather details. This is a spring driven movement without fusees. Both bellows are modern replacements. The brass movement backcock has a distinctive shape. Philipp Haas & Söhne was known to use special shapes for this component. Wood movement plates stamped with Roman numerals for assembly. Whistles have a old brown and white speckled paper. Dial numerals have been given a wash coat of metallic paint, but the effect is not pronounced or aesthetically objectionable.. Stopworks on the backplate are now absent. Brass plates are visible around the winding arbors when viewed from the front.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$425
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 19.5in x 12in x 7in
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DESCRIPTION:
John Halifax, London a late 18th century japanned bracket clock, composite brass arch dial, silvered roman numeral chapter ring signed below 6:00, "John Halifax/London", date aperture and mock pendulum, regulation dial in the arch, blued steel hands, matted centers and brass spandrels, the molded top case with japanned decoration of a Chinese pagoda and brass carrying handle at the top, dial door with floral decoration and pierced sound frets and sides both backed with red fabric, all resting on short bracket feet, the rear glazed door opens to the eight day, cable fusee, verge escapement movement with rack striking on the hour, back plate fully engraved with centered woman playing a violin, rise and fall pendulum with small brass bob and pendulum holder.
CONDITION:
movement and case are associated. Silvered chapter ring discolored and tarnished, pierced wooden sound frets are replacements, minor losses to japanned decoration, lacking door and winding key. The right return molding is absent. True japanned decoration is only found on dial door and molded top; sides are painted decoration, thus the later date of this clock.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$1500
CIRCA: 1790
DIMENSIONS: 21in x 12in x 7in
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Thomas Harper, London, an 18th century mahogany bracket clock, the case with molded arch top and base, and on brass bracket feet, the case front with three textile backed brass frets, the upper crescent shaped, and the two lower frets conforming to the shape of the dial and case, the sides also with pierced frets, Roman numeral white painted dial with Arabic minutes, finely finished brass hands, two train fusee movement with verge escapement, the back plate with symmetrical foliate engraving and basket of flowers, the upper right corner stamped "2978", counting the hours on a bell, and repeating the last hour on demand
CONDITION:
case in an old finish, and with minor repairs, case front and right side with splits, case top with numerous tight splits and minor veneer losses, short piece of molding replaced, back, upper right, rear arch molding with splits, rear door with minor losses and repairs, dial with restoration, minute hand replaced, movement clean, ticks and strikes, repeating correctly
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$800
CIRCA: 1775
DIMENSIONS: 18.5in x 12.75in x 7.75in
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Alexander Farquharson, Edinburgh, Scotland, a mid 18th century mahogany bracket clock with date and alarm, molded base on brass bracket feet, door with brass beads at sides, and brass molded light, break arch molded top with carrying handle, the sides with brass fishscale fretsbrass composite dial with silvered, roman numeral chapter ring, matted center with date aperture above 6:00, and cutour to view mock pendulum below 12:00, and arch with silvered brass panel engraved with the makers name and location, pierced blued steel hands, 8 day fusee movement with five pillars, engraved back plate, recoil escapement, and striking on a bell
CONDITION:
case refinished, and with minor splits, repairs and replacements to veneer, top molding with repaired split, feet with minor tarnish, dial center with a few small, dark spots, chapter ring with minor discoloration, hands good, upper spandrels partially obscure the Strike Silent engraving, strike silent mechanism removed, alarm mechanism appears to be an American style shelf clock alarm, back plate with filled holes, ticks and strikes
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1600
PRICE SOLD:
$900
CIRCA: 1760
DIMENSIONS: 15in x 11.25in x 8in
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Connell, Late Ganthony, 83 Cheapside, London, a large, mid 19th century mahogany bracket clock, rectangular molded base with compressed ball feet, the case front with applied carved foliate ornaments with scrolls terminating in pendant husks, and with carved C and S scrolls flanking and above the silvered roman numeral dial, the case sides conforming to the contours of the carved elements, back with fabric lined door and fine mahogany fret, blued steel pierced spade hands, two train fusee movement with recoil escapement, counting the hours on a bell
CONDITION:
case in an old finish, veneer on front with splits and minor losses at bottom of dial, minor scrapes and scratches, left side with splits, veneer with losses at back, above foot, rear door with losses to edge of veneer and a poor repair at lower left, dial with spotting and tarnish, gaps between dial and bezel, hour hand replaced, movement ticks and strikes, but very dirty, and will need service, pendulum with ragged cutout for crutch pin, suspension spring broken,
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$750
CIRCA: 1850
DIMENSIONS: 18.75in x 14.75in x 7in
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Peter Humps, in Wienn, a mid 18th century, grand sonnerie striking bracket clock with date and phases of the moon, ebonized case with molded base on turned, gilt feet, the arched, gilt lined, glazed door with textile backed engraved frets at upper corners, case sides also with glazed, gilt lined, arched windows and sound frets, the caddy top with ornate carrying handle, and flanked by four turned finials, brass composite dial with roman numeral chapter ring and arabic five minute markers, center with foliate engraving and date aperture above 6:00, and cutout to view mock pendulum below 12:00, corners with cast spandrels, and the arch with regulator, strike/ silent control, and moon phase display, blued steel hands, 30- 60 hour, three train movement with engraved backplate, decorated crutch, turned pillars with central knop, crown wheel escapement, fusee for time train, Viennese striking, and repeating the last hour and quarter on demand, and small, engraved brass pendulum bob with steel rod
CONDITION:
case with restoration to ebonizing and gilding, feet replaced, wooden strips retaing glass in case sides replaced, finials replaced, interior with added wooden cleat to support weight of movement, and with added pins to hold the movement in place, dial dirty and with minor tarnish, movement with minor tarnish and minor oxide on steel components, parts for rise and fall regulation missing, ticks and strikes, striking incorrectly set up, and so sounds the incorrect quarters, hour rack tail with old repair, needs attention as the clock always strikes 12:00, hour strike train mainspring broken
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$1100
CIRCA: 1760
DIMENSIONS: 20in x 11.125in x 7in
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Actiengesellschaft fur Uhrenfabrikation, Lenzkirch, 8 day, time, strike and chime on two gongs with pull repeat, spring brass movement bracket clock. "1 Million" Serial No. 39441. An example can be found in "Lenzkircher Uhren" Pg. 79.
CONDITION:
Oak case in nice condition in original finish. Applied trimmings have retained much of the original gilding. Original composite dial in very nice condition has some light wear to the chapter ring. Original hands. Movement is signed
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$1300
CIRCA: 1895
DIMENSIONS: 16in x 10.25in x 7.75in
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Thomas Cox Lavory, 47 Cornhill, London, mantel timepiece, 8 day, time only with pull alarm, spring driven fusee movement in a rosewood veneered case of Gothic design with stepped molded base and top, applied wood ornaments on the door front with foil arch window, silvered dial engraved as above, Roman numeral dial, and blued steel moon hands.
CONDITION:
Rosewood veneered case in a gothic design in nice condition in original finish has a couple small holes and scratches around the pull alarm ring. Engraved silvered dial is quite nice with some faint scratches around the winding arbor and a couple light tarnish spots. Original hands.
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$850
CIRCA: 1830
DIMENSIONS: 16.25in x 9.5in x 5.5in
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Austria, small bracket clock, 30 hour, time and alarm, round spring driven movement with verge escapement in an ebonized wood case with ogee molded base and pagoda top with gilt carrying handle, case sides with figural gilt mounts, gilt shield-shaped dial with engraving, matted center, and Roman numeral applied silvered chapter ring, silvered alarm set ring, and a single blued steel hand.
CONDITION:
The case has had repairs and restoration to the finish. The gilt mounts are good but date to later in the century. The dial is good with minor wear and scratches. The dial mask obscures a bit of the engraving. The dial/movement are a bit loose in the case. The movement has new steel cable on the fusee. Nice watch style back cock with double-headed eagle over a lion. Pendulum is fixed to pallet arbor.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$300
CIRCA: 1760
DIMENSIONS: 14in x 7.75in x 6in
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Peter Closon, London, a mid 17th century striking lantern clock, the brass case with turned, tapered columns at the corners, with ball feet and ornate urn finials, the top with arcaded brass gallery fixed to the top plate, and with a second top above, screwed to the lower plate and located by pins formed from extensions of the columns, three sides with engraved, foliate frets, and top with brass bell strap with finial and large bell, dial plate with foliate engraved corners, the center with engraved tulips, and signed "Peter Closon Neere Holburn Bridge Londini Fecit", silvered brass chapter ring with roman numerals and matchstick flower half hour markers and single, cut steel hand, movement with crown wheel escapement and count wheel striking, crown wheel made of steel instead of the more ususal brass, contrate wheel with three spoke crossing dovetailed to the rim, hour wheel and ratch with matchstick man marks
CONDITION:
bell and top finial replaced, hand with repaired tip, alarm work removed from back plate, alarm ring does not fit square on the part remaining behind the dial, side frets with later engraving, converted to crown wheel escapement, holes in top from prior components, appears to have once had a passing strike at the half hour, plates with a few empty holes, and at least one other plugged, no weight or pendulum
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3500
PRICE SOLD:
$4500
CIRCA: 1650
DIMENSIONS: 19in x 7in x 7in
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John Palmer, London, bracket clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven fusee movement in an Egyptian Revival case made of mahogany with brass inlay and applied brass figures on the corners, the top with anthemion corners, gadrooned plinth supporting a brass finial, painted metal dial signed as above, blued steel spade variant hands.
CONDITION:
Mahogany case with brass inserts and Egyptian revival ornaments is in very nice condition in an old and possibly original finish. Original dial has been repainted or relined and has a small chip on the edge. Original hands and finial. Name is engraved on the back.
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$2800
CIRCA: 1860
DIMENSIONS: 17.75in x 12.25in x 7in
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Eureka Clock Co., London, battery powered mantel clock with oversized balance wheel movement on a brass base and a cream color porcelain dial, s#2550
CONDITION:
Heavy cast brass base. Original porcelain dial has a small hairline crack at 11 o'clock. Original hands. An example of this model with a dial mounted above the balance wheel can be found on page 15 of "The Eureka Clock" by F. G. Alan Shenton.
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$800
CIRCA: 1909
DIMENSIONS: 9.5in x 7.5in x 5.75in
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Peter Closon, London, a mid 17th century miniature striking lantern clock, the brass case with turned, tapered columns at the corners, with ball feet and urn finials, three sides with engraved, dolphin frets, and top with brass bell strap with finial and bell, dial plate with engraved tulips, and signed "Peter Closon Neere Holburn Bridge Londini Fecit", silvered brass chapter ring with roman numerals and matchstick flower half hour markers and blued steel hands, movement with crown wheel escapement and count wheel striking, contrate and crown wheels without crossings, with 20th century wall bracket
CONDITION:
most steel components with pitting, strike levers curiously free of pitting, bell strap and bell replaced, hammer of 19th century style, sawcut in front of bottom plate, hole in dial and dial plate at 11:00, doors replaced, fit poorly, and will not open fully, alarm disc serves a decorative function only, incorrect hands, portions of motion work added later, rear iron plate replaced, crutch repaired, strike lever springs added, no weight or pendulum
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$1800
CIRCA: 1650
DIMENSIONS: 10.5in x 3.875in x 3.875in
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Probably London, England, an early 18th century striking lantern clock, the brass case with turned, tapered columns at the corners, with ball feet and slender urn finials, the top with arcaded brass gallery fixed to the top plate, front and sides with cast frets, the top with brass bell strap with finial and large bell, dial center with engraved foliage and tulips, the individual corners with a single, decorative button, silvered brass chapter ring with roman numerals and single steel hand, movement with recoil escapement, seconds pendulum, and count wheel striking, the case bottom with crude, cryptic engraving, and possibly dated 1717
CONDITION:
minor tarnish and loss to silvering on dial, brass with some staining and tarnish, hand lacking blue, and fitting very closely to dial center, exterior of bell artificially aged, inside of bell bright, will tick and strike, lacking weights and pendulum
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$500
CIRCA: 1720
DIMENSIONS: 14.75in x 5.75in x 5.75in
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Emperor Clock Co. Ltd., London, a reproduction Congreve rolling ball timepiece, fusee movement with separate dials for minutes, hours and seconds, the plates supported by four turned columns, all resting on ball feet, the tray with zig zag path for the steel ball "oscillator" suspended below the movement, with rectangular base, and conforming glass dome, serial #053 from an edition of 250.
CONDITION:
brass components with peeling lacquer, scratches, staining, and spotting, some steel with minor oxide, running, dome dirty
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$600
CIRCA: 1980
DIMENSIONS: 14in x 11.5in x 10in
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John L. Fenn, a Victorian mahogany table regulator, the arch top case with squat ogee bracket feet and molded base, the door with half round molding with carved leaves and vine, seemingly wrapped around the molding, Roman numeral silvered dial with seconds below 12:00, blued steel hands, and with pierced floral and C scroll carving below, large 8 day fusee movement striking the hours on a coil gong, faux mercury pendulum with heavy brass cylinder fixed horizontally below the jar
CONDITION:
case in an old refinish, right side with split, top with minor deformation due to case segments moving under veneer, old dings and scratches under the refinish, rear feet replaced, dial with minor spots and minor tarnish, hands with specks of oxide, carving below dial replaced, movement and dial replaced, incorrect and mismatched movement mounting brackets, pendulum of later manufacture, a spectacularly confusing clock
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1300
PRICE SOLD:
$650
CIRCA: 1870
DIMENSIONS: 21in x 14in x 9in
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England, Des Granges, Cockspur St., mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike with pull repeat, spring driven fusee movement in a rosewood veneered case with Chinoiserie style on turned and carved feet, the case with applied and carved gilt ornaments and crest, signed dial, black steel fleur-de-lis hands, and plaque with poem considering the transient nature of life.
CONDITION:
Rosewood veneered case in an old finish has a repair at the bottom front panel and a stress crack next to that panel. There is a small stress crack on the lower left side. Dial has been nicely restored. Original hands. All of the carvings are now gold painted. Original feet. Heavy, quality English movement with original pendulum.
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$950
CIRCA: 1890
DIMENSIONS: 17.25in x 10in x 6.25in
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Automatic Memorandum Clock Co., London, "Davidson's Patent Automatic Memorandum Clock", 8 day time and reminder, spring driven balance wheel movement in a walnut case with four full pillars and wooden urn on top, white enamel dial and blued steel hands.
CONDITION:
The case has an original, rubbed down finish. There is a very nice paper label under the lid of the urn. It is signed in ink "John Davidson", who invented this device. Whether the signature is authentic, we cannot say. The label is stamped "4001 ". The signed white enamel dial and beveled glass are fine. The old electrical wiring and bell mechanism are present and may need restoration. A plaque on the front shows at date of 1895. A time-only movement powers the clock and rotates a disk hidden within the urn. The disk has slots that correspond to different times of day. Memoranda, in the form of small dime-sized tablets, are placed within the slots. At the assigned time, a tablet falls through the slot, tips a brass tray, and triggers the battery powered alarm bell located in the base. The alarm would continue to sound until the tablet was removed. A wheel and pinion pair are missing from the outside of the back plate of the movement. These take power from the center arbor and transmit it to the contrate wheel which rotates the slotted disc within the urn. Lot comes with booklet of information about this type of clock. No memoranda discs are included. Small bin that catches the dics is incomplete.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$225
CIRCA: 1895
DIMENSIONS: 14.5in x 12in x 5.25in
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Office Calendar No. 10" hanging clock with a weight driven 8 day timepiece movement, maintaining power, and an R. T. Andrews patented perpetual calendar mechanism in an oak case with burl accents.
CONDITION:
The case is in very good condition and has been refinished. The original painted time dial is in excellent condition. The hour and minute hand appear original. The seconds bit is replaced. The original painted calendar dial is in good condition with some restoration. The calendar hand appears original. The calendar drum papers are original and have darkened with age. The nickel pendulum bob is nicely damaskeened. The door glass is original. The upper two finials are original, but the bottom two may be replaced.
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4000
PRICE SOLD:
$3200
CIRCA: 1896
DIMENSIONS: 47.5in x 16.75in x 7.5in
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Office Calendar No. 13" wall hanging clock with a weight driven 8 day timepiece movement, maintaining power and an R. T. Andrews patented perpetual calendar mechanism in an oak case.
CONDITION:
The case has been refinished and is in excellent condition with one small area of veneer loss on the right hand side of the case. Both dials have been professionally repainted by The Dial House. The hands are original with the exception of the seconds bit which is correct in style but of a more recent origin. The door glass is original. The calendar drum labels are original and darkened with age.
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4000
PRICE SOLD:
$1900
CIRCA: 1890
DIMENSIONS: 49in x 19in x 7.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Parlor Calendar No. 10- Variant" shelf clock with a weight driven 8 day time and strike lyre movement and a R. T. Andrews patented perpetual calendar mechanism in a walnut case with burl accents.
CONDITION:
The clock is a slight variant of the Parlor Calendar No. 10. The top rails and case front ornamentation, all original to this clock, are slightly different than the catalogue images of this model. This is a very scarce model and the case is in excellent condition with its original finish. The original painted time dial is in very good condition with very minor loss and slight fading around XII. The original painted calendar dial is in excellent condition. The hands are all original. The two cast iron weights are original. The movement is signed. The calendar drum papers are original and have darkened with age. Both door glasses are original. The case back bears the factory date of May, 1896.
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4000
PRICE SOLD:
$2800
CIRCA: 1896
DIMENSIONS: 36in x 22in x 6in
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Southern Calendar Clock Co., St. Louis, MO. "Fashion No. 4" shelf clock with a spring driven, 8 day Seth Thomas time and strike movement and a R. T Andrews patented perpetual calendar mechanism in a walnut case.
CONDITION:
The case is in good condition and has been refinished at some point. The center finial is missing its tip. There are several dings along the base of the case. The original painted time dial is in good condition with the exception of some discoloration between 11 and 12. The original painted calendar dial is in good condition with some minor loss in several locations. The hands are all original with the exception of a newer seconds. The door glass and the "Fashion" inscription are original. The movement is signed. The calendar drum papers are original and darkened with age.
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1100
PRICE SOLD:
$650
CIRCA: 1885
DIMENSIONS: 31.0in x 16.0in x 5.5in
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Southern Calendar Clock Co., St. Louis, Mo., "Fashion No. 3" shelf clock with a Seth Thomas spring driven, 8 day, time and strike movement and a R. T. Andrews perpetual calendar mechanism in a walnut case.
CONDITION:
The case is in nice condition and retains its original finish. There are several small dings on the base front.. The time dial has been repainted and in fair condition. The original painted calendar dial is in good condition with minor loss. The hands are original with the exception of the seconds hand. The door glass is original and the Fashion insignia has some restoration. The interior Seth Thomas case label is in good condition. The movement is signed. The calendar drum papers are replacements. The pendulum with a central star is correct.
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1100
PRICE SOLD:
$600
CIRCA: 1885
DIMENSIONS: 32.5in x 16in x 5.5in
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