DESCRIPTION:
J.C. Brown, Forestville Mfg. Co., Bristol, Conn., 8 day, time and strike spring driven brass movement regulated by a pendulum round gothic or beehive ripple front shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Rosewood veneered case in original finish has small damage on the top back edge and small chip at one of the round door segments. Original painted dial has some wear to the numbers and signature. Eagle tablet is a replacement. Original bone knob and hands. Dark, but readable label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$475
CIRCA: 1850
DIMENSIONS: 18.75in x 10.75in x 4in
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DESCRIPTION:
J.C. Brown, Forestville Mfg. Co., Bristol, Conn., 8 day, time and strike spring driven brass movement ripple front sharp gothic or steeple shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Rosewood veneered case in original finish has some loss at the peak and at a couple spots on the back edge. Original painted dial has some visible paint patches to cover paint loss. Original frosted tablet has some scattered loss. Original hands. Clean label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$900
CIRCA: 1850
DIMENSIONS: 19.5in x 10.5in x 3.75in
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DESCRIPTION:
J.C. Brown, Forestville Mfg. Co., Bristol, Conn., 8 day, time and strike spring driven brass movement ripple front sharp gothic or steeple shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Mahogany veneered case with remains of original finish has some roughness on the peak and damage at the left steeple block. The ripple molding is unusual and looks to be made up of individual components that were applied to a standard case. Repainted dial looks to be a replacement. Hour hand is period. Minute hand is a modern replacement. Original tablet has scattered loss.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$250
CIRCA: 1850
DIMENSIONS: 20in x 10.5in x 4.25in
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DESCRIPTION:
J.C. Brown, Forestville Mfg. Co., Bristol, Conn., 8 day, time and strike spring fusee driven brass movement ripple front sharp gothic or steeple shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Refinished mahogany case in nice condition. Original painted dial numbers look to have been strengthened with a repair just below 12 o'clock. Period hands. Original frosted tablet is worn. Original bone knob is cracked and repaired. Clean label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$425
CIRCA: 1850
DIMENSIONS: 20in x 10in x 4in
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DESCRIPTION:
J.C. Brown, Forestville Mfg. Co., Bristol, Conn., 8 day, time and strike spring-driven, pendulum, brass movement ripple molding round gothic or beehive shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Mahogany veneered ripple case in nice condition in an original finish has a little veneer lifting at the top. Original painted dial has scattered loss. The hands are period, but maybe replaced as they don't quit match and look a little long. Original frosted tablet has some loss. Original bone door knob. Stained, but readable label inside
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$450
PRICE SOLD:
$450
CIRCA: 1850
DIMENSIONS: 19in x 10.5in x 4in
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DESCRIPTION:
J.C. Brown, Forestville Mfg. Co., Bristol, Conn., in a New York case, 8 day, time and strike spring brass movement regulated by a pendulum cast iron front shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Cast iron case in a gold finish in clean condition. Original dial plate, but repainted. Hour hand is the proper type, but looks to be a replacement. Movement is signed. Original card label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$175
CIRCA: 1850
DIMENSIONS: 18.75in x 16.25in x 4.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
J.C. Brown, Forestville Mfg. Co., Bristol, Conn., shelf clock with a spring driven 30 hour time and strike brass movement in a walnut case with ripple front molding on the base.
CONDITION:
The case has been refinished and is in very good condition. The dial has been repainted. The matching hands are original. The protected interior label is original and in excellent condition. The upper door glass is original and in very good condition. The lower painted tablet has loss in the center.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$100
CIRCA: 1850
DIMENSIONS: 15in x 9in x 4.25in
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DESCRIPTION:
J.C. Brown, Forestville Mfg. Co., Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike spring driven brass movement regulated by a pendulum miniature OOG shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Refinished mahogany and rosewood veneered case has some repairs on the outer band and at the cross strip on the door. Original painted dial is soiled with wear and loss at the winding arbors, the mounting screws and center area. Original hands. Tablet looks to be a replacement.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$225
CIRCA: 1850
DIMENSIONS: 16.5in x 10.25in x 3.75in
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DESCRIPTION:
J.C. Brown, Forestville Mfg. Co., Bristol, Conn., 8 day cottage shelf clock with a spring driven 8 day fusee time and strike movement in a rosewood and gilt decorated case.
CONDITION:
The rosewood veneered case with applied gold decoration is in very nice condition with original finish, and great stenciling. The original upper tablet has some loss to the gold spandrels. The original bottom tablet has significant loss. The dial has been repainted. The original interior label is protected and in excellent condition. The door knob is original ivory. The hour hand appears to be original, but the minute hand is an improper replacement. The movement is signed "Forestville Mfg. Co., Bristol, Conn.,.".
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$225
CIRCA: 1850
DIMENSIONS: 15.25in x 10in x 4in
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DESCRIPTION:
J.C. Brown, Forestville Mfg. Co., Bristol, Conn., 8 day, spring driven brass lever movement octagon gallery timepiece.
CONDITION:
Refinished mahogany and rosewood veneered case has some veneer chips in places on the back edges and some damage to the top and right segment. Original painted dial has a lot of inpainting to repair loss. Original hands.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$150
CIRCA: 1850
DIMENSIONS: 12.75in x 12.75in x 3in
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DESCRIPTION:
J.C. Brown, Forestville Mfg. Co., Bristol, Conn., 8 day, time and strike spring driven brass movement iron front shelf clock with center hand painted scene with pearl inlays.
CONDITION:
Iron front case has age darkened with some loss at the top and the feet. Original painted dial has scattered loss. Replaced minute hand. Movement is signed.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$300
CIRCA: 1850
DIMENSIONS: 23in x 17in x 3.75in
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DESCRIPTION:
J.C. Brown, Forestville Mfg. Co., Bristol, Conn., 8 day, time and strike spring driven brass movement iron front shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Decorative iron front case has age darkened, has some loss at the lower right and some small loss in a couple spots of wear to the aged overcoat. Original dial plate is repainted, but has some scattered small chips. Original hands. Movement is signed.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$250
CIRCA: 1850
DIMENSIONS: 21in x 14in x 3.75in
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DESCRIPTION:
J.C. Brown, Forestville Mfg. Co., Bristol, Conn., 8 day, time and strike spring driven brass movement iron front shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Decorative Iron front case has age darkened with some loss just above the dial, above the bottom door and scattered loss on the edges. Original painted dial has some loss at the winding arbors and a couple other spots. Original hands. Movement is signed.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$200
CIRCA: 1850
DIMENSIONS: 16.5in x 12.5in x 3.75in
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DESCRIPTION:
J.C. Brown, Forestville Mfg. Co., Bristol, Conn., 8 day, time and strike spring driven brass movement iron front shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Decorative iron front case has small loss just above the dial, some wear at the feet and has some touch up to the flowers on each side of pendulum door. Original dial plate, repainted. Original hands. Movement is signed.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$400
CIRCA: 1850
DIMENSIONS: 21.5in x 14in x 3.75in
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DESCRIPTION:
J.C. Brown, Forestville Mfg. Co., Bristol, Conn., 8 day, time and strike spring fusee driven brass movement regulated by a pendulum ripple molding large cottage shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Rosewood veneered case in nice condition in an old finish has a couple chips on the base, a repair on the left side and a couple chips other small chips. The flat top piece is a possible replacement. Original painted dial is soiled and has some loss on the edges, some wear to the numbers and signature. Original hands. Frosted tablet looks to be replaced. Partial label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$275
CIRCA: 1850
DIMENSIONS: 18in x 11.25in x 4.75in
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DESCRIPTION:
J.C. Brown, Forestville Mfg. Co., Bristol, Conn., 8 day, fusee time and strike brass movement miniature OOG shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Refinished mahogany and rosewood veneered case in nice condition. The veneer on this case is unusual in that is not perpendicular to the ogee molding, but is laid in the direction of the wood grain. The Original painted dial is soiled and stained with some loss at the winding arbors and the mounting screws. Replaced wood strips that support the dial. Period hands with a repair to the hour hand. Movement is signed. Slightly dark label inside. Original frosted tablet is broken and repaired.
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$275
CIRCA: 1850
DIMENSIONS: 19in x 11.5in x 4.25in
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DESCRIPTION:
J.C. Brown, Forestville Mfg. Co., Bristol, Conn., 8 day, time and strike spring driven brass movement cottage shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Rosewood veneered case in nice condition in original finish has a little wear in a couple spots to the applied decoration at the top front edge and the bottom front. Original painted dial has scattered loss. Period hands. Movement is signed. Clean label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$200
CIRCA: 1850
DIMENSIONS: 14.5in x 10.5in x 4in
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DESCRIPTION:
J.C. Brown, Forestville Mfg. Co., Bristol, Conn., with 30 hour, spring driven brass lever timepiece movement made by Noah Pomeroy in a decorated MOP cast iron case.
CONDITION:
Cast iron case has scattered paint loss on the case sides and front. Original painted dial also has scattered loss. Incorrect style replaced hands, Movement is signed.
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$225
CIRCA: 1850
DIMENSIONS: 10.5in x 8.5in x 2.75in
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DESCRIPTION:
Upson Brothers, Marion, Conn., for J.C. Brown, Bristol, Conn. shelf clock with a spring driven 8 day time and strike brass movement in a stenciled rosewood case. The Upson brothers made cases and obtained movements from various sources.
CONDITION:
The rosewood veneered case with wear to the stenciling on the base has original finish with some veneer loss on the base. The original painted and signed (J.C. Brown) dial has loss along both edges and around the center post. The dial signature has largely faded.The hands appear to be original to the clock. The movement is signed Forestville Mfg. Co., Bristol, Conn.,. The tablets, the lower one with a likeness of J.C. Brown, are original with some fading of the color. The label is Upson Brothers, Marion, Conn.,. The ivory door knob is cracked.
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$325
CIRCA: 1850
DIMENSIONS: 15in x 10in x 4.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Seth Thomas, Plymouth, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight driven wood movement off-center pendulum pillar & scroll shelf clock.
CONDITION:
30-hour strap plate four arbor wood movement. Mahogany & mahogany veneered case in nice condition in an old finish. Original painted dial has an added painted scene in the center that is inappropriate, but could be removed by a dial restorer. There have been some repairs to the feet and scrolls. Replaced tablet, but of proper style. Early-style lead hands. Modern set of proper type finials. Clean label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$500
CIRCA: 1820
DIMENSIONS: 28in x 17.25in x 4.25in
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DESCRIPTION:
Seth Thomas, Plymouth, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike weight driven, wood movement, off center pillar & scroll shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Mahogany veneered case has been nicely restored. The top and feet are replaced along with the tablet. Original dial has been restored. Both hands are period. Weight pulleys replaced as they are brass and should be wood. No label.
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$450
CIRCA: 1825
DIMENSIONS: 28.5in x 17.25in x 4.25in
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DESCRIPTION:
Ethel North, Torrington, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight driven wood movement slender pillar & scroll shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Mahogany and mahogany veneered case in nice condition in an old finish. The left scroll was broken and repaired. Replaced tablet. Original painted dial has some loss in the center, at the winding arbors and minor scattered loss on the edges. Original hands. Replaced finials. Correct east-west wood movement. Clean label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$950
CIRCA: 1830
DIMENSIONS: 27.25in x 14.5in x 4.25in
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DESCRIPTION:
Atkins, Whiting & Co., Bristol, Conn., 30 day, pendulum, type III wagon spring driven brass movement drop octagon wall timepiece with ripple molding.
CONDITION:
Rosewood veneered case in an old finish has small damage on the lower left corner and some roughness on the bottom edge. Repainted original dial pan. Original hands, door knob and tablet.
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$900
CIRCA: 1850
DIMENSIONS: 25in x 17.25in x 4.25in
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DESCRIPTION:
New Hampshire tall clock, cherry case with French feet, trunk with molded door and fluted quarter columns, and bonnet with turned columns, broken arch pediment and brass finials, roman numeral painted dial with crosshatched spandrels containing green medallions, and arch having a floral painting with bird, 8 day time and strike movement with brass clad pendulum and cast iron weights
CONDITION:
the case and movement may be associated. Large glue block on inside of case connecting base to trunk has put pressure on the seam and cracked the mid-molding around the base. One of the return moldings is detached and needs to be reglued. The dial is in good condition.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$475
CIRCA: 1830
DIMENSIONS: 86.5in x 20in x 11in
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DESCRIPTION:
Reproduction 1820 Laterndluhr Vienna Regulator wall clock of long duration, regulated by a pendulum, weight driven brass movement
CONDITION:
We have not tested the duration, but it is greater than 8 days and is most likely 30 days, possibly longer. This mahogany and maple case in generally nice condition has some lifting of the veneer in the bottom box behind the pendulum bob and a couple chips on the bottom bracket. The original enameled dial is fine. The seconds hand rotates once every two minutes. The steel rod pendulum runs off a knife edge suspension. The large hand indicates the minutes and based on the time of day the observer can tell that it is 3 minutes after one o'clock and not seven o'clock.
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1600
PRICE SOLD:
$1200
CIRCA: 1980
DIMENSIONS: 55.5in x 11.25in x 5.75in
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DESCRIPTION:
Reproduction Vienna regulator Laterndluhr 8 day, weight driven regulated by a pendulum brass movement wall timepiece.
CONDITION:
Nicely made copy in rosewood veneer that has gold painted stringing on the doors, side panels, top and moldings that mimic brass stringing in original finish. The case has a Gustav Becker timepiece movement. The porcelain dial is fine with period hands.
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$400
CIRCA: 1980
DIMENSIONS: 46.5in x 11in x 5.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Leland Hurst, Centennial, Colorado, 8 day, weight-driven brass movement double pendulum Astronomical dial wall timepiece. Mr. Hurst built five of these cases. The movement was built by a Mr. Don Schaffer.
CONDITION:
nicely made cherry case with an Austrian coin inserted in the bottom bracket. Double wind brass weight movement that runs with two pendulums. The first pendulum regulates the timepiece and the second is a sympathetic pendulum that swings in unison with the first. The two pendulums also have an Austrian coin inserted in the center. Mr. Hurst reports this timepiece has running issues. It may be the support for the pendulum is not rigid enough and is causing the problem.
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$600
CIRCA: 2000
DIMENSIONS: 40in x 12in x 7in
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DESCRIPTION:
Ansonia Clock Co., New York, NY, "Crystal Palace No. 1 Extra", 8 day, time and strike spring driven brass movement figural shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Oak base in nice condition with an old finish. Original paper dial has age darkened with some minor damage at the mounting screws. Original hands and pendulum. The statues have been nicely cleaned. The original dome has several chips on the bottom edge, but not cracked.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$225
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 17.25in x 14.5in x 7.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Ansonia Clock Co., New York, NY, "Deputy" Crystal Regulator with a spring driven 8 day time and strike (rack and snail) movement with visible escapement in a polished brass and beveled glass case with a top and base of green onyx.
CONDITION:
The case is in very good condition with one small crack on the base front. The signed porcelain dial is in good condition with a small hairline crack at each winding arbor. The hands are original. The movement is signed. There are no chips on the beveled glass panels.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$425
CIRCA: 1914
DIMENSIONS: 13.25in x 7.75in x 6.75in
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, NY, "La Veta" shelf clock with a spring driven 8 day time and strike movement in a Royal Bonn porcelain case.
CONDITION:
This porcelain case is clearly marked "La Veta" on the case back. We have sold the "La Veta" model before (with a different painted decoration) . We have also had examples of this case with marked "La Barque". The Ansonia catalogs show this model as "La Barque" and do not show a porcelain case called "La Veta". This case is in very good condition with a nicely crazed finish. The signed porcelain dial is in good condition with one small chip by the strike winding arbor. The hands are original. The movement is signed.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$125
CIRCA: 1901
DIMENSIONS: 10.75in x 8.75in x 5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Ansonia Clock Co., New York, NY, "Register", 8 day, time and strike spring driven brass movement porcelain mantel clock with visible escapement.
CONDITION:
Green porcelain case in nice condition has some slight wear to some of the applied gold accents. Original porcelain dial is perfect. Original hands. Movement is signed.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$200
CIRCA: 1901
DIMENSIONS: 11.5in x 12.5in x 6in
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DESCRIPTION:
Asa Munger & Co., Auburn, New York, 8 day, time and strike weight-driven, pendulum, brass movement carved column & splat shelf clock. Movement is stamped: "361".
CONDITION:
Mahogany and mahogany veneered case in an old finish has some veneer loss on the base, repairs on the cross strip just below the top door and a small repair on the door. One of the glass side panels at the top door needs restoration. Original top door tablet. Original Benjamin Franklin tablet has some minor loss to the background. Bottom tablet has a crack in the upper right corner. Original wall paper and a nice label inside. Two original pewter pulleys. Original hands and eagle pendulum. Unusual door knobs that look to be original.
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$850
CIRCA: 1834
DIMENSIONS: 40in x 18in x 5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Brewster & Ingrahams, Bristol, Conn., 8 day, spring driven brass movement regulated by a pendulum gallery timepiece with name of F. B. Strong, Jeweler, Monroe, Mich.
CONDITION:
Refinished hardwood case has a small ding and a shrinkage crack at one of the case segments. A piece of the backboard where the hinge for the bezel is mounted is broken off and will need repair in order to reattach the bezel to the backboard. The painted wood dial is in nice condition for its age. Replaced hands are improper style and too short. This timepiece has an early version of the movement that was used in these gallery timepieces that was more robust with thicker plates. Clean label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$125
CIRCA: 1850
DIMENSIONS: 22.5in x 22.5in x 3.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Brewster & Ingrahams, Bristol, Conn., 8 day, spring driven brass movement regulated by a pendulum gallery timepiece.
CONDITION:
Turned wood case that was originally gilded is now painted gold. Original painted wood dial has some loss at 6 o'clock, small area at 10 o'clock, at the mounting screws and the bottom edge. Original hands. Dark, but readable label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$125
CIRCA: 1850
DIMENSIONS: 13.5in x 13.5in x 3in
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DESCRIPTION:
Charles Kirk, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike regulated by a pendulum iron back plate and brass movement shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Mahogany veneered case has some loss on the base. Replaced dial. Original tablet. Hands are period and appear to be original with some loss to the hour hand tip. These cases were originally designed to house a 30 hour wood movement that had a spring capsule attached at the winding arbors to allow the movement to be spring driven. When this was not sucessful, a thick wood filler piece was added and the cases converted to house a brass movement.This clock is from the Jim Waldron collection.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$475
CIRCA: 1838
DIMENSIONS: 18in x 10.5in x 4.25in
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DESCRIPTION:
Chauncey Jerome, New Haven, Conn., "Mini Empire" shelf clock with a spring driven 8 day time and strike movement in a rosewood veneered case with boldly decorated faux tortoise shell columns with gilt caps and bases.
CONDITION:
The case is in very good condition with original finish. There are several small areas of veneer loss on the top section of the cornice. The painted dial appears original with later strengthening of the numerals. The hands are original. Both door glasses are original with some wear to the lower tablet.
ESTIMATE:
$350
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$450
PRICE SOLD:
$125
CIRCA: 1845
DIMENSIONS: 18.25in x 12in x 4.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass., "Base and ball" mantel clock, 8 day, time and ship's bell strike spring driven lever movement in a copper case with 8.5" special silvered metal dial with applied numerals, serial #132723 made for The Loring Andrews Co., Cincinnati
CONDITION:
Copper case is in fair condition with consistent areas of spotting and tarnish throughout with verdigris on the lower base and ball feet. Dial and numerals have marks and areas of rubbing loss to the finish. Movement is currently running and striking.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$1200
CIRCA: 1919
DIMENSIONS: 12.75in x 13in x 5.25in
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DESCRIPTION:
Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass., "Bicentennial" limited edition mantel clock, 8 day, time and house strike spring driven lever movement in polished brass and mahogany case, silvered brass dial, serial #604 of 900.
CONDITION:
Mahogany case retains original finish with some minor nicks, brass surround has tarnished from breakdown of lacquer finish. Dial is in excellent condition with original Willard style hands
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$400
CIRCA: 1976
DIMENSIONS: 9.25in x 14in x 4in
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DESCRIPTION:
Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass., "Carver" 8 day, spring brass lever movement wall barometer with a timepiece movement, serial #540555.
CONDITION:
Inlaid mahogany case in good condition in original finish has small damage to the top left side molding . All the silvered dials are in fine condition. Original hands. Movement is not running.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$175
CIRCA: 1948
DIMENSIONS: 38.25in x 10in x 2.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass., "Chinese Lacquer" desk clock with a spring driven brass lever timepiece movement with serial #522116.
CONDITION:
Dial and hands are fine. The case edges show some wear and loss.
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$125
CIRCA: 1948
DIMENSIONS: 6.5in x 6.5in x 1.75in
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DESCRIPTION:
Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass., "Claremont" Ship's Bell & Barometer desk clock in brass cases with brass and bronze yacht wheels all mounted on a bronze base. The clock movement has a serial number of 577006 and is a spring driven 8 day time and ship's bell strike brass movement.
CONDITION:
The bronze base is in excellent condition while the brass cases show a little tarnishing. The dial and hands are original and in excellent condition. The clock ticks and strikes. The barometer has not been tested, barometer glass is cracked.
ESTIMATE:
$350
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$450
PRICE SOLD:
$325
CIRCA: 1952
DIMENSIONS: 8.75in x 14in x 3.5in
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Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass., "Commander" mantel clock, 8 day, time only spring driven lever movement in a polished brass and mahogany case, 4" silvered brass dial with seconds bit, screw-off bezel, serial #69064 made for Chas. C. Hutchinson
CONDITION:
Mahogany base has old finish, original silvered dial has paint loss to the numerals, original hands, brass case has wear to the lacquer finish.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$125
CIRCA: 1910
DIMENSIONS: 8in x 8.25in x 4in
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DESCRIPTION:
Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass., "Marine" hanging clock, 8 day, time only, spring driven lever movement polished brass case mahogany case, 9.5" silvered brass dial, serial #123176
CONDITION:
Movement is clean and running, polished brass case is in good overall condition with minor marks and spots. Dial has marks and dull areas with some paint loss to the numerals. Mahogany stand is homemade for display purposes.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$1800
CIRCA: 1919
DIMENSIONS: 15.5in x 15in x 5in
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