January 2015 Catalog

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HORTON'S
ANTIQUE CLOCKS
January 2015
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Horton’s Antique Clocks – January 8671 Auction
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instructions for setting the clock. The porcelain dial, French hands,
brass sash and beveled glass are perfect. Thermometer is porcelain
on metal with Fahrenheit and Reaumur gauges. The Aneroid Barometer is not signed but appears to be in working order. $500-$750.
$810
Seth Thomas Clock Co. “Regulator No. 2”, ca 18801890. This oak case is 35.5 inches high and unlike 99%
of the No. 2’s we get it has the little buttons on the
bottom. They usually get knocked off and never replaced. That means the clock is complete, has all original parts, it is clean, polished, and running. The 8 day
movement is signed, clean, and performing perfectly.
The brass weight, brass pendulum, brass pulley, brass
beat scale, brass door lock, and all other parts are
original. The glasses, wood stick, and especially the
label inside all seem to be original. There are some
repair notations on the label. I believe it is the most complete label I
have seen in a No. 2. Ly-Seth Thomas, pages 276-278. $850-$1250.
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Large mystery swing arm clock. This one is very unusual
in that it strikes the hours on a bell inside the 6 inch
blue ball. Most swing arm clocks are time only. This is a
copy of an early French swing. It winds in front like the
French clocks. American swings wind in the back. It
stands 38 inches tall and the statue alone is 30 inches
high to the bar in his hand. We have sold these large
figure swingers in many variations, some with polished
brass, some with dull brass, and some painted bright
gold. The swing arm has brass accessories top to bottom. Many of these large swingers will run 14 days but
we sell them as 8 day runners. We have not tested it for
duration of swinging. It is beyond me how the price can
be so reasonable for solid brass clocks. $600-$900.
$2310
Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn. “Marcy”,
ca 1884. A rare and unusual model, different from any
other wall clock Seth Thomas made. It has an 8 day
time and quarter hour striking movement that strikes
on two cup bells and strikes hours on a Cathedral
gong. The movement is spring driven, clean, signed,
running and striking properly. The painted dial and
hands are original, with some paint flaking around the
outer rim. The 46 inch oak case has been cleaned and
polished, and has minor repairs on an edge or corner
where bumped. This model is only one of three clocks
ST made using the unusual striking on two cup bells.
The other two were mantel clocks, Hecla and Atlas. There is a key
lock on the case side, original finials and carvings on the front. The
glasses are good and there is a great damascened pendulum bob
with wood stick. Most of the old black label is inside on the bottom.
There is a silver beat scale and a winding key. Ly-Seth Thomas, page
321. $2500-$3000.
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$1100
Ansonia Clock Co. cabinet mantel clock, “Cabinet
Antique”, ca 1894. The beautiful 20 inch high case is
made of mahogany and polished to a nice patina then
covered with antique brass trimmings on all sides.
The movement is 8 day, spring driven, and strikes
hours and half hours on a standing Cathedral gong.
The inside of the case is as clean and nice as the outside. The brass movement is signed, polished, and
running. Brass pendulum and winding key included.
The signed porcelain dial and hands are correct and very nice, as is
the sash, beveled glass, and dial ring. The clock sits on four brass
bun feet. This is an exceptionally nice example of this model. They
made six other models, none as nice as this. Ly-Ansonia, page 241.
This model has always sold in the $2000-$3000 range. Our estimate
is $1500-$2000.
$360
Seth Thomas Clock Co. Thomaston, Conn. hanging
clock, “World”, ca 1918. Factory stamp on the back of
the case is, “H8191”, meaning clock made August
1918. That would be during WW1. The movement in
this clock is a 15 day timepiece, and is running. They
also made it in 8 day with strike, and 30 day time. The
32 inch oak case has been cleaned and polished, brass
bob was polished, latches and knobs are present.
Inside is a complete paper label and brass beat scale.
The original painted dial is slightly dirty and has minor
paint loss, mostly at 11 o’clock where the fingers are more likely to
rub when turning the hands. I am sure collector’s tire of me touting
the ST World, ST short drop, and ST No. 2 Regulators, but they are
the most popular and best running clocks ever made, in my humble
opinion. Ly-Seth Thomas, page 323. I have bought and sold the
“World” model for $750-$1000 for years, but not lately. $400-$600.
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$110
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$171
“Atkins Clock Comp’y., Bristol, Conn.”, mantel
clock, “London”, ca 1861. The rosewood veneered case is almost 17 inches high with original finish, not restored and showing need of
cleaning and polishing. The columns have the
original gilt, and they also have not been
cleaned and show some wear. The gold foil
glasses are original and look very nice and they
have a little paint loss. The painted dial and
hands are original. The label is complete and
the unsigned Atkins movement, style 265c, is clean and operational.
This is the most common of the Atkins London models and was a
long time standby of the Atkins Clock Co. This clock and movement
are pictured in the book, “The Clocks of Irenus Atkins”, by Gregory
& King. $200-$350.
$410
French clock, barometer, thermometer, in a 26 inch
high cast metal case, ca 1880. The clock movement is
an 8 day time and strike on a nickel bell and is running.
It ran a full 8 days for me in a trial run. The pendulum is
a stationary type, not removable. The movement is
signed two places with the Japy Freres trademark
insignia. Inside the metal back cover is a paper label
that says in part, “Regulation, & c. / J. J. Wainwright &
Co. Cambridge Street, Birmingham.”. The label gives
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$100
Ansonia Clock Co., Ansonia, Conn., mantel clock,
“Cabinet C”, ca 1894. Dark oak case is 18.5 inches
high and is complete and all original. The case is
clean, polished, has no damage or repairs and
with the extremely nice brass trimmings it makes
for a spectacular clock. The brass dial, hands,
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strikes hours on a bell, and is running. The movements are dirty and the calendar roller papers are
original but dirty, and the lettering is more elaborate than the papers used on the Ithaca rollers
later. You will notice in the bottom of the case a
cardboard box nailed to the base. Inside the box is
a full page typewritten letter about the clock, the
owners who bought the clock new, neighbors of
the owners, and a lengthy essay about the world
in 1947 that he said was “apparently crumbling”.
Maybe he meant 2015. Ly-Calendar Clocks #348. $400-$600.
sash, and glass are all very nice and original of course. The back
door is hinged and has a brass latch. Inside is the signed 8 day
movement that is running, has the correct pendulum and strikes
half hours and hours on a standing gong. They just don’t come any
nicer than this. It is a keeper. Ly-Ansonia #849. $500-$750.
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$ 310
Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn. top
of the line City Series clock, the “Pittsburgh”,
ca 1880. This shelf clock is rare and very collectable, more so than most all of the more than
100 different City Series models except the
“Louisville” and “St. Paul”, mainly because
those three had a special cut glass pendulum
with the French Fleur De Leis on the top of the
bob and acorns on the sides and bottom, and
very special cases. I have sold the pendulum by
itself for near the minimum of this clock. The polished walnut veneer case is 23 inches tall and has some wear and bumps on the
edges. The original paper dial ring has a replaced homemade center
paper. The hands are replaced, the bell is not correct, and the supports behind the dial look to be new, otherwise the clock looks to
be original. The 8 day movement is signed but is not running. All the
special carvings and adornments that set this model apart from
others, are original and in very nice condition. Ly-Seth Thomas
#584. $350-$500.
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Seth Thomas Clock Co. a City Series model, the
“Denver”, ca 1889 and that date is factory
stamped on the back. ST made this model for
several years when they may have made other
models only one year. My guess is that the clock
was a popular seller because of its size, 16.5 inches high, and its very attractive style that looked
good on a mantel. Most houses had mantels but
very few other places to place a clock. Note that
this clock also has the alarm feature, which in
earlier days was also very important. These days a
wristwatch has an alarm. Everything is original inside and outside.
Great walnut case with gold striping on the front, a locking door,
original glass, good black label inside, original dial and hands, original pendulum, and of course the movements are original. It runs 8
days, and by the way is running very strong, and strikes hours on a
wire bell and alarms on a brass bell. Ly-Seth Thomas #537A. $250$350.
$1400
New Haven Clock Co. very large 30 day gallery clock with advertising, ca 1895. I would assume the advertising was
painted on the dial in 1920, for it reads, “Presented
to the Baltimore Branch of the Columbia Graphophone Company by General Sales Department, in
acknowledgement of First Position Taken Over All
Branches on the Number Eight Fixture Contest,
March 29th 1920”. The walnut case is 26 inches and
the painted metal dial is 18 inches. Case is hinged at the top, bezel
with glass lifts up to access the pendulum, hands, and winding arbors. It is 100 percent original and running. There is slight damage
to the dial in the 3 o’clock area that was touched up. The dial is
signed at the bottom by the New Haven Clock Co. Ly-New Haven
#655. $1500-$2000.
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$160
Seth Thomas Clock Co. a City Series model, the
“Cincinnati”, ca 1875. We rarely see a really nice
example of the Cincinnati. I have probably had one
or two over the 40 years I have collected City Series clocks. This one has a minor problem with two
pieces of trim missing on each side of the dial, otherwise it is complete and original. It has a nice
painting on the glass, good label inside, and original painted dial with some flaking. The 8 day movement is signed
and striking on a coil gong. The 17 inch high case has black trim all
around with gold on the finials, columns, and around the glass. LySeth Thomas, page 189. $175-$250.
$100
Waterbury Clock Co. “Calendar No. 44”, ca 1891. This is a nice original oak case clock standing 24 inches high. The clock has all the bells
and whistles including time, half hour strike, calendar, and an alarm.
Note that the alarm sets on the upper dial, winds in
the bottom of the case, and rings on a nickeled bell.
The 8 day movement is signed, running, and striking
a Cathedral gong on half hours and hours. Both dials
are signed by the Waterbury Clock Company. The
three hands, dials, dial rings, glass, and everything
else is original and in good overall condition. On the
back are three labels, two near complete, one about
half. The top ornament is glued to the case. LyWaterbury #284. $600-$900.
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$200
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$310
Seth Thomas Clock Co. a City Series model,
“Austin”, ca 1884. One of the few City Series models with metal ornaments. This model has silver
ornaments on the top and bottom. Made of walnut
the case stands 15.5 inches high, and has a few veneer chips on the top and bottom, and has not
been cleaned or polished in some time. It has an
original signed porcelain dial with some chips
around the winding arbors. The hands are two
types and the pendulum is not correct but will operate the movement accurately. I doubt the back door is original, but
if it is it is missing the latch. The 8 day signed movement is time and
strike, striking hours on a Cathedral gong and half hours on a bell.
This is a very difficult City Series model to acquire, especially in nice
condition. Ly-Seth Thomas #509. $350-$500.
$300
Ithaca Calendar Clock Co. “No. 11 Octagon – Poni”, ca 1885. This is
the miniature size of the Octagon No. 11, standing 18 inches high
while the larger one is 21 inches high. Not an elaborate case but
rather plain. Everything looks to be original including the dial,
hands, movements, and the backboard. The movement runs 8 days,
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is a strong runner and strikes half hours and hours on the Cathedral
gong. Ly-Waterbury #254. $400-$600.
$410
Seth Thomas Clock Co. a City Series model,
“Carson”, ca 1884 and so stamped on the back
door. The back door has a key lock. The signed
movement runs 8 days, strikes hours on a Cathedral gong and half hours on a bell. ST described the
case as, “sheet brass case, nickeled body, gold gilt
ornaments at head and base, and bronze alligator
panel”. As you can see this clock is pretty much
just a nickeled body, with the gold and alligatored
panel worn down to nickel. Enlarge picture 16A and you can see
what an original looked like. We sold that clock a few years back for
$850. Original porcelain dial has a chip on the strike side winding
arbor and hairlines over the dial. The dial is signed and one grommet is missing. Even though the case is basically just nickeled now it
is still a very attractive clock standing 14.5 inches tall. It has a beveled glass in the sash. Ly-Seth Thomas #517. $500-$750.
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$100
Seth Thomas Clock Co. “Parlor Calendar No. 5”, ca
1886. Walnut case stands 20 inches high and was
touted by ST as being made with “polished walnut
veneer”. The clock inside and outside looks like it
has been used daily since 1896 with no attempt to
clean or upgrade it. The dials are signed and original, but chipping has occurred as usual with ST dials, and some touchups were made in places. The
hands, glasses, and labels are all correct. The clock
could still be made acceptable if you have the dials repainted. The 8
day movement is running strong and striking hours on a brass bell.
The movement is signed by ST and the calendar roller papers look to
be original also. A little cleaning and polishing would do wonders for
the case. Ly-Seth Thomas, page 106. $600-$800.
$300
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$100
Seth Thomas Clock Co. crystal regulator, “Empire
No. 18 With Urn”, ca 1915. They made this model
with, and without, the urn. In 1915 they priced the
one with urn at $28. The clock is now $100 years
old and figuring the inflation factor since 1915 it
would have sold today for $368. It was made originally with a rich gold finish or a bronze finish. The
finish now is a new bright gold finish. Otherwise
the case is original and complete. There are four
beveled plate glasses, all perfect. The 8 day round
movement is also bright and clean, signed, and
running. Also there is a perfect two jam imitation mercury pendulum, perfect porcelain dial that is signed, and original hands. Other
than being a little more bright gold than the gold put on it originally,
it is a mighty fine clock. Ly-Seth Thomas #741. $350-$500.
Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn. “Parlor
Calendar No. 4”, ca 1880. The 25 inch high case is
mahogany veneered, has the original finish but has
some veneer chipping on the top and base. If not
for the veneer chips this would be a pretty nice old
clock. It has both original labels, glasses, movements, and is running without problems. Both
dials are original, signed, and in pretty good condition for ST dials this old. Both dials have small areas of paint loss. The calendar rollers are very dark.
The 8 day movement is signed, actually pretty clean, running and
striking the brass bell each hour. The upper hands are original, not
sure of the calendar hand. Ly-Seth Thomas #257. $600-$800.
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Ansonia Clock Co., Ansonia, Conn., “Regulator A
Cal.”, ca 1901. Walnut and walnut veneered 32 inch
high case is in very nice condition and has survived
115 years and has only one small veneer chip, it on
the bottom door. The internal parts are all original,
including the dial, movement, hands, beat scale, pendulum, and complete label. The dial paper appears to
be original but is very spotted. The 8 day spring
movement is spotted like the dial. I don’t understand
how the dial and movement could be spotted the
same unless someone sprayed for spiders or something. It is running and calendar is changing. The bottom glass is original. LyCalendar #35. $300-$500.
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$710
Ansonia Clock Co. crystal regulator, “Floral”, ca
1914. The ST catalogs say this model was finished
in rich gold. The edges of the flowers and stems
show rich gold but there is black accumulated in
the grooves and creases. I am sure there is some
solution you could spray on it and the black stuff
would wash out. It has a multitude of flowers and
stems all over the case. There are two latching
doors, four glasses, imitation mercury pendulum,
one piece signed porcelain dial, and original
hands. The 8 day movement is signed, running,
and striking half hours and hours on a Cathedral gong. The case
stands 16.5 inches high, is complete, and original. This is a rare model, probably only the second one I have ever had, and they have
always commanded a big price. Ly –Ansonia #317. $800-$1200.
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$221
$1121
Southern Calendar Clock Co. “Fashion No. 4”, ca 1879. This was the
Culver brothers’ first model with the word “Fashion” painted on the
center of the door glass and a visible pendulum
showing between the dials. During the transition
from the No. 3 to the No. 4 you will occasionally
see some features of the previous model. This No.
4 has the suspension that was used on the No. 3,
therefore the pendulum must hang by a wire rather than a wood stick. Except for the smoky
black case that is blacker than a coal miners butt,
the clock is pretty much all original. It has never
been cleaned or any attempt made to clean it the
least bit. The painted dials are original, signed, and
in very nice condition. The 8 day movement is
$310
Waterbury Clock Co. calendar clock, “Buffalo”, ca
1891. This clock is in very nice condition, all original,
very clean, polished, and ready to put in your collection or resell. The glass is like the one on the
model pictured in the Waterbury books. The pendulum, dial, hands, gong, and movement, are all
original stock. It is doubtful you could find a better
one. The large 27 inch high case is made of walnut.
The dial ring and gong are nickeled and the bob
with the fleur de ley ornament is brass. The 8 day signed movement
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bronze ornaments, lion’s heads on the sides, and
gold paint in incised designs on the base and below the dial. Kroeber made this case many ways,
wood cases with different ornaments, and in fact
of the six different models they made the No. 4
was the only one made with enameled iron. The
sash and beveled glass are covering a near perfect
porcelain dial and original hands. The 8 day movement is running properly, strikes on the hours and
the nickel pendulum is correct. They used their
“Borneo” model enameled iron case to make this
No. 4 Noiseless Rotary. Ly-Kroeber, pages 152-153. $1500-$2000.
signed properly, the calendar movement is original but very dirty,
like soot or coal dust all over. The movement will run but is not striking properly. Very dirty, should be cleaned before much use. It has
two good labels, large brass bell, correct hands, and good glass. The
finials and pendulum bob I cannot vouch for. It was missing one of
the small ones and I put one on the clock that is not black. Surely
the next owner will refinish or clean the case. Ly-Calendar Clocks,
page 286. $1250-$1500.
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$1600
French bronze clock with Napoleon and his horse on top, ca 1880.
The bronze case is 16 inches tall and 11 inches wide, decorated with
cast bronze adornments all around the case. The one piece porcelain dial has chips at 4 and 12 o’clock and hairlines around. The backside of the clock is just as
attractive as the front. Napoleon has a long
sword on his side and there is a bowed and beveled glass in a hinged sash, covering the movement opening. The 8 day movement is signed
two places, “Japy Freres” and another place,
something “Paris”. The movement is running
and striking half hours and hours on a nickeled
bell. There are floppy chain reins, and movable
stirrups that he has his feet in. The gilt or
bronze, is bright but would be much brighter if
the black were cleaned off the metal. Nice collectable French clock.
$1750-$2250.
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French three piece bronze set, ca 1880.
The 8 day round French movement is
signed, “Japy Freres”. It is typical of
most all French movements of that
period, striking half hours and hours on
a standing gong. A hinged bronze door
covers the back opening. The clock case
is 13.5 inches high and the side pieces
are 11 inches high, not including the 2 inch high bases. All three pieces sit on a padded plaster of Paris base that is covered with gold gilt
around the edges. Each of the pieces have bun feet and are signed
underneath in several coded ways. Maker’s numbers I suppose. The
large base has some chips on the corners. I am just a rookie in the
clock business but over my 45 years collecting and selling clocks I
have never seen a three piece set with bases. The front of all three
bronze pieces are intricately decorated with animals and foul. The
dial ring is slightly soiled and should clean up nicely. The hands are
correct, as are the pendulum and key. $1000-$1500.
$410
Diana Swing clock finished in Syrian Bronze. It is not
terribly old but the metal could use some cleaning.
The swinger is the tin can type, not a ball, and is missing the back cover. It ran for a while but I managed to
get it out of beat. The movement is signed, “Ansonia
Clock Co. / New York U.S.A. / 1856”. Doesn’t sound
bad does it. The trouble is, it is not old but a modern
day reproduction. I sold this clock in the January 2014
auction, and the customer said it was not old. I argued that it was but he was insistent so I said send it
back. He was right of course. A few more purchases
like that one and I will be in the poor house. You can
see the real ones in Ly-Ansonia page 705. $500-$750.
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$610
Southern Calendar Clock Co. “Fashion No. 2”, ca
1876. The 31 inch high case is made with walnut
veneer and was the first Fashion with finials and
side columns. The No. 1 had paper dials but beginning with the No. 2 they were painted on zinc.
Since these dials are paper we must assume they
are replacements. The label on the back of the
door says the clock was put into operation on July
1, 1878. The 8 day brass movement is signed by
Seth Thomas as being made for Southern Calendar, etc. It is running and striking hours on the
large brass bell. There are two good labels inside the case. Everything looks to be original except for the dials. The finials appear to
be original and have complete tips. That is amazing if true. They
have the marks on the stubs that we normally see on original finials.
This model usually has bad veneer with chips on the bezels, the base
and the top. Other than a few tiny chips and edge scuff marks this
one is about as nice as I have seen. If you are trying to collect nice
examples of all the Fashions you won’t go wrong with this one. I
was tempted. Ly-Calendar, page 283. $750-$1200.
$400
“S. C. Spring, / Bristol- - - Conn.”, column & cornice cased clock with strap brass 8 day movement, ca 1864. Very nice rosewood veneered case
is 30.5 inches tall with beautiful gold gilt columns
and original painted tablet. The metal dial retains
the original paint, has one “O Shoot” in the upper
right corner, and the hands, pendulum, and pair
of iron weights, are all period and probably original to this clock. Soloman Crosby Spring went
into business with E. N. Welch in 1868, but spent
the four previous years in business for himself. I
thought long and hard about keeping this fine clock. If only I had a
mantel suitable to display it. The 8 day riveted strap brass movement is running and striking the hours on a gong. An identical clock
and movement are pictured in Ly-American Clocks, Volume 3, page
41, with a value indicated at $750. $500-$750.
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$710
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$300
Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., “World”,
ca 1909. This clock is their 15 day model, using a large
brass double wind, time only, movement. The rosewood veneered case is 32 inches high with a latching
brass bezel over the dial and a latching door on the
bottom. There is some bubbled veneer on the bezel
and base, as well as small splits that are filled in. There
is gold paint around the bottom glass. It has a very
$1310
F. Kroeber, New York, “Noiseless Rotary No. 4”, ca 1882. The 22 inch
high case is enameled iron with marbleized, blue columns, with
5
weights are new castings, painted gold. Correct
weights can be found on EBay. The porcelain dial
has a big repair in the 12-1 o’clock area. ProClocks,
Cincinnati, Ohio, can have a porcelain dial duplicated
that you cannot tell from the original. Cost around
$100. One of the tips on the base of the case has
been broken and glued back. The 8 day movement
is running and striking half hours and hours on a
gong. This is a pretty rare model that historically has
sold around $3000 when found in really nice condition. Ly-Waterbury #588. $1000-$1250.
nice painted dial with the correct hands. The dial is signed two places and has minor loss of paint around the seconds dial and in the
center. It has a polished brass pendulum ball, wood stick, and beat
scale. Being such a big heavy movement it will run with the least bit
of encouragement. I like the World model because it runs 15 days,
rather than 8. Ly-Seth Thomas, page 323. $300-$500.
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$710
Waterbury Clock Co. banjo clock, “Willard No. 5”, ca
1906. Waterbury made some of the finest banjo blocks
of any company in modern times. This mahogany case is
42 inches high with a brass eagle on top. It may have had
a brass or wood finial top at one time but I suspect you
could buy them either way. You sure would not want to
change this one. The glasses were different styles in
each model. The bottom glass in this case is a house on
the seashore. Some of the paint in the center has flaked
off. The gold boundary is good. Tom Moberg said he
could restore the center of the painting. The movement
is 8 day, time only, and weight driven. The 8 inch convex
porcelain dial is perfect. The brass bezel, convex glass,
hands, brass side rails, pendulum, beat scale, and iron weight, are all
original and in nice condition. Most of the paper label remains on
the back. The movement is signed and running. Ly-Waterbury #125.
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Wm. L. Gilbert Clock Co. Winsted, Conn, “Regulator
No. 14”, ca 1901. The oak case is 50 inches high, has
been cleaned and polished. A fairly uncommon clock
but we have sold a few over the years. The 8 day
movement is time only, weight driven, dead beat
escapement and has retaining power. It has a new
paper dial, signed and professionally installed therefore looks very nice. The hands, dial rings, brass
weight, brass pendulum bob, wood stick, side door
lock, and beat scale, are all original stock. A nice
clock for this minimum. Ly-Gilbert #359. $1250-$1500.
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$610
$1910
1881. This 32 inch high walnut case has been
cleaned and polished, dials repainted, has new
calendar roller papers, and new finials stained to
match the case. Everything about the clock is original except those items mentioned. The pendulum
bob, wood stick, dial pans, label, beat scale, Cathedral gong, and hands, all appear to be original
stock for this model. The No. 5 models strike on a
Cathedral gong where its predecessors struck on a
brass bell. The very large upper movement is said
to be one of the finest movements that Seth
Thomas ever made. It is signed and running. Ly-Calendar, page 287;
Ly-Seth Thomas, page 121. When those books were published this
model was selling around $3750. Wall Street changed all that. $1500$2000.
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$771
New Haven Clock Co., New Haven, Conn.
“Commodore”, a large wall clock, ca 1883. The oak
case is 46.5 inches high, has some nice carvings
and jig saw work from top to bottom. Other than
an occasional polishing the clock has never had
any work done to the wood parts. It has a repainted 16.5 inch square dial. Other than that the clock
is completely original. The color and richness of
the wood makes you think it may be walnut. The
dial was repainted by the Dial House and it has the
proper logo and is signed, “Thirty Day”, and “New
Haven Clock Co”. Both glasses are old but I cannot
swear they are original as it is hard to tell. All the
internal parts including the dial, hands, polished brass bob, wood
stick, and signed beat scale, are all original. The 30 day time only
movement is running and keeping accurate time. We sold this clock
two years ago for $2300 and it came back to us in his collection with
some other very nice clocks in this auction. Ly-New Haven #556.
$1000-$1500.
E. N. Welch, Forestville, Conn. hanging, “Sinico”, ca
1885. The black walnut case is 45 inches high with
the original finish and light crazing remaining. The
case is original and complete and in near perfect
condition. I notice one small wood chip on the lower left corner of one of the tail pieces. The glass was
replaced at some time. The “Verdi” movement runs
8 days, strikes hours on a Cathedral gong and half
hours on a cup bell. It has the original painted dial,
hands, brass ring, brass pendulum bob and wood
stick. The better part of two labels remain on the
back. We have seen this model sell as high as $3000,
the last one we sold went for $1200. My how times
change! Ly-Welch #234. $750-$1000.
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$1200
37.
$610
Seth Thomas Clock Co. “Regulator No. 2”, ca 1880.
The walnut case has been refinished. Restored may
be more accurate. The clock came to me with a nice
collection of large wall clocks and the collector sold
it to me as a “reissue” by Seth Thomas. It is not a
reissue, but an overhauled 130 year old clock. The
case is clean and polished and if there is new wood
I cannot tell it but there are lots of new screws. It
has two good glasses, side door lock and all the
correct internal parts including a beat scale, new
paper label, old brass bob and wood stick, old brass
weight, brass pulley, repainted dial, and correct but
replaced hands. The 8 day time only movement is
the solid plate trapezoid style movement, signed and running. LySeth Thomas, pages 274-278. $700-$1000.
$1000
Waterbury Clock Co. “Library”, Ca 1906. The 44 inch high case is
walnut with a very dark original finish. Probably never cleaned or
refinished. The weights and chains descend below the case. On the
ends of the two chains are wood acorns. The gold painted iron
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original glass. The old black label came loose in
the base of the case and is now in an envelope. It
can be glued back in place if you so desire. The
nice ST pendulum bob, nickeled bell, brass dial
rings, and hands, are all original stock. The two
piece dial is signed and surprisingly in very good
original condition. The 8 day lyre movement runs
and strikes hours on the nickel bell. Some collectors have asked me how the “Greek” could be a
City Series model. There are many Greek/Greece
named cities in the northeast. Ly-Seth Thomas
#545. $650-$750.
$1400
Waterbury Clock Co. “Regulator No. 53”, ca 1906.
A very good looking oak cased clock, 53 inches tall,
clean and has the polished look yet retains the
original crusty finish. Darkened over time and appears to be original throughout. The wood parts
appear to be all original, has a key lock on the side,
with key. The dial and hands are original and in
near perfect condition. The two weight time only,
8 day brass movement is signed and running. It has
retaining power, dead beat escapement, and was
recently serviced. The pair of old iron weights hang
on the sides of the case descending from pulleys at
the top. The brass bob, wood stick, signed beat scale, and pulleys,
all look to be original to this clock. Ly-Waterbury #564. The last No.
53 we sold went for over $4000. $1500-$2000.
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42.
This is an identical copy of Joseph Ives “Hour
Glass” model clock. Ives made his clocks around
1840 and today they would sell for $15,000 or more
depending on condition. This case and glass is near
identical to The Ives clocks. The mahogany veneered case is 24 inches tall, has two glasses held
in the frame with putty, bottom one is professionally painted and resembling glasses of that period.
There are two door hooks. Inside is a signed Ingraham 8 day spring movement that is running very
strong and striking a gong. It has an ordinary brass pendulum and a
winding key. The zinc dial is old, pair of old winding holes filled, new
ones drilled, and the dial repainted. The hands are contemporary. It
is a very good looking clock. $750-$1000.
$1400
Waterbury Clock Co. “Regulator No. 54”, ca 1915.
Here is another beautifully restored large wall
clock by Waterbury. We sold this identical clock a
few years ago for $3200. The oak case is 57 inches
tall, cleaned and polished, and like #38 just came
off the wall of a long time collector who had a
great many very nice, large wall clocks. Like most
of us he bought them when clocks were pricy and
sold when they were devalued. Thanks Barney
Frank and friends. All wood parts including finials,
are original and in excellent condition with no
repairs. It has an 8 day, two weight, time only,
deadbeat movement, with retaining power. It was
recently serviced and is running strong. It has an
original signed dial and correct hands, a brass bob
with wood stick, two correct wafer type weights, signed beat scale,
and a key locking door, with key. Ly-Waterbury #570. Before Barney
this model was selling between $3500 and $4000. $1500-$2000.
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43.
$2100
Ansonia Clock Co. extremely rare model,
“Georgia”, ca 1892. We have only seen
and sold three of this model. I have
searched other auction catalogs from
around the country and cannot find where
one has ever been sold. The top of the
clock and the base are made with black
enameled iron. The center section, including the ends, has cast metal statues, columns, and other ornaments.
The statues and some of the ornaments are finished in silver and
everything else is finished in a bronze color. The case is 16 inches
wide and 13 inches tall. The dial is as nice and different from any I
have seen. Enlarge the dial picture and you will see what I mean. As
usual it has a beveled glass, great pair of hands, an open escapement, and porcelain cartouche numerals. The only thing missing is
the small metal cover over the movement opening on the back. You
can order those from Timesavers. Inside are a standing gong and
the 8 day signed movement. Ly-Ansonia #1482 says this clock is
“Rare”. I already told you that. We sold one a few years ago for near
$5000. $2500-$3500.
$1310
1879. The 32 inch walnut case has been cleaned
and restored back to near original condition,
except, it needs more polish to liven it up. They
took the cheap route when restoring in that they
bought new paper dials from the old LaRose
supply company rather than spend the money for
a repaint. The roller papers were also changed.
The previous owner also bought Fashion finials
from LaRose and stained them to match the
case. We bought the LaRose stock of Fashion
finials when they went out of business so if you
ever need Fashion finials Horton’s has a large
stock of them. The Fashion glass is very good; there are two original
labels inside, correct pendulum with wood stick, large brass bell,
four hands, and two original Seth Thomas movements. The 8 day
movement is signed, clean, and running. This could be a very nice
clock if you would have the Dial House paint the dials, and put some
polish on the wood. Ly-Seth Thomas, page 119; Ly-Calendar, page
286. $1500-$2000.
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$110
44.
$2600
Chinese Bracket Clock, ca 1850. This wood case stands 23.5 inches
tall and is extensively covered with mother-of-pearl all over the
front. The pearl pieces are randomly designed in the shape of flowers and are attached to a pearl vine. There are no
mother-of-pearl pieces missing. There is a full
front door with key lock and key. Behind the door
is a large brass dial surround generously etched
all over. It has a 7.15 inch bowed porcelain dial
and three intricately designed hands including a
sweep second hand. Underneath the clock are
four brass bun feet. On the sides of the case are
glass windows. The top is ebony and is sunken.
$621
Seth Thomas Clock Co. City Series clock, “Greek”, ca 1879. Walnut
case is 24 inches high, clean and in good original condition, with no
repairs or new wood. It has a side key lock, knob on the door, and
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much nicer if polished. This model is very desirable and valuable
when in nice condition. With very little effort you can bring it back to
its original condition. Ly-Calendar, page 288. $2000-$2500.
On the very top is a carved section. The heavy 8 day brass movement plates are 8.5 inches high and 8 inches wide, with etched designs, a pendulum lock down, and two nickel bells on top, one under the other. The 8 day movement is double chain fusee, running
and striking the bells in a bim-bam sequence on the quarter hours,
and striking one bell on the hours. The movement is signed in two
places with large etched letters. The special winding key also has
engraved designs. This is a very rare early clock. $3000-$3500.
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Austrian miniature spring Vienna, ca 1848. The double wind brass movement runs about 2-3 days which
is typical for early Vienna’s, particularly early miniature Vienna’s. It strikes a coil gong mounted on the
back of the movement. The movement slides into a
mounting bracket. It has a brass pendulum bob and
wood stick, silk thread suspension, and it is running.
The one piece porcelain dial has tiny chips around
one winding arbor. It also has a pair of early Vienna
hands. The beautiful rosewood case is only 25 inches tall, has there glasses, turned columns on the
door, and two small finials on the base. It is a simple
but very good looking clock. $500-$750.
$2710
Chinese Bracket Clock, ca 1850. The wood case is
23 inches tall with cast brass decorations on the
top and a strip of brass molding around the top
edge and all around the door. The dial surround
is heavily etched with different designs but the
best features are the sea serpents, flowers, and
vines. The porcelain dial is 6 inches and it has
three well designed and unusual hands including
a sweep second hand. Underneath the clock are
four large brass feet. The sides have glass windows backed with brass mesh. The heavy movement plates are 9 inches high and 7.5 inches wide, and it has a nest
of two bells on top. The names etched on the 8 day movement are,
“Canton / se chaong / nake”. The double chain fusee movement is
not pendulum driven but lever driven. This is a very rare movement
and seldom seen in Chinese clocks. The back door is glass with key
lock and key. $3000-$3500.
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$821
Vienna Regulator, ca late 1800’s. A mid-size Vienna,
measuring only 31 inches tall not including the finials. It is a little larger than a miniature but much
smaller than a full size Vienna. The glasses are very
unusual in that they were cut to fit the odd shapes
of the trim around them. Another oddity is the side
rails on the door. I have never seen such odd glasses
or side pieces on another Vienna. Nothing on the
clock is signed. The one day, one weight time only
movement is typical of those in other Vienna’s. It
mounts on posts attached to the back plate. The
brass pendulum has some designs. The hook and
other parts of the stick appear to be original but the
stick itself is not real slick like you would expect one
that old to be. The backboard has been replaced
and the case has been cleaned and polished. The
weight, winding crank, all three glasses, tail section,
dial and hands, all appear to be original. $850-$950.
$710
Trumpeter shelf cuckoo carved from top to bottom and stands a whopping 30 inches high. The
pieces on the base are solid wood. It has birds
carved into the headpiece. There are three winding arbors for the three gear trains, for the running gear, the cuckoo bird, and the trumpeter.
The dial is 7 inches in diameter. It has an 8 day
brass movement that is running and the bird
comes out on each of the quarter hours and the
trumpeter comes out on the hours to announce the number of the
hour. If you like cuckoo and trumpeter clocks, you will not find one
this inexpensive. If it were a 100 year old clock it could well sell for
several thousand dollars. $800-$1200.
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$410
10.
$1010
F. Kroeber, New York, “Regulator No. 49”, ca 1895.
The walnut case is 52 inches tall and has been cleaned
and polished. It has a new paper dial and some repairs
on the base. The case has an 8 day spring movement
that is time only and running. It has brass dial rings and
a brass pendulum bob with a wood stick, all are original. Both doors have proper latches and hinges. Both
glasses may be replacements as they are not held with
putty or wood strips. The clock is very unusual and
looks to be original. Ly-Kroeber, page 120. $1100-$1250.
$1710
Southern Calendar Clock Co. Saint Louis, Missouri, “Fashion No. 6”, ca 1880. The Culver
Brothers bought Seth Thomas Clock Co. movements and even had Seth Thomas make most
of the Fashion cases. They were transported
from Connecticut to Saint Louis where they
were assembled, put on horse drawn wagons,
and sold throughout the south, mainly to farmers who paid annual payments. The large brass
movements are 8 day and strike on a large Cathedral gong. The nickel pendulum hangs behind the movement and extends to the bottom
of the case. The nickel bob has good damascene and the wood stick
is original, but as is typical with these type wood sticks it has been
repaired. The nickel dial rings, painted black dials, and nickel hands,
all are original. The small wood ring above the top dial looks to be a
replacement and the wood strip across the bottom dial board was
used for support I suppose. Inside is a label, and the painted
“Fashion” on the glass are original. The door needs some minor
attention, glue or small nail on top right side. The case would look
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$221
Seth Thomas Clock Co. hanging, “Lever”, ca 1879. The walnut case is
16 inches in diameter and the dial is 12 inches. The brass bezel is original, I doubt the glass is. The original painted dial is signed in two
places, has original hands, a seconds dial, and a
slow/fast adjusting dial. The movement is complete but to run properly will need cleaning and
oil. There is a super label on the back. Usually the
labels on this type clock are destroyed by now.
Gallery clocks with large dials are very rare. LySeth Thomas #1186. $250-$350.
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movement winds and sets on the back. There is an alarm bell underneath the case and an hour striking bell inside. There are numerous
winding posts for the various functions and two carriage keys. $450$600.
$6100
French fire gilded bronze Empire style clock,
ca 1810. The female figure is the personification of astronomy. She is working with typical astronomy instruments. The dial has a star
in the center and the zodiac calendar around
the outside of the chapter ring. There are
many clocks similar to this one, pictured in
the book, “French Bronze Clocks”, by Elke
Niehuser. This clock has an 8 day movement
with silk thread suspension and is running
and striking a bell. The movement is signed,
“Medaile Dargent / Paris”. Signed behind the wheel winding the silk
thread are other words, but I cannot read them without removing
the wheel from the movement. The clock is 26.5 inches high and 20
inches wide. The clock was appraised for three times our minimum,
but probably for a New York or overseas market, not Kentucky.
$7500-$9,000.
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Wm. L. Gilbert Clock Co. calendar clock,
“Oriental”, ca 1901. The oak case is 27 inches high,
complete, original, and very very clean. We have
very seldom had this model but this one does not
look like it was ever exposed to smoke for it has
not been dark and crusty like most clocks this old.
And, this clock has three excellent labels. That also
indicates the clock has stayed put thru most of its
existence. The 8 day movement is running and
striking the Cathedral gong on hours and half
hours, and the calendar is changing. It has the
correct pendulum, gong, hands, and original paper dial. Of special
significance is the wonderful large glass featuring birds and a green
background. Many of their clocks of this style. Sharon, Lenox, and
Oriental, featured birds on the glasses. Ly-Calendar, page 98. The
last one we sold, almost as nice as this clock, sold for over $3500.
$1000-$1500.
$171
French bronze figure clock, ca 1850. The
round 8 day movement is signed,
“Medaille D’Argent / Vincenti & Cie /
Miroy Fres Btes / S.G.D.S. / C.M. / Paris”.
The reference books indicate they were
making clocks around 1850-1855. The
clock is all original with the exception of
a new, but proper, pendulum. The
bronze case is 17 inches wide and 14 inches high. The castings include several birds and flowers, and the Cupid is holding a bird. The case has aged nicely but a cleaning would
make it like original. It has a one piece porcelain dial, original French
hands, and a bowed glass in the sash. On the back is a flat glass in a
hinged sash. The movement is typical of French movements, round
and striking a nickel bell. It is running and striking on half hours and
hours. $600-$800.
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$110
Seth Thomas Clock Co. metal mantel clock,
“Creation”, ca 1907. The movement, dial, etc. look
like the Seth Thomas & Sons product, yet they
closed shop in the 1870’s. This clock was made by
Seth Thomas 30 years later. Probably my favorite
ST metal/statue clock. I have had one for over 30
years. This is only the second I have ever seen. It
has been refinished top to bottom, stands 28 inches tall, and is missing an ornament each of the figures were holding in their outstretched hands. The
catalog shows the female holding a star and the
man holding a light. Both figures are holding a star
on the one I have had 30 years. The 8 day round
movement is signed, running 15 days, striking a cathedral bell on
half hours. It has a flat glass in the sash and a 3.5 inch porcelain dial.
Ly-Seth Thomas #1953. $600-$900.
$121
Ansonia Clock Co. “Cymric and Rose”, ca 1904.
Cymric is the name of the base and Rose the
statue. The metal clock has a Japanese Bronze
finish that is slightly dirty. Many of their statues
were interchangeable with this base, all
pegged on the bottom to fit the base. The statue alone is 18 inches tall and on the base stands
24.5 inches tall. The only damage I see is a small
rose petal, broken and glued in place. The nice
sash is holding a beveled glass and it opens to
the one piece signed porcelain dial and original
hands. The metal cover on the back is missing.
They can be ordered from Timesavers. The
correct pendulum is in the case. The 8 day
signed movement is running and striking half hours and hours on a
gong. Ly-Ansonia #1503. $550-$750.
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$900
60.
$180
Seth Thomas Clock Co. City Series model,
“Ogden”, ca 1886. This walnut case is 21.5 inches
high, complete, original, and clean and polished.
The only change I see is a replaced paper dial and
perhaps the ST hands were added to replace the
spade hands. It has a great nickel pendulum bob
with etched designs, nickel gong, and nickel dial
rings, all highly polished. The 8 day time and striking movement is running and striking the Cathedral bell on the hours and it has an alarm movement that rings on a nickel bell behind the gong
base. The glass is original and near perfect. Apparently the top piece
between the two balls came unglued and was glued back in place.
There is a tiny space where it was glued. I would reglue if I were
going to keep the clock and I would have the dial painted. Ly-Seth
Thomas #575. $200-$300.
$421
French carriage clock that has three subsidiary dials
including day of month, day of week, and alarm. There
are six hands total including the seconds hand. It has a
repeat button on top, a carrying handle, and a beveled
glass on top. The brass case is 7.5 inches high and engraved on all sides and the top with leaves, vines, etc.
There are four other perfect beveled glasses. The 8 day
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$100
“Seth Thomas Clock Co. Thomaston, Conn.”, Office Calendar No. 4,
ca 1863-1874. It is not a perfect clock, but is awfully nice. The 28 inch
rosewood veneered case is exceptionally nice and all original. It
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Think about that. The clock is over 100 years old, made of clay, painted, kiln fired, and accessories installed, and has been hauled and
handled hundreds of times, and it is still like new. The two piece
porcelain dial is signed in two places, it has correct hands, open
escapement, beveled glass, French sash, and a brass back cover.
The movement runs 8 days, strikes half hours on a Cathedral gong,
and has the correct brass pendulum. Ly-Ansonia #2642. $500-$750.
retains all the original applied buttons. At first I
thought one of the dials may not be original to this
clock, but I believe that after you examine the dials
closely you will agree that both are original to this
case even though the colors are a different shade.
The bottom dial is signed, “Calendar, / Manufactured By / ????? / Patented”. I cannot make out the
name but it is not Seth Thomas nor is it Mix or
Andrews, both of whom made calendar movements for ST. It has a door latch, old brass bob,
and complete black label on the door. I cannot
swear that the glasses are original, so I will go with replaced. The
calendar hand is not like those pictured in the ST books so it must
be a replacement. Ly-Seth Thomas, page 93. $600-$900.
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61.
Ansonia Clock Co. “La Manche”, Royal Bonn
case, ca 1904. The large case is 14 inches
high and 14 inches wide and has excellent
proportions and details. Typical of a great
many Ansonia Royal Bonn cases it has several shell configurations. The case is perfect
and the primary pink color is wonderful. It
also has painted flowers on the front and
sides and gold accent all over. The two piece porcelain dial is signed
two places, original hands, open escapement, beveled glass and
French sash. It has the correct brass back cover, Ansonia pendulum,
Cathedral gong, and 8 day time and striking signed movement. It is
running and striking half hours on the gong. The wood base underneath has been replaced. This case does not have the German Royal
Bonn insignia on the back. This is a keeper and very nearly did not
get in this sale. Ly-Ansonia, page 615. $500-$750.
$710
“Howard & Davis, Boston”, No. 4 Banjo, ca 1850. 8
day weight driven time only wall clock in a rosewood grain painted cherry case. It is 32 inches
long, complete, and has a dark color which is typical of the Howard & Davis clocks. It was “restored”
at some point in the past. Both glasses are original
but no doubt had a lot of paint loss for the black
has been redone over the original gold. You can
see a little of the gold flaked before the restoration. The dial was repainted, but poorly for the
paint is blistered, mostly there as of now but
should be repainted properly. The baffle board
may be a replacement, the old weight is a banjo
weight, unnumbered, and it also was painted black. The 8 day
movement is original to the case and held to the case with a single
screw thru the backboard, which is proper. The bob is proper. The
hands are the style seen in this model. $750-$1250.
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66.
$100
Ansonia Clock Co. Royal Bonn cased, “La
Manche”, ca 1904. Identical to #65 except
for the colors. This case is primarily covered
with lavender shades and the usual flowers
on the front and sides. The case is near perfect like the two previous clocks. Two piece
porcelain dial is signed two places, has correct hands, open escapement, beveled glass
and French sash. On the back is the German
Royal Bonn logo. The brass back is correct as are the pendulum,
Cathedral gong, and the 8 day movement. It is running and striking
half hours on the Gong. We don’t get Ansonia Royal Bonn clocks any
nice than the three just listed. You would not be disappointed with
any of the three. Just select the color of your choice. Ly-Ansonia,
page 615. $500-$750.
$410
“Seth Thomas Clock Company, Thomaston, Conn.
U.S.A.”, ca 1879. The polished walnut case is 27
inches high, complete, and original. We rarely see
this model in nice original condition. This one has
an excellent black label on the back of the door.
Both painted metal dials have the original paint
and has held tight. That is unusual for ST painted
dials this old. The lettering on both dials is legible
but faded some. Other parts including the hands,
pendulum, door latch, and both movements, are
original. I cannot vouch for the glasses. I cannot
see any tracks where glasses were replaced, but
neither can I see bubbles or waves in the glasses. The running
movement is 8 day, signed, and striking a brass bell on the hours.
The calendar movement is original, as are the roller papers. The
papers are very dark which is typical of all calendar movements with
original rolling papers. Ly-Seth Thomas, page 105. $500-$750.
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$100
67.
$1110
Seth Thomas Clock Co. hanging, “Lunar”, ca 1892.
This is only the seventh Lunar we have sold in 40
plus years. Back in the “day” we sold them for over
$3000. The book value then according to a panel of
experts was $4000. That was before it was declared
that every American should own their own home
even if they could not make the payments. The case
is oak, 36 inches tall, not including the weights and
chains. It is all original, clean and polished, except
for the brass weights. The movement is lyre shaped
with an extension on the top that holds the hammer that strikes the large cup bell on the hours. The
extension also supports the moon phase dial that
orbits behind the time dial. The weights are grooved and have some
small dents on the end caps. It has a decorative cast pendulum bob,
wood stick, original brass chains with wooden acorns on the end,
door lock, winding key, and a painted dial. The dial and moon phase
dial were repainted by The Dial House. We rarely see this model for
sale because very few were made. Ly-Seth Thomas, pages 319-320.
$1200-$1500.
$100
Ansonia Clock Co. Royal Bonn case, “La Verdon”, ca 1901. This model is one of their larger clocks. It is 15.25 inches high and 13.5 inches wide. It is also a very
stylish model with the shell top, twist columns on the sides and the wonderfully
painted case. As you know the majority of
their models have painted flowers on the
front, sides, and top, with a smattering of
gold highlighting. This clock is clean and
shining, has no chips, breaks, or repairs.
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advertising, ca 1920’s. Very few remain with the
original advertising, “Drink Coca Cola” on the dial.
These Coke clock dial and glasses are often duplicated and are abundant with modern dials and
glasses. Reverse painted on the lower glass is, “In
Bottles 5c. We have never seen an original dial
that was not severely faded, ours is no exception,
but you can read, “Drink Coca Cola”. The reverse
painting on both glass is old and has minor paint
flaking. My feeling is that they are original but I
will not guarantee it, so bid as if both glasses
might be replacements. The Observatory mahogany case is 35 inches tall, original, and very nice. The pendulum, stick,
hands, and the 8 day time only movement, are all original. Recent
sales, when dials are original, are in the $750 range. $500-$750.
$1600
Southern Calendar Clock Co. Saint Louis, Missouri, “Fashion No. 3”,
ca 1879. This model was one of 10 made by this
company. Seth Thomas had a retail store in Saint
Louis and they were approached by the Culver
Brothers to make a calendar clock for them. The
Fashion clocks were made by ST in their east coast
factory. The Culver brothers had already established a method of marketing in the south selling
cook stoves to farmers. That business was struggling so they decided to try clocks. The No. 3 was a
short pendulum model and used a Texas Star pendulum bob as standard issue. The solid walnut case
is 32 inches high, clean and original, including the
finials, which you rarely find on the Fashions. The
dials were professionally repainted, and that is not unusual for the
Fashions. The hands are correct as are the pendulum bob, Fashion
glass, key lock, labels, large bell, dial rings, and both movements.
The clock is running briskly. Ly-Seth Thomas, page 119; Ly-Calendar
Clocks, page 284-286. $1800-$2500.
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Waterbury Clock Co., Waterbury, Conn. mantel
weight clock, “Elberon”, ca 1887. The large
walnut case is 33 inches tall, still with the original finish and the many original wood pieces
making up the very attractive clock. The only
thing out of the ordinary that I see is a board
attached underneath. It appears the original
bottom board was deteriorating and they
added the new board for support. You can see
the positioning of the new board in the side
picture of the partial label on the case back.
The weights, pendulum, gong, alarm movement, alarm set ring, are
all original. I cannot say for sure if the painted dial and hands are
original. The dial is very nice so may have been repainted. The 8 day
movement is running with the two large brass weights in place. This
is a very attractive and very nice mantel clock. Ly-Waterbury #1478.
$500-$750.
$410
Ansonia Clock Co. Royal Bonn cased clock,
“La Roche”, ca 1901. This colorful case is 13.5
inches high and 12.5 inches wide, has no
chips, breaks, cracks and is decorated in
Ruby red with abundance of flowers on the
front and sides. It has a smattering of gold
highlights but far less than we see on most
of their Royal Bonn clocks. The factory
stamp is on the back and the movement and
dial are signed by Ansonia. Not to nip pic but
the case, metal parts, porcelain dial, etc. has not been cleaned and
would benefit from soap and water at least. It has a good two piece
porcelain dial, correct hands, and open escapement. It also has a
nice beveled glass in the sash, a proper pendulum bob and key, and
a metal cover over the movement opening in back. The 8 day movement is running and striking half hours on a gong. Ly-Ansonia, page
622. $600-$750.
70.
73.
$900
Waterbury Clock Co. weight banjo, “Willard No. 3”, ca
1906. Mahogany case is 42 inches high and has extra
wood trim not found on most other Waterbury models. There are balls around the base, grooved tail, tail
finial, and wood finial on top. They used a wood finial
or a brass finial on this model. Cast gilt trimmings
include the side rails and bezel. The original bottom
glass is near perfect with no paint loss. The throat
glass is beginning to chip around the edges and there
is tape there now to hold the remaining paint. You
cannot tell from the front. The 8 inch porcelain dial is
just another feature that makes this clock so nice. It is
perfect and signed. A large bowed glass is over the
dial. You may question the hands for they are not like
those pictured in the Waterbury books. It has an 8
day time only movement, weight driven, and in very
good condition. The brass pendulum bob, wood stick,
and weight, are original. There is a small label of instructions on the weight chute metal cover, and a partial label on
the case back. I sold this clock for $1500 not long ago. Like many
collectors, he is downsizing. Ly-Waterbury #123. $1000-$1250.
$1010
New York Standard Watch Co., Jersey City, N.J. wall regulator, time
only, battery driven, in a wonderful mahogany
case, ca 1896. The case is immaculate, clean
and polished, all original with pegged top and
base pieces. The movement has been recently
serviced and the case cleaned and polished.
The painted dial is 13.5 inches, has some chipping around the edges especially and they
have been over painted, now with a much
better appearance. Note the three hands including the large sweep second hand, are all
original. The door glass is old and we believe
original to the case. The pendulum is nickel,
and below the pendulum a wood beat scale is
attached to the base of the case. The mahogany case is 33 inches
high and retains both the original pegged top and bottom. We have
been unable to find another example of this exact style. Similar
clocks by this maker usually sell in the $1000-$2000 range. $1250$1500.
71.
$100
74.
$710
Ansonia Clock Co. weight driven wall clock, “Prompt”, ca 1901. Dark
oak case is 50 inches tall, original and complete. There are a great
many applied ornaments including finials of sorts, balls, several
carved ornaments top and bottom, and three good glasses. The
case apparently has never been cleaned as it retains the darkened
$400
Wm. L. Gilbert Clock Co. wall model “Observatory” with Coca Cola
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key but the pendulum bob is a replacement. With a little case work
and some polish the clock would be good again. This clock is not
pictured in Ly-Calendar Clocks, but is shown in Millers Calendar
book. It was a special order model with a little different top and side
columns. We see more of this clock than those pictured in LyCalendar. They regularly sell at east coast auctions for up to $2500.
$900-$1200.
oak finish and now with at least two years of accumulated dust and grime. It has been in a workshop/
repair shop for two years and no one bothered to
clean it, including me. I should have cleaned the
front glass for as you can see it is dirty and
streaked. The original brass pendulum bass, brass
weights, and brass dial rings are all in need of polishing. The dial is signed and we believe original. On
the base is the big Waterbury beat scale and on the
case back is a complete label. The movement was
serviced a few days before the clock came to me so
if you don’t mind the dirty case you can hang the
clock and enjoy. I think you will want to clean and
polish it. Ly-Ansonia #599. $1000-$1500.
71.
78.
Ithaca Calendar Clock Co. Ithaca, NY,
“Chronometer”, calendar clock ca 1885. Shelf
model with a perpetual calendar invented by
Henry B. Horton, one of the founders of the
Ithaca Calendar Clock Co. He sold his interest in
1883, and died the year this clock was made. The
33.5 inch walnut case is complete and original
except for one tiny piece of trim on the top left
side. The 8 day movement is running strong and
striking hours on a coil gong. The unusual pendulum bob and wood stick are original. The paper dials are old, but how old you cannot tell for
they are easy to obtain and replace. The hands
on the time dial are suspect. The gold leaf
“Chronometer” on the old glass is very good. A complete paper
label is on the backboard. Ly-Calendar #364. $1000-$1500.
$3000
Seth Thomas, Thomaston, Conn. “Office Calendar
No. 13”, ca 1892. Old oak case is 49 inches high,
retaining the original finish, now dark and not
cleaned or polished in a long time. The pictures will
reveal the clocks shortcomings, none are earth
shattering. The original painted dials are faded, but
they are original. The little wood knob on top is
missing and there is a bit of damage on the top
right back corner, see side picture. Otherwise all
original, just dirty and brass probably never polished, 8 day movement is dirty but it is running. It
has the correct weight coming down the right side,
the “Do Not Oil” label is intact behind the calendar
movement, and pendulum bob and stick are original, same with the beat scale, two door locks, and large glass. The
clock and movement are shown in Ly-Calendar, pages 256-257. We
have seen sales for this model fetching up to $8000. With the few
minor shortcomings we estimate $4000-$6000.
76.
79.
$100
Union Clock Co. Bristol, Conn. OG cased calendar
clock with a thirty hour spring driven movement.
Possibly used Gilbert cases and movements.
Complete black label inside but the only maker’s
identification it has is, “Union Clock Co.”. The 26
inch high rosewood case is very nice and has a
few tiny veneer chips on the very bottom. Glasses, dial, hands, and the fancy brass pendulum,
are all original. It is running and striking hours on
a coil gong. I could not get a discernible picture
of the black label. $150-$300.
$300
Howard No. 5 Banjo type clock. It is factory made
but not signed by the maker, perhaps a Howard
reproduction in the 1970’s, cannot say for sure.
Note the weight is identical to the original No. 5’s.
The pendulum and rod, pulley, and the 8 day brass
movement are the type Howard would have used.
The movement is signed, “Elgin Craft” and the case
is stamped number “14”. The 29 inch high case
looks to me like walnut, stained very dark, and of
course in excellent condition. It has the two door
latches like Howard used, and the glasses are painted in the same design as Howard’s, but are a dull
maroon color, not red as seen on the original Howard glasses. The 8 day movement is running. The dial and hands are
excellent and correct, but not signed. $500-$750.
77.
$1000
80.
$1000
L.F. & W. W. Carter eight day weight timepiece
calendar clock, ca 1862. The rosewood veneered
case is 31 inches high with a good dark original
finish. There is no discernable case damage or
veneer chips. Both bezels are hand grained but
never did have veneer. On the back of the lower
door is the complete B.B.Lewis label. Inside is a
partial label. The 8 day weight driven movement
has solid plates, retaining power, steel-pivoted
rolling pinion. The weight cords are good and the
pair of weights are period. Both metal painted
dials and all the hands are correct. The calendar
dial has a few paint chips, time dial is good. They
contracted annually6 with former partner Elias Burwell for the calendar mechanisms patented by B. B. Lewis. Some collectors call this
model “Burwell & Carter”. In fact the Millers in their book, Calendar
Clocks, say that our clock was made by Burwell & Carter when they
were partners. Ly-Calendar, pages 40-41. $1250-$1750.
$800
Ithaca Calendar Clock Co. Ithaca, NY, “Index” calendar model, ca 1875. In nice condition this model
will usually bring $1500 to $2000, however this
clock is missing the two top side moldings. The
base pieces, although still in place, need to be
glued or nailed to make it stronger. The walnut
case is 32 inches high, has a good original gilt
“Index” glass, old paper dials, and hands. The 8
day running movement and the calendar movement are both in good condition and it strikes on a
nickel bell. It comes with a signed original winding
81.
$400
Seth Thomas, Thomaston, Conn. “Parlor Calendar No. 3”, ca 1865.
The 27 inch high walnut case has been beautifully cleaned and polished and all the various parts are original. There is a side door lock,
complete label on the door, old pendulum bob, and two original
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operating properly. The old zinc dial has had
some chips overpainted and is very presentable.
The rosewood case is 32 inches high; veneer is
very good with very few chips. All three glasses
are original and very nice. If I had the space this
one would be a keeper. I would stain over the
few scratches and chips and you would not be
able to tell it. I may have had one or two other
ST Empire style clocks with an alarm but don’t
remember them. It must surely be a rare clock.
Ly-Seth Thomas, pages 512-516. $500-$1000.
painted dials. There has been some touch up to
paint chips, dials are signed, and the hands are correct. The 8 day movement is a strong runner and
strikes hours on a large brass bell. I am tempted to
keep this one, but have no place to put it. Ly-Seth
Thomas, page 105. $500-$750.
82.
$400
Seth Thomas, Thomaston,
Conn. “Parlor Calendar No. 4”,
ca 1871. (The label is dated September 1st, 1878).
A sticker above the label says, “Pop’s old clock.
Has his year of birth on it”. Clock is in “as
found” condition, finish has darkened, probably
never cleaned, has some corner veneer chips,
worst is on the top right and it is not all that
bad. The walnut case is 25 inches high. The
glasses and brass bezels are original, as is the
lock on the case side. Both dials and hands are
original. They are yellowed slightly and the paint is very good for ST
clocks of this age. It has the complete door label, old pendulum and
key, brass bell, and 8 day signed movement that is running and striking hours on the bell. Ly-Seth Thomas #257. $500-$750.
83.
86.
French portico or 4 pillar skeleton clock, under a glass dome, ca
1830-1850. The porcelain dial is signed, “Leroy A Paris”. This model
skeleton was made in significant numbers by several French clockmakers during the period. It is made similar to a turret clock in that
the two trains are laid out horizontally. They were made with a nine
rod mock gridiron pendulum and most generally had a silver bell
above the movement, like this one does. It has an articulated linkage to the hammer which strikes the silvered bell above the movement, from the rear. The exposed two train movement is supported
on four brass pillars and heavy plates with other heavy brass columns beneath. The three weeks duration movement has been running and
striking perfectly as I ran a test here in
the office. It finally stopped after 24
days, 3 days past what was advertised. It
takes an unusual winding key and it will
be with the clock. The clock itself is 20
inches high, sitting in the wood base
with the dome in place it is 22 inches
high and 22 inches wide. We do not
know if the large wood base and glass
dome are original to the clock. We do
know it is a very large piece of glass. The dome and clock was consigned to us by a Catholic Church in Nevada, packed in a motor
home luggage compartment for the trip east. The clock is in very
good original condition. It is probably the finest skeleton clock we
have ever offered in our 40 years of auctioning fine clocks. In our
research we found auctions in Europe and the United States where
identical clocks had sold in the $6000 to $7500 range. For a good
reference see, “Continental & American Skeleton Clocks”, page 94.
$6000-$7000.
$100
Ithaca Calendar Clock Co. Ithaca, NY, “No. 8
Shelf Library”, the older model, ca 1870. The walnut case is 25 inches high, has the original back
board with majority of two large paper labels,
and all the original clips that hold the back to the
case. The top ornaments are original (that is unusual), and have factory numbering on them. The
movements are clean, running, have the original
pendulum bob, and a signed Ithaca winding key.
This clock has an alarm movement in the very
bottom of the case, and in fact, winds in the bottom below the calendar dial. It rings on an iron
bell while the running movement strikes on a coil
gong. Ly-Calendar Clocks, page 140. $500-$750.
84.
$400
Ithaca Calendar Clock Co. Ithaca, NY, No. 14
Granger”, ca 1884. Walnut case is 26 inches
high, clean and complete. It has a new backboard otherwise it is all original. The fancy printed dial is probably original and is darkened and
a little shabby around the winding arbors. The
hands, pendulum, and signed winding key are
all correct. The three movements are operating
properly and striking on their respective gongs.
The 8 day running movement is clean, runs
strong, and was recently serviced. Note the
alarm movement is in the bottom of the case
and is wound below the calendar dial. LyCalendar #352-A. $500-$750.
81.
$1000
87.
$3000
French Great Wheel Skeleton Clock, ca
1820. Most all great wheel skeleton clocks
were made between 1800 and 1830 and
they all had many features in common.
Most used an inverted Y frame, this one
more of a cathedral frame. The great
wheel is the principal feature of the clock
and it usually runs a month with a fusee
movement. This spring barrel is beneath
the base with the wire fusee spool directly behind the great wheel. The appeal of
the great wheel clock is its simplicity. The clock has been running
steadily for a month and the wire on the fusee spool has only unwrapped an inch or so; it must be a year clock. Most of these types
of clocks were not signed. It takes a large winding key and it will be
with the clock. The great wheel is 8.5 inches in diameter and the
pendulum has silk suspension. With the dome on the base the clock
is 18 inches high. The base is wood with probably replaced felt on
$100
“Seth Thomas, Plymouth Hollow, Conn.”, Empire mantel clock, ca
1863. ST made this model with many different finishes on the columns, this one has rosewood columns and they named the clock,
“Column O.G.” This clock is very rare for it has an alarm within the
running lyre movement. Powered by three weights, two large, and
one small. Check out the side picture for the complete label, alarm
bell attached beside the strike gong. The movement is signed and is
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steel and the bob is brass. The beautiful mahogany case is 101 inches
high (8 ft. 5 in.) and 24-25 inches wide at the top and base. It has
fluted columns with brass capitals and bases on the bonnet, waist,
and base. There is a large brass escutcheon around the door lock
and it comes with a door key. The brass dial shows some age with
normal wear and it appears no one has attempted to clean or polish
it, probably since it was new. The dial has three original hands, a
second's dial, a calendar dial, and a moving moon. The clock like any
125 years old is not perfect but any inadequacies are not noticeable.
When I had the bonnet off I noticed there was a small piece of wood
missing on the back of one broken arch. Presently the clock is in my
home in Hilton Head, SC. We can bring it back to Lexington or any
point between, or you can pick it up either place, or we can arrange
for a professional antique hauler to deliver it to you. $7,500-$10,000.
the wood base. This skeleton, like No. 86 above, came to us from a
Catholic Church in Nevada. They were bequeathed to the church
years ago and have been in storage there for several years. Recently
the Church decided to sell the clocks and contacted us to auction
them. This type clock is pictured and described in the book,
“Continental & American Skeleton Clocks”. $4000-$6000.
88.
$1400
Waterbury Clock Co. “Regulator No. 7”, a clock
made in the 1900’s and copied from an original
pictured in Ly-Waterbury #534. Originals made
over 100 years ago have been selling in the US for
$10,000 to $15,000. We have seen these reproductions go for $5000 and more at northeast auctions. In fact, we know some people have aged
them considerable and sold them at auction as
being over 100 years old. We have sold a half dozen or so in the last 10 years and most of the new
owners stained them a shade darker. The one
pictured has been stained a darker shade. No. 89
below has the original finish which is lighter. That
is why the minimum is less. One customer told us
when he finished staining the case it looked 100
years old. The clock is 85 inches high and 26 inches wide at the top. The door has two hook latches. It has an 8 day pinwheel movement that is
running and keeping accurate time. The movement is in a metal box with side doors, and it rests on a metal bracket, like the old pinwheel movements. The movement is
quality and buyers tell us it is identical to the 100 year
old movements. The porcelain dial is 12 inches, it has a
great lyre pendulum, brass weight, and all are perfect.
$1500-$2000.
89.
91.
Gustav Becker three weight Grand Sonnerie striking wall clock, ca 1877. It is missing the top finial,
the weights may not be original to the movement,
and the dial has been professionally repaired, and
the movement is not signed. We identified the
clock by research in the book, "Gustav Becker
Clocks", by Tran Duy Ly, pages 103-110. The walnut
case is 47 inches tall, several pieces painted ebony, and the base designs are very nice. The brass
is polished, it has three good glasses, a brass beat
scale and a door latch on the side. The solid plate
brass movement is attached to a wood seat board
that slides into a wood bracket. A low low price
for a three weight Vienna. $500-$750.
92.
$4000
Precision Free Pendulum Astro Wall Regulator. The precision regulator is identical to the original Strasser & Rhode model with its free
pendulum double suspension. Several dozen of
these clocks were sold in Europe for $17,500 each.
This is the identical clock that was sold in Europe.
A few have been sold in the USA for around
$7,000. A collector bought three of them a few
years ago but could not keep them and we were
able to buy this one. The beautiful walnut case is
58 inches tall and 16.5 inches wide. There is a compounded weight on the left side and the movement receives its maintaining power with a pivot
impulse on the top of the suspension spring within a ruby jewel. There is not any crutch in back of
the movement. The impulse of the pivot pin on
the jewel provides enough power to propel the
heavy nickel pendulum that weight about 30
pounds. It has a magnificent beveled glass in the
lower panel of the front door, and it has glass on both sides of the
case. The silvered dial is 9.5 inches in diameter and it has wonderful
blued steel hands for the lower hour hand, the upper second’s
hand, and the central minute hand. It has a matching matted finish
winding key that fits within the hour hand center post to wind the
clock. As you may notice I am using someone else’s pictures because it is a very complicated clock and I am not able to put it together for a picture. It came to me packed for shipment and I have
not unpacked it. $4000-$6500.
$1210
Waterbury Clock Co. “Regulator No. 7”. Identical to No.
88 except a lighter shade of oak. Ly-Waterbury #534.
$1300-$1500.
90.
$100
$6000
Walter H. Durfee, American Hall Clock, ca
1884. Durfee gave birth to the grandfather
clock in America and dominated the American hall clock industry for the next 17 years.
He never made cases or movements, but
imported them from England and assembled them in his shop in Providence, R .I. In
later years he bought cases from some
Boston firms. His clocks have always been
of the highest quality and consequently
have fetched high prices at auction. This
mahogany cased clock has an eight day, coil
gong hour striking movement that is all
original and running. It has been idle for
some time but we wound the large iron
weights and it performed splendidly. The
iron weights are painted a brass color. I
would recommend, as with any valuable
clock that has been idle or in storage, that
you have it serviced by a professional, assuming that you are not experienced with
clock movements. The pendulum rod is
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301.
in the cases. This one has a movement but no winding key or hand
set key. $75-$125.
$40
French dresser/novelty clock with gold wash finish
and porcelain dial. It stands 11 inches high, is complete and all original including hands, 8 day time
only movement and pendulum. The movement is
signed, “Brevet / Paris / SCDG / B.B.”, and some kind
of bug as the insignia. Excellent dial and the clock is
running. $50-$100.
302.
310.
Ridgeway floor clock, made in Germany, ca 1970’s. The 8
day movement is running and signed “Gravely Furn. Co. /
Made In Germany”. It strikes Westminster chimes, is running, and has a strike-silent lever. The plain case is light
walnut, and there are no frills or extras except the finial.
The two doors catch with a magnet and the back over the
movement is removable. That is a nice extra. The pendulum
and pendulum rod are brass. The dial is very attractive with
cast brass spandrels on the corners, a silver dial ring, and
silver globe above the dial. $150-$250.
$700
Tambour Art Glass mantel clocks
made by the McKee Glass Company
of Jeannette, Pa., ca 1930’s, in a
variety colors, including, Amber,
Amethyst, Blue, Canary, Green, and
others. They are 14 inches long and 6.25 inches wide. They have a 30
hour Lux movement, 4 inch dial with fancy hands and a glass front
with gold plated bezel. McKee Glass Company has been in business
since 1853 and their Tambour Art Glass clocks have been collected
by many people over the years. We recently purchased this seven
piece collection. We will sell the set to one buyer if the bid for the
set exceeds the total bids for the individual seven pieces. $700$1000.
303.
312.
$100
$100
313.
Tambour Art Glass mantel clock in Amethyst
glass case. The gold plated bezel is tarnished.
Not running. The collector who had the clocks
for many years never wound them, hence not
running, surely needs oiling. $100-$150.
301.
$100
$71
Tambour Art Glass in a pale green case. I had
a surprise with this one. It has a signed New
Haven porcelain dial with hands, and their
nice metal perforated back door, and a battery movement inside. Evidently the collector was only interested in
the different glass cases. $75-$100
307.
314.
$100
$100
Tambour Art Glass. Amethyst case is slightly
different shade than #304. It will run. It has a
tiny corner chip. $100-$150.
309.
$100
“Seth Thomas, Thomaston, Conn. U.S.A.”, ca 1883
-1921. ST made this identical style over many years
of their existence, but this one was possibly made
closer to 1921. I say that because it is in excellent
condition and shows very little wear anywhere.
The brass bezel and ring is not as bright as when
original but otherwise it is in great condition.
These ST short drop clocks make excellent wedding or Christmas gifts. The dial is original and still
very nice. The hands, pendulum bob, glasses, 23.5
inch oak case, and complete paper label, are all excellent. The 8 day
movement is running and the calendar is changing properly. Ly-Seth
Thomas #246. $150-$250.
Tambour Art Glass in a green case. This one will
run. $100-$150.
308.
$110
French marble clock by “Vincentti & Cie”, ca 1885. It is a beautiful
contrasting black and brown mottled marble. It has the usual tiny
chips on the edges, but being black they
don’t show, you have to feel them. I first
thought I had a near perfect clock. The
round 8 day French movement is signed,
running, and striking half hours on a nickel bell. The serial number on the pendulum is the same as on the movement.
Surprise, you rarely see that. The case is 16 inches wide and 8 inches
high. There is a beveled glass in the sash and the dial is wonderful,
the marble dial is matching the marble of the case. The brass numerals are raised. $200-$300.
Tambour Art Glass in a light green case. Same
as #304. $100-$150.
306.
$300
Ansonia Clock Co. wood case mantel clock,
“Monarch”, ca 1880. The clock was refinished
some years ago and it is superb with one tiny
exception. The urn on top is missing the two little
handles. They are thin and fragile and are most
generally are broken or lost. The black walnut
case is 24.5 inches tall, has lots of carved ornaments attached over the case. It has a beautiful
sash around the dial, one of Ansonia’s finest. The
dial is original, as are the hands, the Cathedral
gong, beat scale, and pendulum. There is a drawer in the base to store the key. The glass is perfect. The 8 day movement is running briskly and strikes a Cathedral gong on the half
hours and hours. Other than the one small problem this may be the
best example of the Monarch I have seen. Ly-Ansonia #1780. $400$600.
Tambour Art Glass mantel clock in Amber
glass case. Bowed glass in the sash, dial
signed, “Made In U.S.A.”. Time only movement winds in the back. Complete but not
running. $100-$150.
304.
$121
$71
Tambour Art Glass in a green case. Another
example of the collector only being interested
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311.
320.
$121
$271
French Carriage clock, 8 day time and alarm. It is 6
inches high with handle up. There are 5 beveled glasses, 4 are perfect but one side glass has a tiny corner
chip. The porcelain dial has designs around the hand
arbors. The hours are shown in Roman, the minutes in
Arabic. The dial has some spider webs and chips in
both upper corners. They have been repaired and difficult to see unless you hold the clock at a certain angle.
The dial is signed, “Spancenefac”, or something close to that. The
lever movement is running and it alarms on a nickel bell. A carriage
clock key is included. $150-$250.
Chelsea Clock Co. Boston, “Corvette”, ca
1947. Clock and matching barometer. The
Chelsea book, “The First Hundred Years”,
says that the barometer on this model did
not have the thermal scale due to their difficulty in finding a supplier of the curved thermometer tubes. This model has matching 2 ¾ inch dials, bronze
cases, yellow brass cradle, and spokes. Both pieces are on a brass
rod allowing them to be tilted to suit. It sits on a 9 inch wide wood
base and is about 5.5 inches high. Both silver dials are signed and
the clock is running. $300-$500.
316.
321.
$100
Wm. L. Gilbert Clock Co. Winsted, Conn. oak mantel
clock, “Geranium”, ca 1900. Oak case is 24 inches
high and near perfect. If I said perfect, you would
find something wrong. Complete paper label on
the back, original glass, pendulum, gong, dial rings,
hands, and 8 day brass movement. It is running and
striking half hours on a wire gong. Originally it had
an alarm, but now is missing. It still has the alarm
set ring in the dial. Ly-Gilbert #1185. $75-$125.
Round hanging barometer, complete and original. It is
a very unusual model with a large wall hanger on top.
The elaborate wood case is 10 inches in diameter. The
metal dial ring is 6 inches. It is not signed on the visible parts. I did not take it apart to check inside. It is
not working properly. $100-$150.
317.
$110
“E. Terry’s / Cheap Thirty Hour / Clocks, / Movements Made by / H. Welton, Terryville, Conn.”,
copied from the label of this miniature weight
driven ogee mantel clock, ca 1841. Welton took
over Terry’s clock business in 1841 and failed in
1842. The rosewood veneered case is 21 inches tall,
very dark, probably never cleaned. The veneer is
good with only a couple of corner nicks. The old
mirror has some loss of silver, and the top glass is
old. The old wood dial has extra holes and shows
some wear, the label is intact with minor loss where the weights
descended. It has a pair of small square iron weights, old pendulum,
door latch, and coil gong. The 30 hour movement is dirty but functioning. $150-$250.
318.
322.
$61
“Terry & Andrews / Bristol, Ct.”, one day steeple clock,
ca 1842. The brass lyre movement has the original
brass springs, and is signed as indicated. We have sold
hundreds of Terry clocks from David Clark’s collection,
and this was the last clock in his collection. The rosewood veneered case is 20 inches high, has good cone
tips, excellent glasses, and original door latch. The
label is 95% intact, except for the maker’s name. It has
an old painted dial, correct hands, old brass bob, and
strikes hours on a wire gong. $75-$150.
323.
$271
$10
New Haven Clock Co. wood cased mantel clock,
“Don”, ca 1880. The last “other than Terry” clock
from David Clarks collection. He kept this clock because he had a relative named “Don”. The walnut
case is 18 inches high, in good condition, door latch,
attached ornaments, etchings around the case, and
original door glass. Inside is the original pendulum,
nickel bell, nickel rings, replaced dial and hands, and
one day movement with a built in alarm. On the
back is a good paper label. Overall a very nice mantel clock. Ly-New Haven #1337. $75-$125.
Seth Thomas & Sons, New York, metal stature
clock, ca 1872. Original finish was a bronze
color, now the metal is basically a copper
color. The smelter, or pot metal case is brittle
and easily broken, therefore most of the ST &
Sons cases have been repaired somewhere.
On this one the rake and scythe has been
reattached. It is 18 inches high, complete of
everything except the hands. It has the correct pendulum, back metal cover with the original thumb screw.
The round 15 day movement is signed, dirty, and not running. LySeth Thomas, page 1047. $300-$500.
319.
$71
324.
$200
Waterbury Clock Co. ? Parlor clock. The 22 inch
high walnut case has a great deal of appeal and
includes some carvings, full columns, applied ornaments, and grooved designs all over. I am always amazed and a little angry when I receive
clocks like this and later realize some slick barnyard Bubba has put one over one me. It is a great
case but has no label or other indications who
may have made it. I checked all the major clockmakers books and cannot find this case. Presently
it has a new glass in the door, a new dial pan and dial paper, and I
would assume a replaced signed Waterbury movement. That makes
$100
Round gallery clock with a 13 inch dial and an 8 day
time and striking movement. It is running and striking on a gong. Paper dial on an aluminum type metal pan. Door on the base to access and hang the
pendulum. Removable door on the back to access
the movement. The movement is signed only “S”. I
would guess the clock is not 50 years old and no
doubt foreign made. $100-$150.
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bronze cases, yellow brass cradle, and spokes. It sits on a 9 inch
wide wood base and stands about 5.5 inches high. Both silver dials
are signed and the clock is running. $300-$500.
it a Waterbury clock, right? It is running and striking a coil gong and
it has a very nice pendulum. $200-$300.
321.
$371
331.
Seth Thomas Clock Co. “Chime Clock No. 1 Special”, ca 1911. The
mahogany veneered case is 15 inches wide and 13.5 inches high.
Overall the case is in very nice condition and has all original parts
including the back cover. It has a convex glass,
5 inch porcelain dial, gold plated sash, mat and
feet. The 8 day signed running movement is
No. 89M, and the Sonora chime movement is
No. 90. Both movements are clean and shining
bright. It has the correct pendulum, winding
key, and four patented resonated bells. The
clock is running, striking Westminster chime
every fifteen minutes and strikes the hours on the bells. Ly-Seth
Thomas, page 148. $400-$600.
326.
$200
“Seth Thomas Clock Co. Thomaston, Conn.”, City Series model
“Danville”, ca 1889. This is a very rare model and I have only seen
two. Collectors have sent me pictures of seven
others asking me to identify them so we know
there are a few others out there. The walnut case
is 20.5 inches high, complete and all original except for the glass. The original glass would have
had painted designs. This case like most other
early City Series models, has carvings, grooves
and etched designs all over. There are small applied wood pieces. The brass pendulum is one of a
half dozen styles ST used in their City Series
clocks. About two thirds of the black label is still in
the case. There are also a brass pendulum hanger, large Cathedral
gong and base, brass dial rings, and correct and original painted dial
and spade hands. The 8 day movement is running and the alarm
movement is functioning. Both the upper movement and alarm
movement strike on the Cathedral gong. Ly-Seth Thomas #2466.
$250-$400.
$321
“Ansonia Brass and Copper Co. / Ansonia, Conn.”,
Drop Extra with Coca Cola advertising, ca 1874. Coca
Cola started up in 1886, so doubt this advertising is
original. The “Sold Here” on the bottom glass appears to be original, the paper dial is doubtful. The 26
inch high walnut case is very dark, retaining all the
original finish and accumulated smoke picked up
over the years. The latches are correct, inside is a
very nice old paper label and correct pendulum bob.
The 8 day movement is running and striking a coil gong. Ly-Ansonia,
page 168. $350-$550.
332.
$310
“Briggs Rotary Pendulum Clock / US Patent August
1855 / A Horolovar Reproduction”, copied from an
inscription on the top brass plate. Like new with correct glass dome. Winds underneath, and running. $125
-$200.
Seth Thomas & Sons, crystal regulator, “Empire No.
15”, ca 1909-1913. Eight day round movement, hour
and half hour strike on Cathedral bell. I would call it a
hanging coil gong. Four inch porcelain dial, imitation
mercury pendulum, and correct original hands. The
clock is running and striking. Overall the case retains a
nice gold finish but does have some loss near the base.
The beveled plate glass in the back door has a corner
chip, the other three are good. The dial is signed, “A. Kurtzeborn &
Sons”, and the movement is signed “ST”. Ly-Seth Thomas, #737.
$400-$750.
328.
333.
327.
$100
$10
New Haven Clock Co. desk clock, ca 1900. The
green onyx case is 9.5 inches wide, 6 inches
deep, and 5 inches high. The piece is perfect and
the movement is running. The dial is signed two
places, back wind and set movement, and felt
glued underneath. The two pens are nothing, I
just put them there for the picture. The pen
holders are on a swivel and the onyx base has a rounded out slot
near the front, for pencil, paper clips, etc. $50-$100.
Novelty clock. I seem to remember it was originally
called a “baseball” clock by clock guys but Ehrhardt,
Book 3, page 174, calls it a “Globe Pendulum Clock”, ca
1941. It is 9.5 inches tall, new paint, and missing some
numerals. They are accessible anywhere, Hobby Lobby,
etc. Surprise, it is running. $25-$50.
329.
$100
“Terry & Andrews / Bristol, Ct. / U.S.A.”, copied from the 8 day lyre movement. The same
name is on the complete/dark label on the
backboard. Ca 1842. The movement is complete and running. It is missing the gong. If
you will remind me I will include one when
the clock is shipped. The 16 inch high iron
case is fantastic. Painted decorations and
mother of pearl all over the case. It comes with both brass sashes,
old painted dial, and some new glass that should fit the lower sash.
There are no hands, pendulum, or gong. $200-$300.
330.
$10
334.
$10
Novelty 4 dial table clock, ca vintage. Vintage means I
don’t know its age, but the wood case is held together
with Philips screws and all four movements are quartz I
would say it is not real old. It is 25 inches tall and fairly
heavy. All 4 dials, hands, etc. are identical. The clock is
complete and with good batteries all the movements are
functioning. $50-$100.
331.
$271
$100
The Lux Manufacturing Company, Waterbury, Conn. made this exact
replica of the American landmark, “The Town Hall” in 1942, just before they began making products for the war effort. The case is
made of synthetic wood. The one day movement is running and
rings the bell on half hours and on the hours. The weights depict the
Chelsea Clock Co. Boston, “Corvette”, ca
1947. Clock and matching barometer are
mounted on a brass rod allowing both to be
tilted to suit. It has matching 2 ¾ inch dials,
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American Law Scroll. The pendulum is designed as an
open book with gavel lying diagonally across. It is 12 inches high. This is the first of the Town Hall model we have
sold. Ly-American Clocks, Volume 3, estimates the value
at $500.
that pull at your heart strings? Inside is an excellent paper label, one
day movement that is running and striking hours on the gong. The
mahogany veneered case is 20 inches tall, has no veneer chips or
problems, but as usual the cone tips have lost a smidgen of their
tips. $150-$250.
336.
340.
$100
$10
German “Wag on Wall”, ca 1860. It has cuckoo weights, a
brass pendulum, brass hands and a beaten copper/brass? dial. Numerals are etched on the
front, designs and logo stamped from the back.
The logo says, “Why Then Tis Time To Do It”.
Evidently a German proverb. Dial apparently
painted black or has blackened over time. The
30 hour movement has brass wheels inside a
wood box with bell on top. Everything is quite
nice, has no damage but evidently there were side covers over the
movement originally. It is running and striking properly. $200-$300.
Seth Thomas, Thomaston, Conn. “Round Band”, ca
1874. The rosewood veneered case is only 17 inches
tall, with very good veneer all over. There is a working door latch, two excellent glasses, correct hands,
old painted dial-with flaking around the top half, old
pendulum bob and a winding key. The one day brass
movement is running and striking on a coil gong.
The gong base is signed and there is a near complete label inside. This little clock also has an alarm
movement that sounds off on an iron bell. Ly-Seth Thomas #2206.
$50-$100.
337.
341.
$400
“Brewster & Ingrahams / Bristol, Ct. / U.S.A.”, signed
on the large brass movement and the complete paper label. The 20 inch high mahogany veneered case
has some unusual veneer. I almost called it rosewood. A brass escutcheon on the door, key lock, but
no key. There are a few tiny chips but the cone finial
tips are sharp. You don’t usually see that. Both glasses are original and the old dark green label inside is
complete. The painted dial is original but has several
chipped places that have been overpainted, not exactly to suit me, but you can always have it repainted.
The brass pendulum bob is fancy; the coil gong is attached to a
brass gong base. The large 8 day movement is running and striking
the hours. $250-$500.
Seth Thomas, Thomaston, Conn. early and rare
City Series clock, “St. Paul”, ca 1880. One of their
largest and most collectable of the City Series
primarily because of the unusual pendulum. In
the center is an etched glass, beveled around the
edge, in a brass casing. Originally it would have
had brass acorns on the sides and base, and a
fleur de leis brass design over the top. It is a pendulum unlike any other and one I have bought,
and sold, for over $100 in years gone by. The
walnut case is 21 inches tall with some burl trim on the front, acorns
on the sides. Over all this is a handsomely designed case. The dial is
original albeit slightly faded, has correct hands, brass rings and
brass bell. The 8 day movement is a strong runner, recently serviced, striking the bell on the hours, and is signed. I have sold this
model over $1500 in days gone by. Ly-Seth Thomas #596. $500-$750.
338.
342.
$10
Waterbury Clock Co. weight mantel clock,
“Column”, ca 1875. Rosewood case is 25 inches
tall, veneer chips on top and base, shell columns
with gilt on capital and bases. Gilt is fading. It has
good original glasses, door latch, very decent zinc
painted dial, and hands are not a match. One day
brass movement is signed and striking on a coil
gong. Good label inside and an old pendulum bob
and key. The weights are modern iron, not original
to this clock. The backboard is not properly attached, now being held with tape. Ly-Waterbury
#1439. $50-$100.
$100
Seth Thomas, Thomaston, Conn. “Chicago”, ca
1874, one of their very first City Series clocks that
began a tradition of producing over 100 different
City models. At one time I had most all the models.
Many people are collecting City Series clocks because they are not overly difficult to find them, are
extremely well designed and constructed, and historically have held their value. This clock is all original including the glasses, dial, hands, pendulum, coil
gong, and it has a complete paper label inside. In
addition to the signed 8 day running movement that was recently
serviced it has an alarm movement that rings on an iron bell. This
model was so popular that the Chinese produced copies of them.
This model is a very popular one because it can be used in any décor. The case is18 inches high, has some brass ornaments on the
door, black columns gold painted capitals and bases, and a side
door lock. Ly-Seth Thomas, page 188. $150-$300.
339.
$200
343.
$10
“W. S. Conant, / No. 177 Pearl Street, New York”, Ogee mantel
weight clock, ca 1810-1840’s. That is the extent of all information
about this maker. The case and movement look like a Seth Thomas
product, but he may have bought clocks from several makers, putting his label in them and selling over a long period.
The 25.75 inch mahogany veneered case is in “as
found” condition, never cleaned or repaired in any
way. There are some edge/corner veneer chips,
crusty dark finish, old mirror and glass, but the mirror is probably a replacement. As you can see most
of the label is intact, there is a decent wood dial, and
hands that I forgot to put on for the picture. The
one day weight movement is complete, unsigned,
has good weight cords and old iron weights. The
$100
“Brewster & Ingrahams / Bristol, Conn.”, one day steeple clock, ca 1849-1852. Clock is all original and in very
nice clean condition. The dial is signed, hands, gong
base and coil gong, and pendulum bob, are all original.
The very nice tablet features a fairy playing the harp
and above it is signed, “Hark fairy notes the cherub
sings how sweet the tribute that he brings”. Doesn’t
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others just a little difference in the placements of the ornaments. I
believe the ornaments may have been repainted
sometime in the past, if so they did not leave any
footprints where they removed all the ornaments. It
has four perfect beveled glasses, correct hands,
open escapement, and a signed two piece porcelain
dial. The dial has hairlines in the 12-1 area. The imitation mercury pendulum and two pronged winding
key are correct. It is running and striking half hours
and hours on a standing Cathedral gong. Ly-Ansonia
#334. $500-$750.
pendulum bob and winding key are period for this type clock. $50$100.
344.
$100
Miniature French novelty banjo, ca 1880. The excellent
porcelain dial is signed, “France”, and the movement is
signed, “H&H / Made In France”. It has an 8 day balance
movement, brass hinged back cover, beveled glass over
the porcelain dial and original hands. The minute hand
came off and is over the dial but I will not pull the movement or remove the brass bezel in front to fix it. The
mahogany case is only 13 inches high. The movement
was hesitant about running so I put some oil in 2-3 places and I believe it will not run. $100-$150.
341.
349.
Ingraham "Ionic Calendar", ca about 1980. A reproduction made by "H-C Clockmakers, Inc. Farmingdale, New York" and bought thru the National Association of Watch and Clockmakers. It has an 8
day movement that strikes on a large gong and
operates the calendar functions using a B.B.Lewis
Calendar. Original lower calendar, not sure. It is in a
nice 22 inch wood? case and copied expertly from
an original. Label of the maker is inside. Good dials,
hands, pendulum, and key. Compare to the one
pictured in Ly-Ingraham #263. $150-$300.
$110
Seth Thomas, Thomaston, Conn. mantel clock with adamantine
finish, ca 1900. The wood case is covered all over with black adamantine except the adamantine on the ends is a mixture of black,
orange, and green, and the four columns are
adamantine onyx. The case is 17.5 inches
wide, 12 inches high, with gilt metal feet and
ornaments. The back opening has a hinged
metal door and there is most of the original
label on the back. Inside is the 8 day signed
movement that is running and striking half
hours on a Cathedral bell and striking the
hours on a Cathedral gong. The adamantine has no chips or other
problems. The sash has a flat glass over the paper dial ring and original hands. Many clocks of this style are pictured in Ly-Seth Thomas.
$200-$350.
346.
$100
310.
$10
Japanese drop clock with calendar. It is an antique
clock, not modern. Complete label inside says,
"Kobe / Shimomura & Co.". Wood? case is 23 inches
tall, door latch, two good glasses, brass bezel with
good glass, original dial and hands. 8 day movement
is running and striking a coil gong and calendar changes. $50-$100.
$100
Seth Thomas, Thomaston, Conn. mantel clockcabinet, “Wye”, ca 1924. Two tone mahogany case
is 11 inches high, and what is called the Old English
design. The case is near perfect. It has a bowed and
beveled glass in the brass sash, 5 inch silvered dial
that is signed, and correct hands. There is a full size
hinged back door, a correct pendulum bob, and a
standing Cathedral gong. The signed movement is
running 8 days and striking half hours and hours on
the Cathedral gong. ST called it a “spiral bell metal gong”. Other
than a little wear on the dial the clock is excellent. Ly-Seth Thomas
#1695. $150-$250.
311.
$100
Mystery ball swing, a miniature copy of the Ansonia Diana swing arm clock. It is only 13 inches tall with the
swing arm attached. The brass statue is mounted on a
wood base. The swing arm has blue balls with brass numerals, hands, and other ornaments. It is an exact copy
of the full size mystery ball swing clocks. The one day
movements are in the top tall and they seem to always
run with little or no tweaking. $100-$200.
312.
$110
Gilbert Clock Co., Winsted, Conn. wall calendar
clock, “Regulator B”, ca 1901. This is a fine clock, a
keeper if there were only room. The oak case is 29
inches tall and in the style of a long drop with some
extra ornaments and case detail. It is all original,
clean, polished, and very attractive. The calendar
dial, three hands, brass bezel, and glass, are all original. Very little wear on the dial but slightly darkened. The bottom glass is original as is the Gilbert
pendulum bob. The movement is 8 day strike and
calendar, and in its day sold for $8. Ly-Gilbert #204. $300-$500.
Hammond floor clock made by Heinrich Hermle in Germany, ca 1950's. The clock has a new look for it is not
an antique yet. The 8 day brass movement is signed,
"Hermle / Black Forest Clocks". It is running just fine
and strikes 5 rods on the quarter hours and then the
number of hour on the hour. The quarter strike is similar to Westminster but is not. The dial plate is brass and
has brass spandrels on the corners, applied numerals
and etched designs all over, and a moon phase rotation. The 77 inch high case looks to be mahogany, not
real sure. It has a key lock on the door, two flat plain
glasses, and overall is a very clean and almost new
clock. $200-$350.
348.
313.
347.
$300
$400
$210
Vienna Regulator with an 8 day two weight brass movement, ca
1890. The movement is not signed. It is running and striking a coil
gong on the back of the movement. It strikes half hours and hours.
It has a nice pair of hands, good brass dial rings, a two piece porce-
Ansonia Clock Co., New York, crystal regulator, “Marquis”, ca 1904.
The 15.5 inch high case is polished brass, and that is found on most
all of their crystal regulators. What sets them apart are the ornaments around that brass box case. This model is similar to many
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weight just for effect, serve no purpose? I cannot find a signature or
logo anywhere. $150-$250.
lain dial with thin hairlines at 4 and 10. The brass pendulum bob and wood stick, beat scale, and the door latch,
are correct for the clock. It has two brass weights with
pressed designs that are modern reproductions. The
bottom finial is missing; otherwise the 46 inch high
walnut case is complete. It has some carvings top and
bottom and on the capitals and bases of the half columns. The case has three good glasses. Not a bad clock
at this minimum. $250-$500.
314.
318.
Gustav Becker 3 weight Vienna Regulator, ca 1886.
Nice walnut case is 48 inches high, has the original top
ornament and there are no finials with this clock.
There are 8 pieces of brass attached to the case, mostly in the dial area. There are four glasses, wall levelers,
door lock, many carvings top to bottom, various places on the columns, and some on the tail. The clock has
a silver dial, silver pendulum bob, and a silver beat
scale. It now has 3 Timesaver weights painted silver to
match the other silver parts. There is some slight wear
to the silver parts but mostly just dirty. The signed 8
day movement has a serial number #614240, dating it
1886. It is running and striking on the quarter hours on two long iron
rods. It will make a really nice clock after it is cleaned. $500-$750.
$210
Gustav Becker 2 weight Vienna Regulator, ca 1877. The
8 day brass movement is signed and has a serial number, #163147, which is an early GB movement, in a
more modern case. We must assume it is a marriage.
The movement is clean and running, striking half hours
on a coil gong attached to the movement. The pendulum stick attaches to a mounting plate, which is typical. The brass bob and black painted wood stick are
both very nice as is the two piece porcelain dial, the
old hands, and brass pulleys. The dark walnut case is
34.5 inches tall, plain with no frills. $250-$350.
311.
319.
$100
360.
$71
Kienzle, Germany box clock, ca 1920. This little walnut
case is 30 inches high, has two door latches, glass
viewing port on each side, and has wall levelers. The
top door glass is flat while the bottom has several
pieces of leaded glass. The dial is silver and so was the
bob originally, now is worn. Inside the case is a small
Kienzle label. The movement is 8 day, running, and
striking hours and half hours on a coil gong. This box
clock like many others has a pull chain to advance the
strike. $100-$200.
$210
Junghans, German open well wall clock, ca 1920. This
clock has a large brass Westminster chime 8 day
movement that is running and the five hammers strike
on five chime rods. The movement is signed and so is
the back of the case. The heavy walnut case is 40 inches high, has a removable top, a bowed glass over the
dial, side glasses, and an embossed pendulum bob.
The movement is accessed by a hinged door on the
back of the case. The clock inside and outside is complete, original, and in excellent condition. $250-$400.
317.
$200
Ithaca Calendar Clock Co. "No. 10 Farmer's", ca 1880.
Walnut case is 25 inches and missing a leaf on the top.
The case has many places that have be glued. The
clock has been used and shows it 135 year use. If in
better condition our minimum would be considerably
more. The clock has the original dials, hands, nickel
pendulum with the special leader, and original movements including an alarm movement. Note that you
wind the alarm in the bottom of the case. It is running. Ly-Calendar Clocks #346. $250-$400.
Gustav Becker 2 weight Vienna Regulator, ca 1885. This is a very nice
and very large clock. The walnut case is near 50 inches
tall and appears to have all it original parts with the
exception of one finial once on the headpiece. I think
it looks better without that finial but you may wish to
put one there. The case has some burl walnut, full
fluted columns on the door, carved capitals and bases
on the columns, carvings on the headpiece and the
tail. It has three glasses, key lock on the door, but no
key. The weights, pulleys, pendulum bob, and dial
center, all match. The wood stick has been broken at
the top and repaired. The dial is all brass and the
hands are correct. There is a porcelain beat scale and
wall levelers. The 8 day movement is signed with serial
number #479104, which dates the movement to 1885. It is running
and striking the coil gong. $500-$750.
316.
$100
361.
$71
French Box clock, ca 1936. The 8 day movement and the silver beat
scale are signed, "ODO". That is the trademark of the French company, La Fabrique d'Horlogerie S. registered for business in 1936. The
movement has 8 hammers and rods, striking Westminster Chimes
on the quarter hours. The clock is running but will
need some attention. The silver dial is worn; hands
are original as are the brass pendulum and wood
stick. The walnut case is 29 inches high, has four full
columns, some applied carvings around the bowed
glass, leaded glass in the bottom of the door, and a
door latch on the side. It takes a large winding key. If
you will remind me I will try to find one.
It is missing two finials on the base. $100
-$150.
$110
Miniature one weight Vienna. It is complete except for
the bottom finial. It is 20 inches high, made like the
large Vienna's with three glasses and finials top and
bottom. It has full turned columns on the sides, pendulum bob and wood stick, and a miniature brass
weight. The 3 inch porcelain dial is perfect. I hung the
pendulum and it will not quit running. The little solid
plate brass movement will run 2-3 days but the weight
runs to the bottom in one day?? Yet, the movement
runs even though the weight is at the bottom. Is the
362.
$71
Mauthe, Germany, box clock. This clock is not real old
and I would think it was made after WWII. The light oak
case is 30 inches tall with very few frills. There is a ripple or beading down each side of the door and an orna-
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door, whereas the pendulum is exposed and handled frequently,
therefore the pendulum gets more wear. The dial ring is like plastic,
but looks like porcelain. There are half columns on the door and
some applied wood ornaments around the case. The movement is
signed with the makers trademark, is running, and striking a coil
gong on the half hours. $150-$250.
ment at the top. It has wall levelers, a door latch, bowed glass over
the dial, and beveled and leaded glasses in the bottom of the door.
The 8 day movement is running strong and striking half hours on a
gong. It has a brass bob, wood stick, signed silver dial, brass dial
rings, and original hands. $75-$150.
363.
$100
400.
Kienzle RA wall clock, ca 1920.This clock has an 8 day
movement with a very slow lazy tick but it just won't
quit, it runs and runs. It is a great looking clock and is
complete and original. The two piece dial and pendulum bob are the cheap plastic type. The walnut case is
38 inches tall, has three glasses, a side door latch, beat
scale, lyre pendulum rod, and a winding key. $100-$150.
364.
Sessions Clock Co. Forestville, Conn. enameled
iron case, ca 1900. Clock has been serviced and is
running. Possible new glass in the sash and metal
back cover. New pendulum bob and two prong
key with the clock. The porcelain dial is signed.
Case is 14 inches wide, 12 inches high, and in
good condition. $50-$100.
$71
401.
Box clock, probably made in the Far East in recent
years. The front of the wood case has an Oriental
motif and is made of different shades of wood. It
has carvings on the door sides and a side door
latch. The 8 day movement is running and striking
half hours and hours. It has the gentleman above
the movement swinging a hammer and hitting a
bell at the same time a hammer attached to the
movement is striking an iron rod. I cannot get the
seatboard out of its holder to inspect the movement. The case is
21.5 inches high. An interesting clock. $75-$150.
361.
402.
$71
$10
“Seth Thomas / Plymouth, Conn.”, on the 30 hour
brass movement, and “Seth Thomas, Thomaston,
Conn.”, on the paper label. Both are correctly and
often used in the same clocks. The paper label is
very dry and brittle, therefore many small pieces of
the label in the base of the case. The brass movement, gong, pendulum bob, pair of old iron
weights, and winding crank, are all correct for this
clock. The dial is original and losing some paint. The
25 inch high case is devoid of most all veneer and
stained to appear to be all there. $50-$100.
403.
$200
“Birge, Peck & Co. / Bristol, Conn.”, column and
cornice shelf clock, ca 1849. It has an 8 day strap
brass movement that is tarnished but functioning
well. The two large 8 day iron weights descend
each side of the case thru weight channels. The
clock strikes hours on a wire gong. Note there is a
good label inside that features the popular “Puffin
Betsy” locomotive. The rosewood veneered case
is 32.5 inches high, has two working door latches,
two original glasses and one replaced. The painted
metal dial still has good paint and the pendulum bob and key appear
to be period items. Other than the bottom glass I would say the
clock is exceptionally nice. $300-$500.
$71
German RA clock, ca 1990. The ebony painted wood
case is 39 inches high and would be higher if the top
ornament was present. It is also missing two finials on
top and two on the bottom. It has two door latches
and three glasses, all of which are typical of this type
clock. Inside is the porcelain beat scale, porcelain RA
pendulum insert, brass bob with lyre hanger, and two
piece porcelain dial, brass dial rings, and two correct
hands. The unsigned 8 day movement is running and
striking a coil gong. The case is not the finest we have
seen, it needs some paint touchup, and cleaning inside
and out. We priced it low to cover any restoration costs. $75-$150.
367.
$71
Ansonia Clock Co. Brooklyn, NY, enameled iron cased clock, ca 1914.
I have never seen this case style before. On the
front each side of the dial are large metal ornaments. Nothing else on the case except the
sash, dial, and metal back door. The two piece
porcelain dial is signed, a little dirty but otherwise good. Hands, brass rings, pendulum and
key are all proper. The 8 day movement is signed, running, and striking a gong on half hours. Ly-Ansonia #1058. $100-$200.
German Box clock, ca 1930. For an inexpensive German box clock this one has some style. Note the
layered effect on the top and base, carvings top and
bottom, and silver door handle, silver trim around
the lower glass, and the silver pendulum bob. The
upper glass is flat, the lower glasses are beveled
with the silver trim between the glass pieces. The
dial is dirty and worn, and the hands are good. The
8 day movement is signed only, "Germany". It plays
Westminster chimes on 8 iron rods. It was running
until the suspension broke. I don't have one to put
on. The oak case is 28 inches high and in good condition. $100-$200.
366.
$10
404.
$121
$10
New Haven Clock Co., New Haven, Conn. Ogee
weight clock, ca 1881. Mahogany case is 26 inches
high, has only minor chips, door latch, and original
glasses. The painted tablet, painted metal dial, and
the paper label inside, all have spotty flaking. The
one day brass weight driven movement is running
and striking hours on a coil gong. There are iron
weights, brass pendulum bob, winding crank, and
Kienzle, Germany open well wall clock, ca 1925. A nice
clock that is all original and complete. The only problem is the top piece is not attached to the clock. A
small nail should take care of that. The walnut case is
35 inches tall, has three glasses, door latch, and a beat
scale. The emblem on the brass pendulum and the dial
are the same. The dial is enclosed behind the glass and
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is a replacement but the coil gong and one day brass movement are
correct. Ly-Seth Thomas #644. $50-$100.
correct hands. Ly-New Haven, page 307. $75-$150.
401.
$21
412.
Wall box clock, 8 day time and strike. Walnut case is 34
inches high, complete and very good condition. Replaced dial, great fancy pendulum bob, good glasses,
door latch, and original finials. It is not an antique, but
like EBay say, it is Vintage. I would guess it is of Far East
vintage in the last 50 years. It hung in a Lexington doctor’s home, likewise it would look good in your home.
$25-$50.
406.
Seth Thomas Clock Co. mantel clock – steeple, ca 1953.
This is the “Sharon Echo T” model, a self-starting electric (battery) movement. The maple finished case is 11
inches high, excellent all over. Great painted dial,
hands, and pendulum. Note the dial has winding holes.
They used this case for battery and mechanical movements. Ly-Seth Thomas #2304. $25-$50.
413.
$10
$100
New Haven Clock Co. hanging store regulator/shop
clock, their model, “Referee”, ca 1911. Oak case is 35.5
inches high, complete and in very good condition. Both
glasses are cracked, door latch is not correct, and the 8
day time only movement has been all over the case.
Apparently the screws eventually did not fit the holes
so the movement was relocated downward, several
times. That required the original dial pan to be moved
and eventually it needed new paper because of the
changes. It has the correct pendulum and the movement is running. Ly-New Haven #596. $125-$250.
408.
414.
$21
411.
416.
$21
$21
Ansonia Clock Co. carriage clock, “Tourist”, ca 1914.
Nice original clock, case is not tarnished as most are
at 100 years old, dial a little dirty, probably oil that
seeped thru from the movement. The one day
movement is signed and running. It strikes half
hours and hours on a bell underneath the clock. It
also has an alarm, sets on the back, alarm dial in the
6 position. It also rings on the bell underneath. The
polished brass case is 7.15 inches high. It appears to have a new
alarm hand, otherwise I believe it is all original. Ly-Ansonia #198. $50
-$100.
$10
Seth Thomas Clock Co. USA made
tambour clock, ca 1931, give or take a few
years. Movement held with Phillip’s screws, to
me that always means later. The walnut case is
20 inches wide, 9 inches high. The 8 day brass
movement is signed, correct pendulum, running, striking quarter
hour on two rods. 5 inch silver-plated dial with original hands. LySeth Thomas #2327. $75-$150.
411.
$21
Two vintage quartz clocks. The one
with columns and paw feet is painted
metal. It is 10 inches high. Plain wood
cased clock has marble front. Dial is
signed, “Schlabaugh & Sons / Kalona,
Iowa”. It is 9.5 inches tall. $25-$50.
Korea wall clock, relatively new, spring driven 8 day
movement. Walnut? case is 22 inches tall, excellent
condition, made in the English roll bottom style. It is
running and striking. Excellent dial, hands, pendulum,
and key. $25-$50.
410.
$10
Ansonia Clock Co. enameled iron case, “Unique”, ca
1880. Case is 10 inches tall, has etched designs on
the front, gold filled. Porcelain dial ring, brass inner
dial, beveled glass in the brass sash. Metal back cover is missing. Signed 8 day brass movement is running and striking half hours on a gong. Correct pendulum and a two prong winding key inside. Ly-Ansonia #1128. $50$100.
Pillar and Scroll kit wood case. Stands 21.5 inches tall
with brass finials, metal door knob, pendulum, and
key. It has four turned columns, two glasses, and a
painted metal dial. The kit was assembled by the consignor and used in his home. The movement plays
Westminster chimes on the quarters and strikes the
number of hours. Nice clock, not very old. $50-$100.
409.
$10
Ansonia Clock Co. mantel clock, “Holborn”, ca 1914.
Twelve inch case made of mahogany. A cut above
most small mantel clocks as it has a beveled glass in
the brass sash and a one piece porcelain dial. The dial
is signed, hands are correct as is the pendulum bob.
The dial supports are loose, need to be attached.
Complete label on the back door, signed 8 day movement that is running and striking the gong on half hours. Ly-Ansonia
#925. $75-$150.
Chinese mantel clock, powered by two AA batteries.
Stained wood case is 21 inches tall, complete with a lot
of applied and turned decorations. It is what it is. $10$25.
407.
$21
417.
$21
Miniature shelf clock is only 9 inches tall. The mahogany case is very nice and I would assume it is
over 150 years old. For its age it is excellent. It has a
door latch, very nice original gold and black painted
glass, painted metal dial that has only a few edge
chips, what I think are original hands, and an iron
bell, key and pendulum. The one day movement
may be by S.B.Terry, but it is not signed and there is no label, so I
$10
Seth Thomas Clock Co. cottage clock, ca 1909. Rosewood veneered case is 14.5 inches high, nice condition
with a few edge chips. Complete label inside, good
glasses, correct pendulum, and a winding key. The dial
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dials to look new also so he had many repainted and some he installed paper replacements. This beautiful rosewood veneered case
is outstanding considering it is 140 years old. The mirror and upper
glass appear to be original. The dial was repainted and the ST hands
were probably added at that time. Inside is a complete paper label,
coil gong, old brass bob, and the 8 day movement that is running
and striking hours. $100-$200.
cannot be sure. It is running if you choose to wind a one day movement every day. $50-$100.
418.
$21
Cuckoo clock, running and performing as intended. It is
not old. Signed “SYSpur / Made in GDR”. The movement
runs one day. The case is 11.5 inches high, not including
the pendulum or two iron weights. Complete and original. $50-$100.
419.
426.
Seth Thomas, Thomaston, Conn. a City Series model,
“Athens”, ca 1880. The walnut case stands 17 inches
high and has been cleaned and polished. Not refinished, but cleaned and polished. It is very nice and all
original including the glass, two piece signed dial,
hands, nickel dial rings, nickel bell, brass bob, complete label inside, and the door latch. The 8 day movement is signed, running, and striking the bell on the
hours. Gosh, not long ago, before the economy tanked, this model
would bring almost $300. Ly-Seth Thomas #502. $150-$250.
$21
Three contemporary quartz movement clocks. L to R. 1-Howard
Miller, dual chime hour strike, metal case 6.5
inches tall. 2-Remington-West Germany, metal
case is 6.5 inches. 3-China, metal case is 6.5
inches. $25-$50.
420.
$21
Three contemporary quartz clocks. Make great
gifts. LtoR 1-Howard Miller, 7 inches high. 2Sun Coast/China, 7 inches. 3-Howard Miller, 9
inches high. Sold $75 new. $25-$50.
421.
427.
$21
$21
Two contemporary quartz clocks. L to R. 1-Seiko/
Japan, 400 day type, 10 inches tall, runs and runs. 2India/Three Hands Corp., 7.5 inches tall. $25-$50.
423.
428.
$71
Seth Thomas, Thomaston, Conn. mantel clock,
“Round Band”, ca 1880. Perfect, beautiful, rosewood veneered case, 17 inches tall, and all original.
Excellent glass with squirrel painting, door latch,
complete paper label, old pendulum bob and key.
The dial has been painted and it has ST hands. The
signed movement runs one day on a winding and
strikes the old coil gong on the hours. It is running and striking
properly. Ly-Seth Thomas, pages 655-656. $100-$200.
421.
$121
“Column”, ca 1863. An early shelf clock, not hardly
as nice as the 5 previous Seth Thomas clocks but
certainly is not bad. The rosewood veneered case
is 16 inches tall. It is practically all original including
the glasses, gold trim, door latch, viewing port on
the base, complete label, coil gong, pendulum
bob, alarm movement with its own iron bell, and
large 8 day lyre movement. The hands and other
parts may be all correct but the dial paper, although very old and
ragged; I suspect was replaced many years ago. The clock is running, striking hours on the wire gong and alarming when programed, on the iron bell. They made this model with many different
configurations, gold columns, striped columns, black columns, gold
caps and bases, no gold. Ly-Seth Thomas, pages 520, 522, 523. $150$250.
$71
E. Ingraham & Co., Bristol, Conn. “Mosaic Front Doric”, ca 1880. They made this model with different
glasses, pendulums, and columns. This one with
stripped columns was the most valuable. The rosewood case is near perfect, stands 16 inches high, has
door latch, and original painted glass. The dial has
new paper otherwise the clock is all original. Inside is
a complete paper label, old pendulum bob, coil
gong, and a one day time and strike movement. LyIngraham, #860. $100-$200.
424.
$121
Seth Thomas, Thomaston, Conn. “Octagon Top”, ca
1865. This is an early mantel clock and is original and
near perfect considering the age. Beautiful rosewood
veneered case is 14 inches high, with door latch, original tablet and top glass. Typical with this collector the
dial was repainted and ST hands probably installed at
that time. This little clock has a lot inside, complete
label, iron bell, alarm movement, large 8 day lyre
movement, and alarm set ring inside the painted dial. The clock is
running and striking hours on the bell and the alarm rings on the
same bell. Ly-Seth Thomas #2496. $150-$250.
Three contemporary quartz clocks. L to R. 1.
Hechinger, W. Germany, 6 inches high. 2- Howard Miller/China, clock swings inside the glass/
metal container, 3.5 inches tall. 3- Made in India,
7.5 inch metal case. $25-$50.
422.
$121
429.
$110
“Ansonia Brass Company / Ansonia, Conn.”, mantel clock, ca 1854.
This clock was made by the Ansonia Brass & Battery Co. who bought
the defunct Ansonia Clock Company in 1854. This clock is not pictured in regular Ansonia Clock books and is a very
rare example. The rosewood veneered case is 18
inches tall and is reminiscent of clocks made by Seth
Thomas, Ingraham, and others during that era. The
clock is completely original and in very nice condition for its age. The glasses, dial, label, gong, and
brass movement are all original. One thing that always stands out to me is the dial, holes, and screws.
This dial is held with the 3 original screws in the
$71
Seth Thomas, Thomaston, Conn. mantel/cabinet
clock, ca 1875. This group of Seth Thomas clocks
listed here in sequence came from a collector who
bought near perfect clocks. I notice he wanted his
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same original screw holes. May not be a big deal but it tells me the
clock has not been in Bubba’s Clock Shop. It has an old pendulum
and the 8 day movement is running and striking properly $200-$300.
430.
Ansonia Clock Co. hanging brass clock, “Brass
Antique”, ca 1886. The case is 15 inches in diameter, sunken in the center, with designs pressed
into the brass all over the case, and cartouche
numerals for the hours. Overall in excellent condition but the cartouche number VII has a small
chip. The tin can movement on the back has dual time only springs.
Doubtful if running, probably not been wound in many years. Interesting that both winding keys are signed, “Ansonia Clock Co.”. It
has a long brass chain to use as a wall hanger. Ly-Ansonia #748. $125
-$250.
$100
“E. Ingraham & Co. / Bristol, Conn.”, Doric Mosaic
Front model, ca 1880. This identical case and movement are pictured in Ly-Ingraham, page 271. The 16
inch high case is original, clean, and retains all the
mosaic decorations, original glasses and door lock. It
appears everything inside the case is also original
including the dial, hands, pendulum bob?, bell, and
the one day movement. The Doric model is fairly
common but the Mosaic Front model is very rare.
$125-$250.
431.
431.
436.
$10
E. Ingraham & Co. Bristol, Conn. “Small Venetian
(Miniature) is 13.25 inches tall with gilded columns, and
two very good original glasses. Inside is a complete
green paper label. The dial is probably a poor repaint
and hands are proper. It has a one day time only movement and a period pendulum bob. Ly-Ingraham, pages
264-269. $50-$100.
$400
Ithaca Calendar Clock Co. Ithaca, NY. Shelf calendar,
“No. 11 Octagon”, ca 1880. Double dial calendar,
spring driven time, strike, and alarm movement.
Complete label on the back of the case, original
paper dial and hour and minute hands. The calendar
hand is a replacement, nickel pendulum bob and
brass alarm set ring are original. Dial is aged and
slightly soiled. The walnut case is 21 inches tall, complete and original. Original paper rollers have age
darkened. The 8 day movement is running and striking hours on a bell. Note that the alarm movement winds in the
bottom left of the case and is behind the wood block. Ly-Calendar
#349. $500-$750.
433.
$10
Jerome & Co. / New Haven, Conn. one day spring
movement cottage clock, ca 1865. Mahogany case
is 14 inches tall, has original glass with reverse
painted flowers, and the original door latch. The
one day movement is running striking hours on a
brass bell. It retains the old original dial, in good
condition, proper hands and pendulum bob. On the
back is about 2/3rds of the original paper label. $50$100.
$410
Waterbury Clock Co. Waterbury, Conn. “Calendar No. 44”, ca 1891.
Nice original walnut case is 24 inches tall, has no
breaks, repairs, or new parts. The glass still has the
original designs painted on the reverse. I checked
several sales of this model over recent years and
none had the designs on the glass. The old paper
dials and dial pans are original and the calendar
roller papers are very dark. The minute hand is a
replacement, the other two are original. It has an
old brass pendulum bob, brass gong base with
heavy wire gong, and two movements. The movements are operating and striking the gong on half hours. Note the
two good labels on the back.
432.
$71
437.
$110
Seth Thomas, Thomaston, Conn. “Arch Top” mantel
clock, ca 1880. Always a popular clock with collectors
and decorators, style I suppose. It is very well made,
heavy, and with a large brass movement. This clock
has only one demerit, a replaced paper dial over the
original painted dial pan. The 16 inch high mahogany
case has some burl effect on the front and curved
sections. It has a key locking door, original glass, complete paper
label, and the 8 day movement that is running and striking hours on
a coil gong. Ly-Seth Thomas, page 717. $200-$350.
438.
$110
$110
Gilbert Manuf’g. Co. Winsted, Conn. “Winsted Gothic Extra”, mantel
clock ca 1875. Very nice rosewood veneered case is
17.25 inches tall with door latch, mirror and round
glass in the door, both original. The veneer is good
but both finial tips are shorter than original. The dial
pan has new paper; hands are correct, so are the
pendulum and gong. Inside is a complete paper label
and the 8 day movement that is running and striking
hours on the gong. The special paint trim around the
door is slightly worn but still looks very nice. LyGilbert #1085. $150-$300.
E. N. Welch Mfg Co. Forestville, Conn. Walnut mantel clock has most
of two labels on the back. Important one reads, “ECLIPSE / Manufactured Exclusively / For The / Metropolitan Manufacturing Co. / 32 Cortland Street, New York / E. N.
Welch Manufacturing Co. / 3213 / Forestville, Conn.”.
This type walnut “kitchen” clock was made around
1900, and our past research tells us that Welch made
clocks for various companies who awarded them to
salesmen or customers for buying some product
from them. This case is 24 inches tall, complete and
original. The bottom label gives details of the clock
and the operation of it. The clock name is “Eclipse”
on the label and the very ornate pendulum bob also is signed
“Eclipse”. The 8 day movement is running and striking half hours on
a coil gong, the alarm movement rings on a brass bell. Old dark dial
and good original glass in the door. $200-$350.
439.
$100
English Grandmother clock, ca 1930’s. 8 day brass movement is
signed only, “Foreign”, which meant it was being exported to the
USA or France. It is a good looking mahogany case from the front
and stands 52 inches high. It is missing the glass over the dial, the
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back cover over the movement, and a pendulum. Should be
an easy fix for most of you clock folks. $150-$250.
$100
Ansonia Clock Co. novelty dresser clock with stones all
around the edge. The dial is signed in two
places and it has several hairlines that are
dark. If cleaned in an ultrasound those dark
lines would disappear. There has been
some solder applied to the stand on the
back of the 5 inch high case. One day
movement is running and it is backwind
and set. Very nice piece except for the dial hairlines. $50-$100.
Seth Thomas, Thomaston, Conn. cabinet clock,
“Prospect No. 2”, ca 1913. Mahogany veneer case
with shaded Marqueterie on the front is 13 inches
tall. The case is clean and polished, complete and
original. The flat glass is in a brass sash. Dial is
signed and is clean. Hands are original. The 8 day
movement sis running and trikes half hours on a cup
bell and hours on a Cathedral bell. The back has the
typical metal hinged door, marked “ST”, movement is signed, and it
has the pendulum and key. An original inventory tag is hanging on
the door showing the clock was sold new for $7.65. Ly-Seth Thomas
#1655. $150-$300.
441.
446.
440.
$10
$100
$100
New Haven Clock Co. novelty dresser clock, ca 1895.
The metal case is 8 inches high, retaining a suitable
finish. Clock held by two cupids. They are standing on
white onyx which is the base of the piece. I expect it
was sold as a place to keep rings or other jewelry.
The glass is beveled, porcelain dial signed two places,
original hands, movement is backwind and set. It is
missing both the winding and the hand set key. $100$200.
Junghans Gebrueder (brothers) Schramberg Black
Forest Germany, large mantel clock, ca 1888. The 25
inch high case is made with mixed woods, primarily
walnut, columns stained darker than other parts. Top
is removable, has three good glasses, original brass
pendulum bob and old key, and a two piece signed
dial. The 8 day movement is signed, running, and striking on a large coil gong behind the movement. $150$300.
442.
447.
$100
Wm. L. Gilbert Clock Co., Winsted, Conn. metal cased
novelty clock, “Gilt No. 5115”, ca 1913. Case has a rich
ormolu gold plate finish that is very nice for its 100 year
travels. It is 9 inches tall, has ring dish on the base, beveled glass, nice dial signed two places, and original
hands. One day movement winds and sets on the back
and it is running. Ly-Gilbert #1376. $100-$200.
443.
“O.G.Kitchen”, ca 1863. Walnut veneered case is 16
inches high, near perfect finish. I see one tiny corner
chip, upper left front. Original fruit painted tablet has
been rebacked, dial repainted, hands a mismatch.
Inside is an old pendulum bob, complete paper label,
coil gong, and an 8 day striking large lyre movement.
It is running and striking. We rarely see the big 8 day
movement in these smaller cases. Ly-Seth Thomas, pages 650-651.
$100-$200.
$200
Junghans, Germany, Westminster chime mantel clock, ca 1900. Old
repair notation inside indicates the clock was
bought new in 1905. The repair person said,
“this is the best clock made before 1900”?? It is
in a gothic mahogany case standing 17 inches
high, has a full latching back door covered with
wire mesh and cloth. The 8 day movement is
running, striking Westminster chimes on five
rods, movement is signed, and the pendulum is
correct. The large front door has beveled glass,
full columns on the sides, three silver dial rings and etched brass dial
surround all around. The hands are all original and the two small
subsidiary dials regulate slow/fast and chime/silent. A very attractive
clock, that is all original, complete, and operating properly. $300$500.
444.
$100
448.
$100
Seth Thomas, Thomaston, Conn. a City Series model,
“St. Louis”, ca 1874. The Chicago, Cincinnati, and St.
Louis models were the first of the city series, followed in a year or two by Atlanta, New Orleans, and
Nashville. Note all these are in the Midwest. ST had
saturated the north east and looking for new markets in the west. This was also the time they started
making the Fashion clocks sold out of St. Louis. The
walnut case is 15.5 inches tall and in very nice original condition. You
may find one tiny veneer chip somewhere. The movement runs 8
days and strikes hours on a gong. A great house clock, plain yet will
fit any décor. Ly-Seth Thomas, page 208. $150-$250.
$200
449.
Seth Thomas, Thomaston, Conn. Chime Clock No. 14, ca 1911. Mahogany case is 15 inches tall and in original condition. Could use
some polish. Large bowed and beveled glass over
the etched silver dial. The dial is signed. The large 8
day movements chimes each quarter hours and
strikes the hours on perfectly tuned rods. It is running and striking but may need chimes adjusted
after shipping. There are double movements same
as the Sonora Chime clocks, one for time, one for
striking. Strike is adjusted on/off on the side. LySeth Thomas #404. $250-$500.
$110
F. Kroeber, New York, mantel clock, “Saratoga”, ca
1881. The 20 inch high case is ebony with gold decorations all over. The finish is original, appears to never
been cleaned. Excellent door glass with reverse gold
painted designs. Side door latch, a super cut glass
pendulum with fleur dey leis, signed beat scale, silver
bell, and porcelain dials. This clock is a cut above
most mantel clocks with its extra touches. On the
back are most of two paper labels. The 8 day movement is running
and striking hours on the bell. What a nice clock. Ly-Kroeber, page
339. He placed a $750 value on the clock in 2006. $250-$500.
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and bought. The brass on the front is clean and polished, the glasses
are original and nice, but the one bad part is the old dirty paper dial.
It has a brass pendulum bob, Chinese gong base with coil gong, and
an 8 day movement looking a great deal like the original ST movements. It is running and striking the gong correctly. $100-$200.
$100
“Column”, ca 1863. Note the size of this case is 19
inches tall, about the size of the small OG’s and
other mantel clocks ST was making thousands of
during this period. This is one of the most unusual ST clocks I have ever seen. I can only imagine it
was made for a foreign market, probably South
America. The base, viewing port, columns, and
top were all painted black. The other parts of the
case are solid wood that is unknown to me. The grain is straight
line. All over the black paint are gold splotches like chickenpox. I
first thought it may have been a Bubba addition but it was put there
originally for it has 100 years of smoke accumulated all over the case
and has never been cleaned. Complete label, original dial, original
glasses, door latch, pendulum bob, alarm movement, iron bell, coil
gong and a one day brass movement. A very unusual clock. Ly-Seth
Thomas, page 524. $150-$300.
411.
411.
Ithaca Calendar Clock Co. “Hanging Library No. 6”, ca
1875. The walnut case is 28 inches high, original, clean,
and complete. The back board and all the clips holding
it, are original. Note the label on the back is still pretty
good. Inside the case everything is as it should be, the
8 day movement is running and striking the coil gong
on the hours. There are century old pencil notations
inside disclosing the clock being serviced. The pendulum is the correct type for this model. The paper dials
are very old, slightly worn, but I would expect they
would have been replaced at least once by this time. The hands are
replacements and the calendar roller papers are old and dark. Overall this is a very nice original clock. Ly-Calendar #340. $500-$750.
$100
416.
New Haven Clock Co., New Haven, Conn. mantel
clock, “Round Gothic, Extra”, ca 1880. The 17.25
inch rosewood case is near perfect, original, clean,
and polished. The glasses are original, bottom having a small amount of paint loss. The painted dial is
original, now aged and slightly dirty, and the hands
are correct. Inside the case is part of the label, old
brass pendulum bob, coil gong and the 8 day brass
movement. It is running and striking the coil gong
each hour. Ly-New Haven #1219. $100-$200.
412.
$10
417.
$100
F. Kroeber, New York, enameled iron mantel clock, “Richelieu”, ca
1895. Black enamel on iron case, covered with metal ornaments. All
present and intact except for a piece on the top ornament. The case
is11.5 inches high and 14 inches wide. Flat glass
in the brass sash, signed paper dial that is
worn, and hands that are correct. There is a
metal cover over the movement opening.
Inside is a large signed brass eight day movement with Kroeber’s special pendulum arrangement. The clock is running and striking a
gong on the hours. Underneath the case is about one half of the
paper label. Ly-Kroeber, page 201. $150-$300.
$210
C. W. Feishtinger, Fritztown, Penn. Victorian kitchen clock with his unusual calendar movements, ca
1890’s. His mechanisms were fitted up to various
styles of Waterbury Clock Co. Victorian kitchen
clocks with unmarked Waterbury eight day time
and striking movements. This oak case is 22 inches
tall, complete and all original including the glass,
dials, hands, and movements. It is running and
functioning properly. His mechanism featured individual adjustment of day, date, and month indexes, yet actuated as
a unit in operation. Note the day of week roller in the base of the
case. If you like calendar clocks you need one of the Feishtinger
clocks. Ly-Calendar, page 80; Millers-Calendar Clocks, pages 146-147.
$350-$600.
414.
$121
New Haven Clock Co. mantel clock, “Trent”, ca 1881.
This is a well-designed walnut case that is 20 inches
tall, complete and original. The glass and paint are
original, hands are correct but dial paper is a replacement. It has an 8 day movement that is running
and striking hours on a coil gong. The pendulum is a
correct New Haven pendulum and is pictured in LyNew Haven, page 401. Most of the case has either
small lathe turnings, i.e. finials, grooved designs, and
some intricate jig saw trim. The door latch is correct.
Ly-New Haven, #1288. $150-$250.
Sessions Clock Co. mission clock, “Jupiter”, ca 1908.
Oak case is 17 inches high, all original and in excellent
condition. All the brass numerals, brass hands, and
brass pendulum are intact. The 8 day time only movement is running. This one is about as good as they
come. Ly-Sessions #654. $75-$150.
413.
$400
418.
$200
Seth Thomas, Thomaston, Conn. crystal regulator, “Empire No. 7”,
ca 1911. The 8 day movement is running and striking a Cathedral bell (gong) on the half hour and
hours. It has the original imitation mercury pendulum, a two prong winding key, correct hands, and
nice one piece signed dial. There are four beveled
glasses in the brass case, one of which has a corner
chip. The 12.5 inch high case has a rich gold or
bronze finish, now tarnished from lack of cleaning
and polishing. The case needs to be cleaned, otherwise a nice century old clock. Ly-Seth Thomas #727. $250-$500.
$100
Chinese mantel clock almost exactly like the Seth
Thomas city series clock, the Chicago. Thousands of
these have been imported and sold all over the US,
many to unsuspecting buyer/collectors who thought it
was the real ST Chicago. That said, it is a very nice clock.
The case is nicer than many of the originals I have seen,
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The horses are both intact as is the jockey and original pull cord. The
coin box opening on the base is missing although the base is there.
The paint has faded on all parts, on some
completely missing, but no effort has been
made to restore or clean it in any way. All
mechanical parts are accounted for. A pristine example of this bank recently sold at
auction for over $110,000. This piece is part
of a 2000 piece collection we will be selling
over many auctions.
$100
“Ansonia Brass And Copper Co., Ansonia, Con.”
Rare “Illuminated Match Strike Alarm Clock”, ca
1869. The one day time and alarm movement is
signed, “H. J. Davies”. I have only had one other of
this model and seen no others. The clock case is
only 12 inches high but with the striking stuff on top
it goes up to 16.5 inches. The case is original and
complete, has original glasses, excellent label inside. I believe it is all there and working properly.
The painted metal dial is very nice, the clock winds
and runs. When the alarm goes off the apparatus lights a match that
lights the lamp wick. $600-$750.
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106.
“Belmont Jr”, coin operated race horse game by Merchants Advertising Co. ca 1933. It takes nickels to operate the machine. You select your horse and the odds and points are awarded for the winner.
I invested some nickels to see how it worked, and it performs as
intended. The Vintage Arcade Preservation Society has 6,494 members who collect or sell games of this type and none of those members has owned the Belmont Jr game. They have asked for info on
this game, so here it is. I hope they show some
interest. The machine is quite heavy and large.
It is 26 inches long, 16 inches wide, 9 inches
high. On the back a drawer slides out to collect
the coins. There is an old label of instructions
inside the drawer. Above the drawer, around
the mechanical parts of the game, there are
two large sheets of operating instructions. I
am unable to find a value for this rare machine
but I suspect some collectors will let me know
with their bids. $1000-?.
$100
Darche Electric Clock Co., Chicago, Illinois, electric battery alarm
timepiece, ca 1886. I have seen a dozen or so of this model over the
years, and none had all the attachments, i.e. wires, etc., but this is
the nicest one I have ever seen. It has letters
and names all over the case. The alarm clock
is not running and there are no batteries
hooked up to light the bulb. The copper
finish is excellent and original. They also
made it in nickel. It is 8 inches high and 12.5
inches wide. It is a novelty folks, don’t worry about the clock running, we sell alarms clocks also if you need
something to wake you up in the mornings. Pictured and described
in Ehrhardts first book, page 123. $100-$200.
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$100
107.
Miniature Baseball World Champion, coin operated flip-ball, baseball skill trade stimulator game, ca 1930’s. Made by Peo MFG. Co.
This table top classic game allows the player a full
inning “at bat” for just one penny. After one coin is
deposited the batter is given the opportunity to
“hit” three steel balls. You will either hit a sacrifice
fly, a single, double, triple, home run, or an out
(three outs and the game is over). One of the features on the playing field is three dials, two keeps
tally of the score, and one keeps track of the innings. No key came with the game. I know there
are coins in the box for I put some in to play the
game. Recorded recent sales of this game are in the $1000-$1600
range. $500-$1000.
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$100
“The Plato Clock”, stamped underneath the case. Probably made by
Ansonia Clock Co., ca 1904. American Everready Co. New York, finance the production of about 40,000 Plato clocks, this
model being the top of the line selling for $17 in 1904.
The company also made Everready Batteries. The Plato
clock has no hands or dial, upper plates show the hour,
lower the minutes. The brass case was cast with designs top and bottom with a round heavy glass globe in
between. The movement in the base of the case should
run 24 hours is not presently running. It is wound and
set underneath. Pictured in all the Ehrhardt books. $150
-$300.
108.
$110
$110
German Oswald, small carved dog, ca 1926. Dog is 6
inches high, original makers label on the base, backwind and set one day movement is running, but not
for long. Has been in this large collection of novelty
clocks for 30 years, never wound or oiled. Dog collar
did not come with the Oswald originally. Eyes rotate
to indicate the hours and minutes. This is an unusual
model for the makers name, country, and other things are etched
into the case back. $200-$350.
“Original Shepard Hardware Cast Iron Jolly Nigger
Mechanical Bank”, ca 1882. The bank name is
signed on the back of this cast iron mechanical
bank. This is the most popular mechanical bank
ever created because no other has been made in
more variations, manufactured in more countries,
or made for a longer time span. This is the first
model produced by Shepard’s, thus is the most
collectable of all mechanical banks. Ours has well
preserved eyes, the lips and coat were bright red originally, now
faded and dirty. It is operational but the tiny coin opening on the
base is missing. It is signed on the base and the back. $150-$300.
101.
$100
109.
$310
Groetchen Mfg. Co. slot machine, “Columbia”,
ca 1936. The company made 76 different machines starting in 1930. This machine is signed,
“No. A-200”. It is a 5 cent machine and operates like any other slot machine I have ever
seen, put your money in, pull the handle, and
hope the cherries line up. I would call it medi-
$1000
Original Horse Race mechanical bank, patented 1871. Manufactured
by the J. E. Stevens Company and signed on top, “Patented Aug. 15,
1871”. Parts of a label on the round side reads, “Horse Race Bank”.
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um size, 15 inches wide, 19 inches tall and 12 inches deep. It has a key
lock, with key, and the original container in the back that you take
out and dump the sucker’s nickels. It sits on a wood base, has all the
parts it started out with, and is signed all over, and has some instructions inside. It is operating properly as far as we can tell. We
checked information on the internet and saw where it booked for
$650 back in the 1990’s and I saw where a retail dealer bought one
at a live auction for $525. $400-$600.
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E. Ingraham & Co. oak mantel clock, “McKinley”, ca
1899. One of their Spanish American War series.
The one seen most often is “Admiral Dewey”. The
McKinley is pretty rare. The oak case is 23 inches
tall, features pressed designs in the oak of flags,
cannonballs, McKinley, anchors, and stars. The
glass has flags, eagles, and war armament of various kinds. The pendulum is a common Ingraham
style, dial is probably a replacement. The 8 day
movement is running, striking a coil gong that is attached to a
signed gong base. I must admit the guy stamped on the top of this
case is not pictured in Ly-Ingraham but the clock is correct. LyIngraham #304. $300-$500.
$10
Waterbury Clock Co. one day movement on top of a 6 inch high
metal bank building. Top lifts off to access the movements wind and
set. The movement is running. The building is hollow so I guess you
could store your valuables. In front of the building is a glass ink well.
Signed on the building is, “J.S. Fidelity & Guaranty Co.”, and “We Will Bond You”, and
“Accident-Liability / Automobile-Steam Boiler”,
and “Agents In Every City / Capital $2,000,000”,
and “Judicial Bonds-Contract Bonds / BurglaryPlate Glass”, and “Fidelity Bonds”. Don’t you
suppose this was to advertise the bank? Da. $50
-$100.
111.
111.
116.
$100
$200
“Charles F. Adams, Erie, Pa.”, mantel clock with calendar, ca 1886.
He formed C. F. Adams & Co. to manufacture and
sell washing machines, and he also sold clocks just
like this one. It was probably made by Ingraham, or
other clock makers. His father you may remember
was also a successful washing machine manufacturer and he sold out to the American Wringer Co.
We have always assumed that they gave a clock to
those buying their machines. Not true, they sold
clocks and washing machines. This excellent walnut clock is 23.5 inches tall, has all its nice ornaments, etchings, finials, etc. and the original “Liberty” signed glass.
The old dial is original and dark, but look great in the case. Nice label
inside, brass pendulum bob, brass gong base with cathedral gong,
and 8 day movement with a simple calendar. $250-$400.
$200
“Electricity” coin operated shock machine. Put a
penny in the slot; turn the handle to the amount of
shock you wish to endure. Take hold of both knobs
on the bottom and turn them to receive the amount
of electricity you selected. Battery operated. Signed
on the front, “Challenge Your Friends – Real Shocking Fun”. The makers name is on the front but I cannot read it. Key lock, with key. Back is removed to
access the battery and money your friends deposited. I am told
young kids love it. $250-$500.
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$200
E. Ingraham & Co. mantel clock, another of Ingraham’s clocks in their Spanish American War series.
This one features Admiral Lee on the crest. It is
identical to #514 except the dial may be original on
this one. Ly-Ingraham #1011. $300-$500.
French electric/battery clock. The dial is signed, “Paris /
D L / Bus. G. D. G.”. The movement winds in back of the
tin can, and it is running. The brass clock sits on top of
a wood case; together they are 12 inches tall. In front is
a Thermometre with Centigrade and Reaumur markings. Apparently a battery sits inside the case and rings
the bell underneath the case. What does the bell have
to do with anything? There is no setting for hour rings
or an alarm. Does it ring on the hours” The two piece
dial is porcelain. Very unusual. $100-$200.
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$200
117.
$100
Terrapin with a clockwork movement under the plastic like (or real shell) terrapins
back. The case is metal other than the
back. The spring movement winds underneath. When you push down on the head,
or the tail, it rings very loud on a large bell under the terrapins back.
This novelty piece came from a hotel in Ohio where it sat on the
front desk. Usually bells were used to ring for a Bellman. The back is
very fragile and will break and/or chip is you do not handle gently.
Head to tail is 7 inches. Very rare I am sure. I have never seen one
before. $150-$300
$200
Original One Cent / Penny Master Gumball machine,
ca 1923. All original including the label of instructions
on the front glass which normally would have been
removed, and it has the original key to open the lock
on top to put in the gumballs, and a lock on the front
to access all the penny’s. The 16 inch high case has
original paint still intact, black on the top and base,
and red on the center sections, except silver in front
which was common on all the Master machines. It is
loaded with gumballs and works great. It is embossed on the front, “The Master / pat. Aug 14 – 23”. Prices on EBay
are all over the board, from a high of $600 to a low of $275. The low
ones had several problems. $300-$500.
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$100
Elephant that dispenses cigarettes. You fill the box on his back with
cigarettes, would probably hold about a pack. You turn the elephant’s tail and a roller inside the box turns
allowing a cigarette to drop in a slot and it
then drops it in the holder underneath the
elephant. It is all metal, 9.5 inches long, 5.5
inches high, red paint is gradually chipping
off. It is not signed anywhere. Very rare novelty piece. $150-$300.
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condition and the main reason we think it is correct because we
have two other Jumpers either in this auction or upcoming auctions
that we know the dolls are correct, and all three are very similar
underneath the swing seat. The seats and dolls are one piece. The
swing “ropes” may be replacements. Others we have are wire. The
bobbing doll movement is a timepiece running one day. It is operating properly. The Jumpers and Swings usually sell at the large auction houses from $800 to $1000, even with replaced dolls. LyAnsonia, page 65. $600-$900.
$100
Coin operated “Test Your Grip” game by Gottleib Mfg. Co., Chicago,
IL, ca. 1920’s. These machines sell upwards of $2000 on EBay. It is a 1
cent coin machine and kids love it. The one hand
grip in the middle is to test you hand grip
strength. The two handles on the sides you operate with two hands, either pulling them together,
or pushing apart to test your arm strength. The
machine has been in regular use by a family of
children, and probably adults, and overall for its
age is in very good condition. $1000-$2000.
120.
124.
Ansonia Clock Co., Ansonia, Conn. “Swing No. 1”, ca
1880. The brass case still has a full coat of nickel on it
and has hardly any wear. It is 11.25 inches tall, complete and original. The one day timepiece movement is
running. The tin can movement holder has the usual
backwind and set knobs. It is running as I write this,
HOWEVER, none of these old novelty clocks in this
auction have been in operation or oiled for many
years. They are part of a 2000 piece collection accumulated over many years. The dial is signed and slightly
dark but no stains. The hands and glass are original so
is the doll and swing.
$210
Coin operated machine, “Lucky 7”, made by Vendor Mfg Inc. Nashville, TN, ca 1950’s?? I found
some Lucky 7 machines on the web, but they
were large pinball type machines, and selling for
big bucks. This is a 5 cent machine, desktop size,
put your money in the slot, turn the handle and a
pair of dice that are lying on a rubber mat begin
to vibrate and the dice jump around until the
vibration stops and then the dice come to rest. If you get seven, you
win. What? I guess that depends on the players. The metal box is 14
inches long, 10 inches wide. Key lock on the back, with key. $300$500.
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121.
126.
$10
Plato Clock Co. stamped underneath the case. It is believed that the
Ansonia Clock Co. made the clocks for Plato. This model is their top of the line. Note the cast brass top with
female head, and a matching cast brass base. The one
day movement is running. There is no wind key on the
base but I used a key from another Plato and got it
running. The one fault with this clock is it is missing the
three glasses around the center. $50-$100.
$300
Junghans, Germany, small swinger on Diana statue. The
metal statue is intact and retains it fine bronze patina.
The perfect porcelain dial is signed, “Junghans, Germany”, and the hands are correct. The base has a black
patina and it is very nice. The clock is ticking away as I
examine the piece and write the description. The 8 day
movement is set and wound on the back of course, and
the swing arm itself retains most of its original gilding. It
stands almost 16 inches high and overall is as fine an
example of the Junghans mini swing as we have sold.
$400-$600.
123.
$110
Oswald, German, “Wise Old Owl”, ca 1930. The 7.5
inch case is perfect, no chips or wear anywhere. The
owl is signed, “Germany” on the back. I wound the
one day movement but could not detect a tick. Like
most others in this huge collection it has not been in
operation in many years. Oil would probably take
care of it. The body is molded composition on a book
base. The left eye shows minutes, the right shows
hours. $200-$300.
$300
Coin operated card game, “Twenty One”, ca 1920’s. Played like regular Black Jack. Insert your coin, any denomination, pull the handle and you are given
two numbers. In my deal I got 7 & 5. The
House pulled their lever and got, “Beat 18”.
I then pulled a small lever below the dial to
draw a card/number. I drew 4, still good. I
pulled a second lever and drew a 10, busted.
House won. It does not look like you get a
payoff from the machine, probably play
with friends, one being House. I cannot find a makers name. There
may be one somewhere on the inside parts. $300-$750.
122.
$100
127.
$100
Beating Heart Clock, Germany. A beautiful little clock in its own carrying or storage case. Can be removed from the case and used on a
dresser or shelf for it has a fold out
stand in back. The dial is signed, everything is original and in near perfect
condition. The travel case doors close
and latch in front. Like the previous
clocks has not been wound or serviced
in years. It was completely run down meaning it was running, but
after I wound it nothing happened. Probably just needs some oil.
$100-$200.
$100
Ansonia Clock Co., Ansonia, Conn. “Jumper No. 2”, ca
1894. The 14.5 inch high case is nickel plated and although showing a little age is still in relative nice condition. Naturally the parts that are handled more will
show a little more wear. The original paper dial is clean,
only slightly soiled on the four and five, and the hands
appear to be original. The porcelain doll we believe to
be correct for the Ansonia Jumpers but it is not like
those pictured in the catalog. The doll is in excellent
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$710
Bradley & Hubbard, iron case clock, “Continental”, ca
1860. An early and very rare moving eye novelty clock,
one of hundreds we will be offering this year. The
movement is a 30 hour time only, blinking and running
although I did not test it for long running. The paint on
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it could be possible. The levers on the ends do not work the same
but both take your money. One may dispense money but I cannot
get it to do that. $300-$500.
the old clock has some original and some poorly touched up. This is
perhaps their most rare model and usually sells near $2000 if in decent condition. This one has a missing continental hat and the dial is
probably a replacement but otherwise all original. The clock would
be 16 inches high with the hat, 15 inches now. $1000-$1500.
129.
134.
Dungan & Klump, Model II Dickory Dickory Doc "Mouse
Clock", circa 1910. This is an early version of the Model II
made by the New Haven Clock Co. Dungan designed the
clock for his daughter Emily, with no intention of marketing it until Klump convinced him it had resale value. They
made five models of the Mouse Clock and a few variation
of each model. They apparently could not make one to
satisfy them. This wood case was finished in a mahogany
stain and only a few hundred of the Model II were made.
Model III was never made because of a poor relationship
between them and the New Haven company. Model IV
was made by the Sessions Clock Company. Our Model II
strikes the bell on the hours on a bell. The mouse moves
up the clock until the clock strikes one at which time the
mouse slides down with a loud thud. Note that the complete label is
plastic covered on the inside of the lower door. This clock appears
to be all original and operational except it is missing a piece of wood
on the top. $750-$1000.
$210
“One Hand Clock Co., Warren, Pa. U.S.A.” signed on the 6.5 inch dial
of this ca 1930 novelty clock. They made this clock
in 3 sizes that I am aware of, a 9 inch dial and the
largest being 12 inch. The old stand and bezel still
has some brass patina, but showing age and
wear. The paper dial is in pretty nice condition,
only slightly stained. The movement winds and
sets in back. It was running as I wrote this but did
not test for long running. $300-$500.
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$100
Nazi Germany elephant clock. Metal case is hollow on the back,
painted solid black except for the blanket over the elephants back.
The outline of the blanket was painted a gold
color originally and there are two large swastika’s above the clock face on the blanket. The
swastika was used as the symbol of the Nazi
Party. It is a cross with the ends bent backwards. The one day movement winds and sets
in back, was ticking for me, but sounds very
lazy. The case is 10 inches wide, 8 inches high.
$100-$200.
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$10
136.
$200
Seth Thomas & Sons, New York, metal cased
clock, "No. 8028-1874". The 18 inch high case
originally had a "French bronze, verde antique
or light verde" finish, according to the Seth
Thomas catalogs. It appears to me to have no
finish, now green. The statue of the important
female person is bolted to the base, easily removable. There are musical instruments, mythical birds, female busts, and other cast objects
around and about the case. It has a nice beveled glass in the sash,
correct hands and very nice one piece signed porcelain dial. On the
back is a hinged metal door over the opening to the movement.
Inside the case is their typical signed round French type 8 day movement that strikes half hours and hours on a nickel bell. You only
wind this movement every 15 days. Ly-Seth Thomas #3253. $250$500.
$10
Punch A Ball game. 12 inch high metal case on a wood base and has
a wood top. Two key locks to access the ball bearing
colored balls and restore a fresh supply of balls to
the front. It indicates 5 cents to Punch A Ball, but
there is nowhere to deposit the coins. You simply
punch the lever on the right side and the balls slide
down a chute. Certain color balls score higher than
others; such as red ball scores 500 points, green ball
100 points, etc. $50-$100.
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$110
Ansonia Clock Co. New York, Crystal Regulator, "Roy", ca 1914. Polished brass case is 11 inches high with a convex front.
We rarely see the bowed or convex glasses because
they are usually more expensive and more desirable.
The finish needs to be polished, all four glasses are
beveled, even the bowed one, and all are perfect. It
has a signed one piece porcelain dial that has no hairlines or other problems. The hands and imitation mercury pendulum are correct for this clock. Also included is a two prong winding key. Ly-Ansonia #382. $200$350.
Schermack stamp vending machines. This two unit
machine features two separate stamp dispensers
mounted on a single metal base. Each dispenser
has a metal face with crank handle. The interior
metal mechanisms are covered by clear plastic.
One key services the front lock on both devices. Ca
1950’s. $50-$100.
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$100
$300
“The Fletcher” Super Automatic Service, Didsbury, Manchester,
Great Britain. A time only English clock in the front of the case, dial
signed only, “Foreign”, meaning made for export. Judging by the hands I believe it was
made around 1930. I have not completely figured out the function of this clock but I believe
it is coin operated to allow so much time, perhaps with a dance partner, which was a common thing in England. It will take a nickel in one
slot and a penny or dime in the other. After inserting a coin it stops
in the chute until you pull out the levers on each end of the case. It
is in a modern wood case, 14 inches wide, 11 inches high. The previous collector called it a coin dispenser. I don’t see that function but
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$140
Seth Thomas “Dover”, ca. 1889. A 21-inch walnut
case that has been cleaned but not recently, with
incised designs and a fancy door glass with a gold
stencil that surrounds the old ST paper dial. The
signed 8-day ST 5 7/8 and ½ movement is running
and striking on the hour and half-hour on a fancy
Seth Thomas gong. The alarm mechanism has been
removed and the pendulum bob has had all the
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brass finish polished off, leaving a copper base. The Seth Thomas
label on the bottom is worn to black. Running and striking as expected. We sold one in 2013 for $225. $150-$250.
$100
Jefferson Electric “Golden Helm”, 1958. This is another
mystery clock from the 1950’s. This nautically-themed
clock, with hook and anchor hands and a ship’s wheel
bezel is just under 8 inches high. The finish on this
clock is clean and it has a new cord. It is running reliably and quietly. This is a great clock for the sailing enthusiast. $100-$150.
New Haven Drop Octagon #2, 1880. A very nicely refinished rosewood or mahogany-veneered case, 24 inches tall
with a professionally repainted 12-inch dial on
the original pan. Both glasses are old, the upper has been reputtied into place, the lower
matches the eglomise pattern shown in Ly’s
book on New Haven clocks, page 165. The
hands are old but probably not original. The
time-only 8-day movement is pinned with rebushings evident, but is not signed. It is running
reliably. There are sufficient remnants of the
label to establish the manufacturer. $100-$175.
Prepaid shipping: $15
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$391
New Haven Saxon, ca. 1880-1920. This is the smaller Saxon model, with an 8-inch dial. It is only 18.5
inches tall, in a rosewood case. The case has been
refinished, but the doors appear to retain their
original finish and are a bit darker than the sides of
the case. This, of course, is not noticeable from
the front and really is only evident when the doors
are open. No label, inside or back, but the timeonly 8-day movement is signed. It is running reliably. It appears to have a very high quality paper
dial replacement. The hands are correct and old, both glasses are
old, the lower has been repainted, not quite to specifications, but
close enough for most of us. The pendulum is correct to this model,
with a patent date of 1881 noted on the front. As noted, New Haven made this model in two sizes (8 and 10-inch dials), and also
made a mosaic. We sold one long ago for $379, the only one on
record in the Antique Clocks Price Guide. $250-$350.
Lone Trail Cigar advertiser clock, ca. 1910. This is likely a Japanese
box clock made for Schmidt & Company cigar manufacturers out of
New York City. Schmidt & Co. were in business from 1875 to 1915
and marketed a number of cigar lines, each with a unique brand and
label. This Lone Trail brand label was copyrighted in 1901. The label
continues to be a popular image, and if you have
an original cigar box label for this brand it is currently worth well over $1000. This clock is not that
valuable. The movement is unsigned, 8-day time
and strike and is running efficiently. Everything
appears original except the hands, including the
lower cut glass and the paper dial, unfortunately
stained with oil on the right side. The original finish is very dark but there is a nice routed pattern
on the door frame, with rope twists above and
below. The clock is 18.25 inches high. Why are
Native Americans associated with cigar sales? Presumably because
they introduced tobacco to Europeans in the 1500’s. Indeed, the
first profitable crop from the Jamestown colony was tobacco for
export to England. No comparable sales for this clock, but original
advertisers like this retail for $400-$800.
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$400
EN Welch “Lucca”, ca. 1880. A beautiful 23.5-inch rosewood case,
dark but not overly dark – just aged. All the glasses are original,
including the two side glasses, with the gold pattern on the front glass in good shape. The side
glasses are held in place with their original putty.
All the finials are present and accounted for, and
look original, but the right top finial has lost his
neck - barely noticeable. Note the delicate and
original inverted finials under the cornice. There
are no significant chips or scratches to the case;
the dial was repainted by Jon Cesar. The signed
Welch movement with a fancy Welch pendulum is
running strongly and striking a nickel bell on the
hour. There is a good label on the back. $400$600.
610.
$221
$1121
Atkins Clock Co. Octagon Drop 30-day, 1856-57. Irenus Atkins
formed the Atkins Clock Manufacturing Company in 1855, and began manufacturing 30-day double-fusee octagon drop timepieces from 1856 to 1857. Prior to
this he had been in partnership with Adna Whiting with an agreement with Joseph Ives to use
his lever spring movement in 30-day clocks, and
after 1859 the Atkins Clock Company made 8day spring time-and-strike movements, all in the
same 25-inch rosewood octagon drop case seen
here. The double-fusee movement in this clock
is running steadily but with some slight irregularity in the beat. The ripple molding around
the octagon border is complete; the painted metal dial appears to
be original and is in good shape, with some alligatoring of an old
varnish coating; the lower glass bears the distinctive design characteristic of these clocks, and has been rebacked in black. We can find
three weaknesses: The hands are probably not original, the label is
largely illegible, and the ivory handle on the upper door over the
dial has been replaced. A double-fusee model sold at Schmitts in
May 2011 for $1500. $1200-$1500.
660.
$161
Anglo- American Round Drop, ca. 1890. Although
there is no label identifying the maker, this is typical of Anglo-American clocks made for export to
England. The 8-day brass time-and-strike movement is signed New Haven and is running and
keeping time, striking on a nickel bell with a very
nice tone. The 27-inch walnut case has mother of
pearl button inserts around the front, connected
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are original. You can find this clock on pages 242-243 of Ly’s book
on Ansonia clocks. The Ansonia 8-day movement is running reliably,
striking the hour and half-hour; the strike chain is quite noisy. The
pendulum is new. The interior is as spacious as a Buick and could be
used easily to hide your excess cash. Half-a-dozen sales in the Antique Clocks Price Guide, most recently (2011) for $1900 at Harris.
$1840-$2100.
by very thin inlaid lines of an unidentified material. The painted 11inch metal dial is probably original, with some crackling of the paint,
and the numbering has been touched up. Both glasses are newer,
and the carved door on the bottom does not have a clasp to hold it
closed. Some wear overall, but a better example than is typical.
$150-$300.
661.
$390
664.
Russell & Jones “Garland”, 1889-1893. Russell and Jones took over
the bankrupt Terry Clock Company in Pittsfield MA. They offered
the Garland in walnut, oak, and cherry; this clock appears to be walnut or possibly cherry. The clock is shown on page 195 of Ly’s American Clocks, Volume 1. The 78-inch case has been nicely stripped but
has no top-coat, and might benefit from a light finishing oil or wax.
The 8-day signed movement strikes a cathedral
gong on the hour and half-hour, and is running and
keeping time. The large brass pendulum bob has
had a rough life (how do pendulum bobs get so
beaten up?); there is a brass beat scale behind it,
but it is not original to the clock. The old replacement paper dial has yellowed and the hands are not
original. There is a possibility that the base is also a
replacement, but if so it is an excellent job, as it is
not apparent from the front. There is evidence of a
former label on the back. The front glass is new,
but all four side glasses are old. This is not a common clock, with only one listing in the Antique
Clocks Price Guide, at $850 in 2007 at Schmitt’s. That clock had
more significant issues than this one. $350-$850.
Seth Thomas “Oregon”, 1883. With the “Cocobola finish” and marquetry ornamentation on top. No doubt the finish on this 19.5-inch
case has been renewed, but it looks great. There is a split to the
wood at the top of the door, but otherwise no significant flaws. The
dial was repainted by The Dial House and the
hands are old, but not Seth Thomas hands (but
close enough for most of us). The glass in the
door is nice and old. The Seth Thomas 8-day timeand-strike movement has had some significant
repairs and I can’t keep it running for more than a
half a day or so. At one time it had an alarm (alarm
mounting holes are filled in the backboard); it
strikes the hour on a cathedral gong. No label left
inside, and no date on the back. A couple of recent sales on eBay, for $355 and $560. $355-$560.
661.
$100
Seth Thomas “Pittsburgh V.P.”, ca. 1880. A 23-inch
walnut case in reasonable shape. Someone used
tape on the sides and the finish was roughened
when the tape was removed, but I think that can
be restored with just a bit of steel wool followed
by some wax. The case has been cleaned but not
thoroughly, so there is room for further improvement if you prefer a freshly restored look. All the
trim pieces are present and in place, but again
some cleaning might be warranted. The dial is a new paper replacement and the dial pan may not be original, as it has been glued to
the brass bezel. The hands are old and correct. Behind the dial is
the appropriate 8-day Seth Thomas movement that strikes on a
shiny brass bell behind the cut glass pendulum unique to this and
just a couple of other Seth Thomas clocks. It is running and striking
as expected. The glass is early 20th century and there is no label
inside or out, and no date on the back. We sold one in March of
2013 for $730. $500-$750.
666.
$181
Ingraham “Grecian Mosaic”, 1871-1873. This is an 8day model, 14.5 inches high. Note the mosaic pattern, walnut and maple(?) on the bezel and rosettes, nicely refinished. The glass is old, held in by
old putty, but I’m not sure it is 1870’s old. The
painted dial is flaking, the hands are old, and the
movement is signed and running and striking the
hours on a bell. The alarm is hooked up and also
strikes on the bell, winding separately. Good green label inside, and
also on the back of the door. A note on the back of the clock provides provenance back to 1965. Recent sales of this clock from $180
to $400.
663.
$211
Ansonia “Elysian” crystal regulator, 1914. The 16.5-inch “rich gold”finished case shows modest wear, with tarnish on
the four posts. All four beveled glasses are chipand scratch-free. The urn on top shows the greatest wear, and is not firmly attached. The clock ran
for a bit but is now stuck, and the movement probably needs to be disassembled and cleaned. The
porcelain dial with outside escapement is in good
shape. The hands are appropriate to Ansonia crystal regulators. Not an uncommon model, with
plenty of examples in the Antique Clocks Price
Guide, selling for $300 to $500.
662.
$321
$1721
Ansonia “Senator”, 1904. A large and impressive cabinet clock with gilded brass trimmings
all around. The 22-inch high oak case has been
refinished and some of the brass trim has
been repainted, including the gold Venus de
Milo’s on the front. The silver dial is in outstanding shape, bright and shiny, with just a
couple of spots of excessive wear. The hands
667.
$110
Ansonia “Register”, 1901. A porcelain clock in
cobalt with a rococo sash, beveled glass, and
open escapement in a signed porcelain dial. Not
quite 11.5 inches high by 13 inches wide, with no
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671.
chips or evident repairs. Ansonia 8-day movement, running and
keeping time, striking on the hour and half-hour. Just needs a touch
of cleaning. $450-$550.
Ansonia “La Calle”, ca. 1900. A Royal Bonn porcelain clock in Cream with pink, rose, and violet flowers on the front and sides. The signed porcelain
dial has no flaws, Ansonia hands, and a beveled
glass in rococo sash. The signed Ansonia 8-day
movement with an open escapement is running
and striking on the hour and half-hour. The case is
14.5 inches high by 10 inches wide and has no chips
or evident repairs. This is an uncommon model;
Schmitt’s sold an identical clock in 2010 for $920, and one with a
different set of flowers for $661 at that same auction. $600-$1000.
668.
$110
Ansonia “La Cannes”, 1904. A Royal Bonn
porcelain clock in a dark green with three
peasant women mending nets on the
shore with a sail boat in front of them. Of
the seven sales records for this model in
the Antique Clocks Price Guide, only two
show this painting; flowers are much
more typical. The signed porcelain dial
has a couple of barely noticeable hairlines,
the hands are Ansonia hands, and the
bezel holds a beveled glass. The signed Ansonia 8-day movement
with an open escapement is running and striking on the hour and
half-hour. The 12-inch high by 11.5-inch wide case has no chips or
evident repairs, but some of the gold highlighting is worn off on the
top and sides due to zealous cleaning. A La Cannes just like this sold
at Schmitt’s in 2008 for $600.
672.
$471
Ansonia “La Rita”, ca. 1895. A Royal Bonn
porcelain clock in Rich Green with pink
and yellow roses on the front. The signed
porcelain dial has a couple of hairlines
between the 5 and 6, Ansonia hands, and
a beveled glass in rococo sash. There is a
slight interior chip to the glass at the 11
position. The signed Ansonia 8-day movement with an open escapement is running and striking on the hour and half-hour. The
case is 11.5 inches high by 14 inches wide and has no chips or evident
repairs. There is some faint crazing to the front painting. An identical clock sold at Schmitt’s in 2010 for $431; we can’t match that here,
as we paid more than our asking price for this clock at auction in
2014. Porcelain clocks have been commanding higher prices of late.
673.
$171
Ansonia La Clairmont, 1904. A Royal Bonn
porcelain clock in Apple Green with pink and
yellow water lilies on the front and sides, and
royal blue highlighting at the top. The signed
porcelain dial has no flaws, Ansonia hands, and a
beveled glass in rococo sash. The signed Ansonia 8-day movement with an open escapement
is running and striking on the hour and halfhour. The case is 11.5 inches high by 11 inches wide and has no chips
or evident repairs. No recent sales of this model. $600-$800.
670.
$110
Ansonia “No. 503”, ca. 1900. A Royal Bonn porcelain clock in Cream with pink flowers on the front
and sides. The signed porcelain dial has no flaws,
Ansonia hands, and a beveled glass in rococo
sash. The signed Ansonia 8-day movement with
an open escapement is running and striking on
the hour and half-hour. The case is 14.5 inches
high by 11 inches wide and has no chips or evident
repairs. Another uncommon model; Schmitt’s
sold a similar one in 2012 for $650. $600-$800.
669.
$110
674.
$400
$800
Ansonia “Reflector”, 1886. A largely refurbished
ebony Reflector. Most if not all of the 35-inch case
has been professionally repainted in a flat black
lacquer and the gold highlighting in the incising
restored. From all evidence it’s an original case, just
repainted. The gold trim panels at the top, bottom,
and sides are original and not repainted; the glass is
original with a very worn pattern unique to this
model. The side mirrors are old but should be beveled. There are no missing finials. The Ansonia
signed paper dial is relatively new, the hands correct and old. The signed movement is running and
striking the hour on a cathedral gong. The brass pendulum bob has
a large dent. We sold a practically perfect edition of this clock a
year ago for $1800, but most of these clocks, like this one, are not in
perfect condition. Nonetheless, this one looks better than most;
clocks in this condition sell for between $800 and $1100.
Ansonia Drop Extra Calendar, 1880’s. A 25-inch
rosewood veneer case with an 11-inch calendar
dial. The clock utilized Terry’s patent calendar
mechanism that shows the date with a calendar hand and month in a window under the 12.
There is a fair amount of chipped veneer
around the outer edge of the bezel that has
been filled and stained nicely to match, and is
not noticeable; there is a bulge to the veneer
on the right side, out of sight, and a few slivers
missing on a side piece of edging. At least one
drop finial is a replacement. Both glasses are old, the upper glass
held in with old putty. The dial appears to be an old repaint, and the
time hands are proper but the calendar hand is red and should be
brass. There is a complete but dark label inside. The signed movement is running, keeping time, and the calendar is advancing.
Schmitt’s sold one in 2010 for $575; the average price on eBay for
this model over the last several years is $598. $400-$600.
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Wm. Gilbert “Nebo”, 1885. This is one of the nicest Nebo’s we’ve
seen. Look at the burled walnut trim bars at the
top and bottom; the finish is deep and rich, and all
the trim pieces are present. The glass is old and
shows little wear, the dial has been repainted (not
repapered), and the pendulum retains the indicator arrow. The only thing this clock lacks is the
label on the back. The signed 8-day movement is
running and striking on the hour on a cathedral
gong. If you have weakness for Eastlake-styling in
your clocks, this clock is hard to resist. It stands
22 inches high. One sold on eBay in 2013 for $307.
$250-$325.
correct, but the minute hand has been adapted from an hour hand;
the upper glass is certainly original and is still held in by the original
putty. Brown and Welch did manufacture these clocks with reversepainted glasses, although this one does not seem typical. It has
small pieces of what appears to be mother-of-pearl glued over losses, giving the glass picture flashes of opalescence from the front.
There also are pieces of brown paper glued to the back of the picture, perhaps to preserve the painting. They do not show through
the front. The ripple molding is unmarred on this 20-inch walnut
case and the finials are correct and appear original, although one
has lost its point (right rear). The handle on the door is not period.
The wire gong is period and Welch/Brown appropriate. The clock is
running, keeping time, and striking on the hour. Prices for these
clocks over the last decade have averaged $3300 at East Coast auction houses. We sold one in May of 2014 for $2885.
676.
678.
671.
$290
$171
$111
Seth Thomas “Violin” reproduction, ca. 1975. The original Seth
Thomas Violin was made by special order and is extremely rare. A
number of skilled woodworkers made high quality reproductions in
the 1970’s, and this is likely one such reproduction.
Ly devotes six pages to these clocks in his book on
Seth Thomas clocks, Volume II. Because the clock
is not signed, we cannot be sure who made it. This
clock contains an early Seth Thomas 8-day timeand-strike movement, an early signed wire gong,
and a later pendulum bob and signed paper dial
and bezel. The glass is not old, and the label on
the back is from a mid-1800’s Seth Thomas clock.
The well-made 31.25-inch case appears to be solid
mahogany, or possibly a darkly stained cherry. The
case, dial, brass bezel and movement all show
signs of neglect and exposure to dust and humidity. The neck of the violin at the pegs was broken
and has been repaired; the damage is not noticeable from the front.
The movement has been ultrasonically cleaned and is running, keeping time, and striking on the hour and half-hour. These reproduction clocks remain popular as novelties; we sold one in 2010 for over
$900. It was in a bit better shape than this one.
Seth Thomas “Oxford”, ca. 1900. Named after the second-oldest
teaching institution in the world, north of London, and part of the
Seth Thomas “College” series. These clocks came in oak or walnut
(this one is walnut) and were designed to compete with the modestly priced pressed wood shelf clocks being
marketed by other clockmakers. The Seth Thomas “Series” clocks utilized intricately carved and
layered pieces to give the clocks a threedimensional look at a modest price. Some of the
wood here is solid walnut while the top has a
walnut veneer, front and back. There are several
veneer repairs evident on the upper right side if
you look closely. The glass is old, the dial is paper with some staining on an old brass bezel.
We had the 8-day time-and-strike signed movement cleaned and it is now running reliably, striking the hours and
half-hours on an old unsigned wire gong. The pendulum is correct
to this model. The clock is 23 inches high and there is a Seth Thomas
label on the back. There used to be an alarm but the mechanism
has been removed, the alarm dial remains. $100-$175.
679.
677.
Wm. Gilbert “Mitra”, 1891. This is a great looking
cherry clock with great Eastlake styling. Too bad
it isn’t all original. We must have been asleep
when we bid on this one, not recognizing that
the doors are replacements (there should only
be one, with a center divider between top and
bottom). There also is a very small piece of trim
missing from the top of the crest. If you can get
past that it is a great clock; beautifully refinished, a large brass pendulum bob, and a signed
8-day time-and-strike movement that is running efficiently, striking a
rich sound on a cathedral gong. The old dial pan with a nickel bezel
holds an old paper dial, with correct hands, and there are the remains of a label on the back. Both glasses are new, as you might
expect. All in all an attractive clock, but not for the purist. Stands
23.5 inches tall. $200-$300.
$1171
E.N. Welch ripple-front Round Gothic (Onion-top), 1848-1857. J.C.
Brown manufactured ripple-front “onion-tops” in the late 1840’s,
and later was bought out by Elisha Welch about 1856. Welch continued to manufacture ripple-fronts through the late 1850’s. The label
in this clock is so dark that it can only be determined that it is a
Brown/Welch label; there are several examples of such labels where
either Brown or Welch is indicated as the primary manufacturer.
Some were manufactured under a Forestville label. The movement
in this ripple-front is signed E.N. Welch, and matches movements
found in other Welch beehives and steeples of
this period. The dial is unsigned, providing no
help; moreover, although it fits the clock correctly, it does not appear to fit the movement
perfectly (the winding holes have been carved
out some), and so it may not be original to this
clock. Alternatively, the movement may not
be original. The dial is certainly old and in nice
shape, probably with the original painted numerals, and shows some touch-up to a scratch
between the 6 and 7. The hands are old and
$211
680.
$130
Seth Thomas “Dallas”, 1885. This is a somewhat uncommon city
series clock in a cabinet design, almost 14 inches tall, made of wal-
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quired. $450-$550.
nut with a walnut burl front and brass plates across the base. The
porcelain dial has some hairline cracks running across it; it sits behind a French sash with a beveled glass. The
hands are interesting, but not quite what is
shown in the catalog photo on page 192 of Ly’s
Vol 1 on Seth Thomas clocks. The cabinet door
locks with the key and shows a date of January
1885. The unusual movement is signed and
counts the hours on a cathedral gong, and the
half-hour on a nickel bell. It is running confidently
and keeping excellent time. There is a black Seth
Thomas label inside. No sales in the Antique
Clocks Price Guide or on eBay; $130-$250 seems
reasonable.
684.
Gilbert “Octagon Drop” Maranville calendar, ca.
1870. Gilbert used this simple calendar patented
by Galusha Maranville in several models. The
movement advances the calendar date daily;
the days of the week and month are set manually each month, turning the studs at the top and
bottom of the dial with the winding key to advance each separately, through small gears on
the back of the studs. The fit of the month and
weekday dials to the gearing is loose, but can be
managed with effort if you want to keep the calendar current. The
dial was originally painted but is typically badly chipped; this clock
has a thick paper dial replacement, with soiling evident at the openings for the weekdays and month. The hands are correct but the
minute hand is a trimmed replacement; the upper glass is old but
the lower tablet is a newer replacement, again correct to style. The
rosewood veneer on the 23.5-inch case is nearly completely intact,
with just a few small chips at the lower left edge. The 8-day Gilbert
movement is running and the calendar is advancing. There is a nice
label inside showing that this clock was made for N. C. Hyde & Co.
Schmitt’s sold one in 2012 for $550. $450-$550.
681.
$111
Seth Thomas “Column”, ca. 1870’s. This popular “mini-column” or
“porthole” clock stands only 16 inches tall and
can be found in a variety of formats: painted
columns, gilded columns (as here), with mirrors
or reverse painted glasses, and one-day and 8day movements, with and without an alarm. It
was made for at least 20 years, spanning the
1870’s. The rosewood veneer on these clocks is
usually missing in places, and this clock is no
exception: veneer is missing from the left side
cornice and top, and has been repaired on the
right base. The missing veneer strip is not a
hard repair job if it is your thing; if not, a little dark stain and no one
will notice. The mirror is old but probably not original, the upper
glass is also old, with bubbles and imperfections. The dial has been
repainted some time ago. Both columns retain a goodly portion of
their original banded gold leaf gilding, and there is still gold surrounding the glasses. The signed lyre-style 8-day movement is running assiduously, striking the hours on a wire gong. A good label
inside, old brass bob, and working latch. $100-$250.
681.
$421
Ansonia “Crown” crystal regulator, 1914. One of
Ansonia’s more popular crystal regulators, 15.5 inches tall in polished brass with rich gold ornaments
and base. Wear to the finish is noticeable but not
excessive; the signed porcelain dial with Arabic
numerals shows some hairlines. Four beveled glasses with no scratches or chips, a replacement 2-jar
pendulum, and a suspended cathedral gong. The
clock is running and striking on the hour and halfhour. The average sale price for 3 Crowns on eBay
over the last several years is $571.
686.
$1210
French gilded brass and slate mantel clock, ca. 1840. The 20-inch
black slate case has an impressive-looking knight from the 16th century on top, crown on his head indicating royalty, sword on his hip, leaning on his helmet, with
his shield at his feet. There is a battle axe on
the left side and a monk in an alcove of the
church at the top with a document in his hand,
no doubt authorizing and blessing the knight’s
mission. There are two layers of slate separated by a bronze intermediary and base, both
covered in front with gilded floral designs. The
porcelain dial is flawless, with Breguet hands
683.
$360
Seth Thomas “St. Paul”, 1880. This is a really nicely refinished 21inch walnut case with beautiful burled walnut on the door, and very
few nicks and scrapes. My suspicion is, however,
that the door is not original. Notice the lack of
stain on the interior of the door. I think the trim
pieces were taken from the original door, but
unfortunately, a couple of trim blocks at the top
and bottom corners are missing. Their absence
isn’t particularly noticeable. The glass in the door
also isn’t old. Other than the door and the paper
dial, everything else appears to be original. The
hands are correct; the mirrored glass pendulum is
correct, with a bit of mirror deterioration evident.
The lyre-type Seth Thomas 8-day movement is clean and running,
counting the hours on a nickel bell. There once was a label on the
interior floor, but no date on the back. There is a bit of a scrape,
nicely touched up, on the top. The finish on this clock is about as
nice as you’ll find. The last time we sold one of these was March
2013, for $750.
682.
$430
$471
Ansonia “Crown” crystal regulator, 1914. Just a bit
nicer than #682, with a fancy gold bezel and a cleaner porcelain dial with Roman numerals and no hairlines. The wear to the finish is again noticeable but
not excessive, the 2-jar pendulum is original, and
there is a fancier standing cathedral gong. Four
beveled glasses with no chips or scratches. Running and striking on the hour and half-hour, as re-
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behind a beveled glass, with Breguet hands. The unsigned movement is time-only but cannot be coaxed to run with the replacement
pendulum hung; it runs like mad if you remove the pendulum, suggesting that the pendulum weight may be too heavy. Another nice
little French clock that needs some attention. $200-$400.
behind an old beveled glass and French sash. There are three colors
of gold here, the gilded ornamentation on the base, including the
sword, shield, and helmet; the darker bronze of the main clock
housing and steeple; and the lighter brass of the knight. Note that
there is a chip off the left top corner of the lower slate base, the
only flaw I can find. The movement is the standard ‘pendule á
Paris’, unsigned, with a count wheel striking mechanism and a silk
thread suspension. It is running vigorously, 8 days at least, counting
the hours and striking on the half-hour on a nickel bell, and can be
viewed through the flat glass in the rear door. Clear a spot for this
guy, he’s going to dominate the space around him in your home.
$1500-$2500.
690.
Ansonia “Tribute”, ca. 1910. This one doesn’t
appear in Ly’s book on Ansonia clocks. It’s 9.5
inches high, with a signed paper dial and a
bright brass center dial and bezel, holding a flat
glass. The hands are Ansonia hands. A nice
cobalt blue-trimmed case with no chips or loss
of paint, and only the slightest crazing. The
signed 8-day movement is running, striking the
hours and half-hours on a flat wire gong. Signed “Tribute” on the
back. A very attractive porcelain clock at an economical price. $250$400.
687.
$211
New Haven “Chime No. 6”, 1911. A 15-inch
bracket-style case finished in Antique Oak
(although it looks like mahogany) with a silvered dial and bezel, holding a convex old glass.
The four finials on top are also metal, originally
silver. The finish is original and shows some
alligatoring. There are screened windows on
either side, one of which has lost the interior
fabric cover. The movement is an 8-day timeand-strike movement that triggers the Wilcock
chime movement, playing the Westminster chimes on four cathedral gongs on the quarter hours. The hourly strike is on a separate
gong. The clock is running and striking the hours, and triggering the
chime movement every 15 min. The chime movement winds separately on the side and can be silenced. We had it cleaned ultrasonically and adjusted for tone, but may need readjustment after delivery (easily done). Only one sale that I can find, in 2006 at Schmitt’s,
for $200. It had a poor dial. $200-$400.
691.
$810
French figural mantel clock, ca. 1880. This gilded
white metal figural on a slate base stands 22 inches tall. The gilding is in good shape, but not perfect; you can see some spots of wear and oxidation. The tip of the dove’s left wing is missing and
the back of the case shows a couple of cracks.
The polished slate base is unmarred. The black
slate dial used to show the name of the dealer,
but is worn off; both hands appear to be painted
replacements. There is no bezel or glass, never
was, and there is no door on the back. The unsigned pendule á Paris movement has an external count wheel and
looks good, but cannot be coaxed to run; the spring is fully wound.
It will strike if you advance the hands. Not a bad looking clock; maybe you can get it running. $750-$1500.
692.
$800
Seth Thomas “No. 1 Extra”, ca. 1875. A 40-inch case
that has been stripped of veneer and adequately
grain painted to resemble rosewood. That’s the
negative; the positive: original upper and lower
glasses (lower glass no doubt repainted), original
painted dial with some flaking; original hands, and
an S.B. Terry time-only 8-day weight-driven movement that is running reliably. The weight shield is a
replacement and the instruction label on it a photocopy of an original. There is an original paper beat
scale. Easily worth twice the asking price if the finish was veneer.
$800-$1000.
689.
$2100
Japy Freres Mystery clock, ca. 1880. The polished slate case on four
brass feet is 9 inches tall, the bronze statue of a young boy holding a
bird nest with a bird in it is 10.5 inches tall and signed “Ferrand”.
This is a rare mystery clock; I can find only one other example that
uses a magnetic mechanism, as this one does, to
drive the free-hanging pendulum. Just beneath
the top of the case is a magnet on a counterweighted verge that swings back and forth, pulling
the hanging pendulum back and forth with it. The
clock is running and keeping time once the pendulum gets properly ‘in sync’ with the verge. The
glass in the rear door has several cracks. The 4inch diameter slate-and-gold dial is behind an old
beveled crystal, the case retains most of the gold
painted incised decorations, and there are no significant chips or scratches to the case. The pendule á Paris 8-day movement is signed “Japy
Freres” and is running, as noted, and striking the
hours and half-hours on a nickel bell. French mystery clocks consistently sell between $4000 and $6000.
688.
$210
$200
French figural mantel clock ca. 1880. This small
brass French figural is 15 inches high. The clock
and figure have been remounted on a wood platform that is not original. The ornate brass base
holds several translucent onyx decorative glasses. I don’t see any missing pieces of trim, but the
left forefinger on the Maid of Harvest has been
repaired. The 3-inch porcelain dial is flawless
693.
$1600
Wm. Gilbert “Regulator No. 10 Hanging”, ca. 1901. The catalog description says this 53-inch clock came only in oak with a Fine Cabinet
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and all the ornamentation present on the original clock. I would assume the finials and crest,
and possibly the door, were taken from an old
Occidental case, along with the metal decorations. There is a good paper dial on a zinc pan,
held in a brass bezel with old hands; the glass is
new. It is running and striking on a cathedral
gong. Originals sell on eBay for $350. $250-$350.
Finish. It has the correct 8-day weight-driven
movement (time only) with advertised Dead
Beat escapement and Retaining Power, Wood
Rod and Brass Pendulum Ball. All that said, you
see this clock occasionally in walnut, and the
crest comes in several variations. The case is, of
course, very similar to the No. 11. This clock has
8 finial balls on top, as is seen in other No. 10’s,
but differs from the catalog image that has 7
balls and an additional strip above the fish scale
ornamentation. I see no evidence that the crest
to this clock is not original, so I attribute these
differences to year-to-year factory changes. All
glasses are original (including the two sidelights,
one of which is cracked), and are held in by original putty. The dial is original paint with a crackled varnish finish; the
hands may be replacements. A nice label on the back. The clock is
running. These clocks don’t bring what they used to, but this one is
free of the problems and replacements that usually plague them.
Schmitt’s sold a walnut #10 in 2012 for $1600 and Harris sold a walnut #10 in 2013 for $2500. $1600-$2500.
697.
Seth Thomas “Eclipse”, ca. 1890’s. This is one of
the more popular Seth Thomas shelf clocks.
This one has been refinished perfectly and has a
rich walnut color, with all the trim pieces in place
on the 24-inch case. The base is old but may be a
replacement. The Seth Thomas lyre-style movement is running and striking on the hour and half
-hour and retains its Geneva winding stops. The
pendulum is a replacement Eclipse bob; it has a
signed paper dial, and there is a number (1026)
stamped into the top of the case and also on a
trim piece. The paper label inside looks like a replacement. This
clock has an alarm that winds separately and strikes on a brass bell.
We did not test it. The glass is a newer replacement. These clocks
sell pretty consistently for around $200 on eBay. $200-$300.
694.
$181
Tabasco Advertiser box clock, 1920’s. A 19.5-inch wall
clock made to advertise McIlhenny’s Tabasco pepper
sauce. The 8-day time-and-strike movement is presumably Korean, with a large ‘K’ imprint. There is no
label, inside or back. There are two small side glasses, a single old front glass, and a thick wire gong. The
pendulum bob is nickel or, more likely, tin. The paper
advertiser dial is in good shape; the clock is running
and striking. I know these are not uncommon, but I
can’t find another sale online. You probably can. Advertisers fetch
highly variable prices, so we estimate $175-$450.
698.
$160
Seth Thomas “Atlanta”, ca. 1886. Less than a decade ago a city
series clock like this, in this superior condition, would bring $300$400 or more. City series clocks seem to have fallen on hard times
of late, but their quality will bring them back in due time. This one
has a great finish on the rosewood veneer, the original signed and
painted dial (with some losses), original hands,
the original lyre-style 8-day time-and-strike movement, running and striking reliably, and the original purple velvet wallpaper on the backboard.
The gold stencils on the 19.5-inch case show little
to no wear, the glass, without stencil (and as
shown in the catalog photo) is old if not original.
Even the pendulum bob is correct to this model.
There is a black label on the floor of the interior,
but the lettering is worn off – the only flaw I can
find. This one is a keeper. Sales of this model on
eBay average $145 over the last several years,
but we can’t match that. $100-$200.
699.
$230
E. Ingraham Co. “Bazar”, 1886. You can find
this clock on page 162 of Ly’s book on Ingraham clocks; for some reason he has it listed
under cabinets, although the door opens in
front like standard shelf clocks. The clock is 18
inches tall and 15 inches wide at the base, and
is clearly one of Ingraham’s higher-end models.
The pinned 8-day time and slow-strike (hour
and half-hour) movement is mounted on a
heavy board and strikes on a deep and reso-
696.
$1900
James Cary New England Mirror Clock, 18091830. James Cary, Jr. worked as a clockmaker
out of Brunswick, Maine (as indicated on the
dial) and is known for several tall case clocks. I
can find no other examples of a mirror clock
attributed to him. This is an absolutely gorgeous
clock, with but one flaw – we can’t get the unsigned brass 8-day movement to run on its own.
The 34-inch case was evidently red at one time,
and the four floral ornaments at the corners are
not original. The mirror is certainly the original glass, resilvered.
The upper glass is outstanding, and original, with some losses. The
concave dial is original paint, with the original signature; the hands
by all appearances are also original. There is a push-button latch on
the left as well as a hook latch, the original pendulum and spring,
and a flat weight that falls behind a metal guard with a metal beat
scale. The clock comes with a winder that matches the small winding arbor. This clock resembles clocks made by Samuel Abbott, with
the overhanging cornice and banjo-style movement. Similar clocks
sell for $1600 - $3000 or more.
691.
$200
$210
New Haven “Occidental”. A great looking reproduction case, 23
inches tall, holding a New Haven 8-day time-and-strike movement,
an appropriate pendulum, gilded statuettes, two good side mirrors,
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$470. $450-$550.
nant cathedral gong. It is running and striking on schedule. The
glass is not old, and the signed paper dial is a not-too-recent replacement. The finish on the walnut case must be original, and
would benefit greatly from a thorough cleaning with Kotton Klenser. If you collect high-end parlor clocks this Eastlake-style clock
should be in your collection. No sales on the Antique Clocks Price
Guide, but three sales on eBay in the last several years, averaging
$350. $250-$350.
703.
Munger & Benedict “Ironing Board” shelf or
wall clock, ca. 1832. Munger and Benedict
formed a partnership for two years, 1831-1833.
Benedict was a silversmith. Asa Munger continued to make these clocks after 1833 as
Munger & Co., famously using prison labor.
The label in this clock has a careful paste-over
of the previous name (just Asa Munger?) with
the Munger and Benedict names; this is seen
on other examples of this clock. The 39.5-inch
mahogany case holds a brass 8-day time-andstrike, weight-driven movement that strikes a
bell on top of the movement. The clock will
only run for a few minutes and then stops. The weights are 9-lb lead
and not original; the upper pulleys are modern replacements, the
lower pulleys original, the flying eagle pendulum bob is original. The
7-inch round metal dial has its original paint and hands, with a likely
replaced seconds bit. The dial surround is repainted on old glass,
the mirror glass is old, possibly original, possibly resilvered. I would
guess that the case has not been refinished and has a great patina,
the carved columns are very nice, all the trim is present and original.
There is some missing veneer on the top piece edging. The original
wallpaper is on the inside of the case, with some staining. There are
six sales of this model in the Antique Clocks Price Guide, with recent
sales ranging from $1300 at Schmitt’s in 2012 to $2100 in 2013.
700.
$100
Seth Thomas 30-hour weight-driven OG, 18631900. Seth Thomas sold these one-day clocks
from the 1860’s to as late as 1900, testifying to
their durability and popularity. The 30-hour
clocks are 25 inches tall, while 8-day clocks were
29.5 inches high. This clock is in outstanding
shape – the veneer is perfect all around, the old
tablet has little loss, the upper glass is old, and
there is a great Thomaston label inside. The
signed Plymouth Hollow movement is running
and striking on the wire gong reliably. Yes, the
formed metal dial is a recent replacement. Yes, these clocks are
common. But this clock is an outstanding example of a highly popular clock style. Do you have one this nice in your collection? $100$175.
701.
$100
Ithaca Calendar Clock Co. No. 10 “Farmer’s”, 1880.
The note that accompanies this clock says that it
was purchased in 1992 for $1050 and has all original works; a subsequent note says that it was purchased at auction for $550 in 1996. The 25.75-inch
walnut case is in excellent condition; the crest is
all original, the dials are very old cardstock paper,
possibly original, but show some wear. The hands
are correct but may be replacements. The 8-day
unsigned movement is running and the calendar is
advancing. It strikes a wire gong on the hour. The
pendulum bob is silver. It only lacks a label, which
was lost from the backboard long ago. The average sale price for
this model on eBay over the last several years is $543. $500-$600.
704.
$810
Nicholas Muller & Sons “The Indian Hunter”,
ca. 1870’s. A beautifully refinished iron-front
clock, 21.5 inches tall with the statue; the
white metal front piece and statue were
made by the Muller NY foundry, and are
signed at the top above the dial. The case
has been repainted in black and copper, as
has the interior. The sides are covered with
painted metal sheeting over the wood box;
the one-piece glass is old, but perhaps not
1870’s old. The 8-day time-and-strike movement is signed E.N. Welch and is running and
striking on a nickel bell; the fancy pendulum is also of Welch design,
making it likely that this clock was marketed by Welch or Muller, or
another secondary reseller. There is no label on the clock. The paper dial and hands are replacements. The statue of an American
Indian and his dog is missing the bow and arrow, otherwise carried
in his left hand. Frankly, he looks more like a Greek figure, and the
dog looks like a German shepherd. I don’t know that Native Americans hunted with dogs (or tamed wolves), but 1860’s artistic license,
I guess. The statue is based on a sculpture by John Quincy Adams
Ward (1830-1910), “the Dean of American sculptors”, and there is a
life-size statue in New York’s Central Park, dedicated in 1869. One
recent sale on eBay for somewhere under $700, and the case was
not repainted; Fontaine’s sold this very clock in Nov. 2013 for over
$7000, which even I don’t believe. $850-$1000.
702.
$1200
$441
Ithaca Calendar Clock Co. No. 10 “Farmer’s”, ca.
1874. This is the earlier version of the No. 10, with
a simple 21-inch walnut case. I would guess that
both paper dials are very old replacements, as is
probably true for the two old glasses. The hands
are correct, but may also be replacements; indeed, the catalog illustration in Ly’s Calendar
Clocks (p. 142) shows different hands top and
bottom, but the Maltese-style hands here are
also typical of Ithaca clocks. Both movements
are dirty but are running, striking, and the calendar is advancing. The day and month rollers are
certainly original, and very yellowed. There are remnants of a label
on the back of the clock. The screws holding the dials to the frame
are a bit too big, but could be easily replaced, and are not visible
when the door is closed. This model sells on eBay for an average of
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907.
Parts & Miscellaneous
901.
“The Cheyenne”, bronze sculpture by Frederick
Remington. He said he wanted to depict a horse
in natural flight, so this one is in full gallop, all
four legs off the ground, with the Cheyenne Indian rider holding a spear in one hand and a whip in
the other. It is mounted on a wood base and
stands 19 inches high and about 19 inches wide,
from the horse’s nose to tip of his tail. It weighs
33 pounds. The sculpture is signed by Remington on the bronze
base. On the Internet, bidding for similar reproduced Cheyenne
statues start at $1000 or more. $500-$750.
$250
Schoenhut Toy Piano. The Schoenhut Company has been making toy pianos since 1872.
This is an early model, ca around 1900-1920.
Case is mahogany, 24 inches wide, 27 inches
deep, and 19 inches high. Their pianos are
authentic musical instruments, as good as the
standard size pianos, just not as big. They
were custom fit for children. This piano needs to be restored. The
black and white keys are present. Some parts are loose inside the
piano, and some could be missing, but a good repair person could
restore it. $300-$500.
902.
908.
$50
909.
$24
910.
$425
911.
$10
“Terry Clock Co. / Pittsfield, Mass”, signed 8 day brass
movement. Back mount, complete and running. $10$25.
912.
$10
Lux Clock Mfg. Co. and sold by Keebler Clock Co.,
“Bulldog”. Would have originally had a teeter totter
below the dial with either kittens or a bone rocking
back and forth. Case is worn. $10-$25
913.
$450
$25
Lux same as #912 except case is much nicer and there is
one kitten on the teeter totter, one is missing. $25-$50.
“Outlaw”, bronze sculpture by Frederick Remington.
This one is another depiction of the wild riders who
tamed bucking broncos. Realistically seated in the
saddle the rider balances under the extreme movement of the horse. This sculpture is 18 inches tall and
11 inches wide. $500-$750.
906.
$10
“Terry Clock Co. / Pittsfield, Mass”, signed 8 day brass
movement. Back mount, complete, and in running
condition. $10-$25.
“Bronco Buster”, a bronze sculpture by the famous American sculptor, Frederick Remington. He is the most collected
sculptor of all time. His bronze statues captured the
American west better than any artist. His work has
been reproduced in bronze for collectors worldwide. This sculpture was his first and depicts the life
of the American cowboy. In this piece Remington
captured the classic struggle between man and
beast. This is the most recognized bronze statue in
the world and one of the few originals in the Whitehouse Oval
Office. The original is 22.5 inches tall and 18 inches wide and would
probably sell well over $100,000. This statue is 17.5 inches high and
15.5 inches wide. $500-$750.
905.
$10
“The Terry Clock Co.”, cottage clock case. The rosewood veneered case is 11.75 inches tall and in nice
overall condition. Label inside, original glasses, door
knob is missing, but otherwise good. $10-$25.
Set of walnut finials for Southern Calendar Clock Co.
“Fashion” clocks, models 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. They
were lathe turned over 35 years ago from original
finials. They are seasoned and the correct size. You
will need to stain them to match the case, sand and
polish. Indicate on the bid form if you want more
than one set.
904.
$25
Iron front clock for repairs or parts. Good label
says, “American Clock Company / Depot, No. 3.
Cortlandt Street / New York”. 30 hour movement is
incomplete, no dial or bezel, but iron front and case
box is good. $25-$50.
Glass dome only, no base. I sold the clock pictured with
this dome in 2011. It was shipped overseas and to save
shipping costs they said do not send the dome. It is time
to let someone else store the dome. It is round, 20.5
inches high and 11 inches in diameter. $50-$100.
903.
$500
914.
$50
Lux “Cuckoo Style” pendulette. Red bird
bobs in and out of window when clock is running. Complete and extra nice. $50-$100.
$475
“Rattlesnake”, bronze sculpture by Frederick Remington. In this work he has the same theme, violence and danger. In this piece he captures a
horse’s reaction to encountering a rattlesnake on
the trail. The horse has reared upon two hooves
and the rider is holding on for dear life. This is another of his classics. $500-$750.
915.
$50
Lux “Cuckoo Style” pendulette. Same as #914, not hardly
as nice. $50-$100.
917.
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$1
916.
927.
$50
$10
Lux “Cuckoo Style pendulette. Same as #914, very nice.
$50-$100.
Seth Thomas, Thomaston, Conn. Ogee case and movement I bought at Bubba’s yard sale. Now with a good
coat of green paint on the wood. It has a one day weight
movement and very good label. That is it. $10-$25.
917.
928.
$150
Lux, rare “Scotty Dog”, ca 1937. Tongue moves side
to side while clock is in operation. It is 7 inches high,
good dark green color, has a few miniscule chips on
the edges. Normally selling $300-$500.
918.
Books – Price guides for wristwatches and pocket watches. 1. Complete Price Guide to Watches, Shugart. 2.
Antique Watches with Current Values. 3.
Same as No. 2 but later edition. 4. Introduction to Watch Collecting. 5. American
Pocket Watches – Identification and Price
Guide, Ehrhardt. 6. Vintage American &
European Wrist Watch Price Guide. $10$25.
$50
Lux “Bluebird with Three Flowers”. Mother bluebird
swings back and forth feeding her nest of birds. Very
nice condition. $50-$100.
919.
929.
Lux “Bluebird with Three Flowers”. Same as #918. $50
-$100.
$50
Lux “Bluebird with Six Logs”. Similar to #919 except
logs configured differently. $50-$100.
921.
930.
$50
$50
931.
Lux “Old Cuckoo Style”. Same as #921 except case is
brown. $50-$100.
923.
$50
932.
933.
$50
$5
Books – Horological Product Guides. 1. Jules
Borel & Co. Suppliers of Quality Products to
Watchmakers and Jewelers. 2. Herter’s Wholesale Catalog. 3. Illustrated Manual of American
Watch Movements, Swigart Co. 4. Identification
and Value Guide, Collecting Comic Character
Clocks and Watches. $10-$25.
Lux “Quail”. Same as #924. Both are very nice. $50$100.
926.
$5
Books – Clock references. 1. Ansonia Clock
Company, Arlington Book Company. 2. Clocks –
A Guide to Identification and Prices, Tran Duy
Ly. 3. Ansonia Clocks, A Guide to Identification
and Prices, Tran Duy Ly. 4. A Treasury of American Clocks, Brooks Palmer. $10-$25.
$50
Lux “Quail”. Bird bobs up and down as pendulum
swings. $50-$100.
925.
$5
Books – clock references. 1. American Clocks &
Clockmakers, Drepperd. 2. Clocks by Simon
Fleet, 136 illustrations. 3. Survey of American
Clocks – Calendar Clocks, Miller. 4. Clock Guide
– Identification with Prices, Robert Miller. $10$25.
Lux “Old Cuckoo Style”. Same as #921 and
#922 except case is white. $50-$100.
924.
$5
Books – Clock references. 1. A Treasury of
American Clocks, Brooks Palmer. 2. The
Horolovar 400 Day Clock Repair Guide. 3. Investing in Clocks & Watches. 4. American
Clocks & Clockmakers. $10-$25.
Lux “Old Cuckoo Style”. The bird bobs in and out of
window. This case is Verde Green, 7.25 inches tall. $50
-$100.
922.
$5
Books – Price Guides and misc. books,
watches and clocks. 1. Official Price Guide
to Watches, Shugart. 2. The Standard Directory of Proof Marks. 3. The Main Street
Pocket Guide to American Clocks. 4. Clocks
and Watches, Antiques and Their Values. 5.
Tran Duy Ly 1995 Price guide for Waterbury Clocks. 6. Christie’s Auction catalog –
Clocks and Fine Watches. 7. Old Times Clock Dials. $10-$25.
$50
920.
$5
$50
Lux “Enchanted Forest”, also known as “Seven
Dwarfs”. Elf moves back and forth with pendulum
swing. One of the hard to find models. $50-$100.
Books for $250.
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934.
952.
$5
Tran Duy Ly Kroeber Clocks, 2006. Hard cover, 584
pages, still in plastic shrink wrap. Includes price
guide. $32 new.
Books – Clock Identification and Price
Guides. 1. Clocks – Daniel Pratt’s Son. 2.
Official Price Guide to Antique Clocks,
Ehrhardt. 3. Clock – Identification and Price
Guide, Ehrhardt. 4. Pocket Watch Price
Guide, Ehrhardt. $10-$25.
935.
$5
953.
Books – Clock Reference. 1. Illustrated Catalogue of Clocks, Regulators, and Calendars.
2. Ansonia Clock Company-1894-1895. 3.
Ansonia Clock Company-1920. 4. Waterbury
Clocks, The Complete Illustrated Catalog of
1893.
936.
$15
$15-$25.
937.
$10
Three clocks. 1. Baseball clock, needs help. 2.
Brass clock in its protective case. Numerals
run backward on the dial. Signed but cannot
read it. I got it to ring on a bell but I could not
make it tick. 3. Watchman's "Recording
Clock". Signed Dent / London". $10- ?
$100
Seth Thomas 30 day gallery clock. Square oak
frame (baseboard trim) missing the glass and
seconds hand. Partial label on the back, "Seth
Thomas Clock Company, 19 West 44th Street,
New York City". Has the original 30 day movement, signed dial, hands, pendulum, key, and
inside level indicator. $150-$300.
939.
$25
Six old Watchman's Detex clocks. There
are an abundance of shoulder straps
and some Watchman's station boxes
that contained the key he needed to
record the time on his clock. Original,
used, worn, dirty, but there are collectors out there looking for these. $25-$50.
951.
$500
Sherline Model 4000A 3.5-inch Lathe. Still in
original box, unused, never unpacked. Sells
for $654 at TimeSavers.
Punch set – hole closing. 7 spring loaded punches.
Sells at parts houses for $41.
938.
$20
$20
Tran Duy Ly Calendar Clocks, 1993. Hard cover, 360
pages, unmarked pages and like new, sun bleaching
on front cover and spine. No price guide. $37.50 new.
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