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AUCTION COMMENTS

So far the media has not succeeded in slowing down antique clock collectors, but they have
touted their gloom and doom long enough to affect some other segments of our economy.
They apparently are convincing a lot of folks that the country is in the throes of a recession.
Not to say we are not, or will not be, but so far the country has not had two successive quar-
ters of negative growth, the definition of a recession. Another item of interest, since 1948 we
have had 10 recessions, the shortest was 6 months, the longest 16 months, and the average
was about 10 months. If collectors were to stop buying clocks, I would probably have the
largest clock collection in the world, because I just keep buying collections of nice clocks.

Our May 2008 auction was as good as any we have had in over 20 years. Maybe it was
because we had scores of early clocks, but I do not think so. Big clocks sold, little clocks
sold, expensive clocks sold, and inexpensive clocks sold. We sold over 50 clocks the first two
weeks after the auction ended, for our minimum price plus 10%.

In addition to the balance of Lee Smith's collection, this catalog has part of a collection of
over 150 rare clocks that were purchased from Sotheby's and Christie's Auctions over a 30
year period by an Oklahoma City couple, plus other rare and unusual pieces they bought
overseas. I have been struggling with that collection for over two years trying to catalog them
fort his auction. I had no reference material to help with the descriptions of the many unusu-
al clocks, particularly some small French and Swiss desk clocks, and other rare clocks, such
as a 16th century Dutch table clock. I considered sending to Sotheby's, and/or Christie's, but
I decided our customers deserved an opportunity to bid on them. We will put the remainder
of that collection in the January 2009 auction.

I hope you find some things of interest in this catalog.

Horton's Antique Clocks
Carroll Horton
Joe Brewer

Horton's Antique Clocks

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TERMS OF SALE AND GENERAL COMMENTS

If in our opinion this auction cannot be satisfactorily concluded on the scheduled ending date, due to acts of God, war, gov-
ernment regulation, terrorism, disaster, strikes, civil disorder, curtailment of transportation facilities or any other emergency
of a comparable nature beyond our control, we shall reserve the right to reschedule the auction.

This catalog can be viewed on our website: www.hortonsantiqueclocks.com. Prices realized will be posted on the website
as soon as possible following the auction and results will be mailed to all subscribers. You can still view several past auc-
tions, with prices realized, on the website.

After the deadline date, the bids will be tabulated and all winners notified. Those providing us with a "dedicated line" FAX
number will be notified immediately, all others by mail.

Buyers Premium 10%-If your bid is $50, your invoice will total $55, unless you are a Kentucky resident, in which case
an additional 6% sales tax will be added. If you have a Kentucky Tax Number, you will be exempt from the tax.

Items bought must be paid for within 15 business days after notification, unless other arrangements are made. We can hold
items for a limited time depending on circumstances.

We accept Visa or MasterCard, personal check, bank wire, cashiers check, postal money orders, and Pay Pal.

For this sale, the deadline for receipt of bids is midnight, August 31, 2008. We always receive bids after the auction has
ended, sometimes up to a week late. It is always advisable to FAX your bid form. Your local bank, drug store, packing-
shipping companies, your insurance agent, just about anyone will FAX it for you. I recommend faxing twice, different num-
bers.

Clock Keys We receive inquiries about keys. Most clocks will have keys. If a key is with the clock when we acquire it,
it will be in the case when you receive the clock. Keys are available from all supply houses.

Authenticity/Condition Horton's has endeavored to catalog and accurately describe the property being sold. Our informed
customers know more about these items than we do and will derive great pleasure in researching the items themselves. We
call in several knowledgeable collectors, clock repair people, and even antique dealers, if we desire other opinions about
possible restoration or the authenticity of a clock.

Estimates of Selling Prices Many bidders have asked us to indicate what we feel may be the actual selling price for each
item. Our estimated selling prices are shown after each item description. These estimates are based on the actual prices we
have realized in our past sales, as well as other auctions that we regularly monitor.

The overwhelming majority of the clocks in our auctions are the direct result of acquiring collections from those who have
spent a lifetime acquiring them. A few are consigned to us by collectors or antique dealers, and some are from my person-
al collection.

Condition All damage seen during the listing process will be identified. Common nicks, scratches, fading, normal wear,
etc. may not be mentioned. We may not always mention common deficiencies like replaced hands, pendulums, keys, miss-
ing or poor weight cords, as most all old clocks have those problems. The majority of our clocks are running and we will
try to report if they are not. If we say the clock needs to be serviced, it just means the movement may be dirty, needs oil,
may require bushings, or the verge may be out of adjustment, or any number of other things. We will make every effort to
report any new wood or metal parts to the original, but the uncanny ability of some craftsmen to reproduce and blend wood
and metal parts to an old clock, may make it impossible for us to detect.

HORTON'S AUGUST 2008

Horton's Antique Clocks

$2500

Ansonia Clock Co. "Juno Swing", ca 1895.
This large swinger is all original with some
light restoration. The Goddess Juno statue has
the original Japanese or Syrian bronze finish
with minor touchup. The enameled iron base
has new black paint and is identical to an orig-
inal. The arm has been restored, that is
cleaned, polished, and has new metallic blue
paint on the balls. The only thing added to this
original swing arm and statue is paint. It is 28"
high with the arm in place. You will certainly
not find one any nicer. The 8 day time only
movement is running. Ly-Ansonia #2992.
$3000-$3500.

$1750

Ansonia Clock Co. "Huntress Ball
Swing", ca 1895. This clock came
with the collection of pristine clocks
we bought from a long time Chicago
collector in 2006. This statue and arm
are too nice to claim the finish is orig-
inal, however if they were refinished
it was several years ago. The black
enameled iron base has some wear on
the bottom edge. The Syrian bronze
statue is in very nice condition with
very little loss of finish. The swing
arm shows only light wear as well,
mostly paint nicks on the green balls.
It is 25" high, all original, and the 8
day movement is running strong. Ly-
Ansonia #2993. $2000-$2500.

$2500

Seth Thomas Clock Co.
"Office Calendar No.1", ca
1875. This clock is all original
including the mahogany case,
glasses, large black label, both
dials, both movements, brass
bob, and the old iron weight.
The only possible change from
the original may be the calen-
dar papers that are too clean
and white to be original. Both
dials have been carefully
washed, without removing any
of the black or white paint.
The calendar dial is signed by
ST, and there is a patent date
painted on the bottom. All
hands are correct and original.
The upper movement is 8 day
time only, has the original lyre
type pendulum hanger and
connections to the lower calen-
dar movement. Both move-
ments are performing properly.
You will note the date on the
calendar, Monday, February 3,
2008. That is the date the clock
came off the collectors wall.
You need to know that date to
adjust the calendar for leap
year, etc. when you start it running. The 40" high mahogany case is all
original, only lightly cleaned and polished. Door lock on the side, wood
latches top and bottom to hold the door to both wood dial rings. Ly-
Calendar, pages 246-247; and Ly-Seth Thomas, page 90. $3000-$3500.

$2300

Southern Calendar Clock Co.
"Fashion No.3", ca 1879. As
you know, the No.3 was one
of ten or so "Fashion" model
clocks made by the Southern
Calendar Clock Co. The first
eight models used Seth
Thomas time and calendar
movements, and said by many
collectors to be the finest
movements ST ever made.
The No.3 was a short pendu-
lum model and had a Texas
star pendulum as standard
issue. The solid walnut case is
32" high, clean and original
with exception of one or two
of the finials. If replaced, they
are excellent copies of origi-
nals. There are some nails on
the case top behind the right
side finial, that were put there
to hold the top down. A better
solution to the problem could
have been found. Both dials
have been repainted, the cal-
endar hand is correct, upper
hands are not correct. Good
"Fashion" glass, gold is strong
as is the gold in the incised
designs on the dial board. Key lock on the side, two complete labels inside
(a black one and a white one), original nickeled star pendulum, brass bell,
and calendar paper rolls. Both dial rings are silver. The clock is running
and the calendar is changing properly. Ly-Seth Thomas, page 119; Ly-
Calendar Clocks, page 284-286. $2500-$3000.

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$2800

Ithaca Calendar Clock
Co. "No.3 Regulator",
ca 1875. A large shelf
clock standing 39"
high, with 12" dials,
and a 26" pendulum
rod. Note the pendulum
rod is in front of the cal-
endar dial. The clock
appears to be original,
including the finish on
the old walnut case, the
original dials have very
inconsequential wear
considering their age,
and original hands, cal-
endar rollers, and pen-
dulum rod. The upper
movement is 8 day,
time only, powered by
two large and unusual
iron weights that
descend down each side
of the case thru narrow
weight chutes. On the
backboard inside is a
large paper label,
upside-down. Both
glasses are held in place
with original putty. The
time and calendar
movements are running
and operating correctly.
The large door has a
working lock with key.
Included are a brass

pendulum bob and winding key. Ly-Calendar, page 130. $3000-$3500.

$1800

Seth Thomas Clock Co. "Regulator
No.2", ca 1880-1890. This case is
cherry and the entire clock is as clean
and original as you could hope to
find. It may be slicker than some col-
lectors would like, but those of us
who hang a few nice clocks in our liv-
ing quarters want a furniture finish
that blends in with very nice contem-
porary furniture and/or antique furni-
ture. The collector who owned this
clock, cleans and shines his clocks,
top to bottom, inside and out, even
the backboard. It was not refinished,
just cleaned and polished, and pol-
ished some more, until it shined like a
gold tooth. It was so nice I hung it in
our kitchen until I bought another one
I though may be nicer, although it
probably is not. This clock has a won-
derful original dial, all brass was pol-
ished bright, and everything is appar-
ently original except he put a new
label on the base. I will not fault him
for that. There are no extra holes any-
where that would raise a flag or cause
us to wonder about something. The
unsigned 8 day movement is original
and running smartly. We have sold
cherry case No.2's in the past in the
$3000-$4000 range if they were

exceptionally nice. Ly-Seth Thomas, page 276-278. $2500-$3500.

$2500

Ansonia Clock Co. "Juno Ball
Swing", ca 1901. Original condi-
tion with all parts showing some
wear. The metal statue was origi-
nally finished in Syrian Bronze,
now about half the original finish is
remaining. Height of the piece with
the arm attached is 28". The finish
on the two balls was polished to
remove any goop, and the remain-
ing finish is original. The hands
and other ornaments on the balls
are in place and original. The rod
that the arm rests on is bent slight-
ly. You can straighten brass without
breaking it (everyone tells me) but
I prefer someone else straightens it.
Either the rod was soldered to the
hand at some time to strengthen it
or it broke loose. The 8 day signed
movement is running. Someone put
a small piece of lead inside the ball
to make it keep better time. The
lead should be removed and you
can time the clock by adjusting the
rod between the balls. Ly-Ansonia,
page 701. This model in good con-
dition could sell for $4000 or more.
$3000-$4000.

$1500

"Office Drop Calendar /
Manufactured By / Wm. L.
Gilbert Clock Co., /
Winsted, Conn.", ca 1881.
This wonderful clock came
to us with the Lee Smith
collection two years ago
and is near perfect in every
respect. I see no need to list
all the near perfect parts of
this clock and the only neg-
ative thing I can see may be
some tiny paper scratches
on the dial. Included are the
original little key to
advance the month dial.
This clock is in excellent
original condition. If I had
the space to keep this clock
it would not be for sale until
my wife sells my clocks at a
yard sale. This model
booked for $2800 ten years
ago. The last Maranville we
sold was in Jan. 2007 for
$2500. Ly-Calendar, page
94. $2000-$2500. PS There
are two perfect labels, one
inside, one on the back.

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$1600

Southern Calendar Clock Co.
"Fashion No. 4", ca 1880.
Good solid walnut case is 32"
high, reasonably clean, pol-
ished, more polish would be
better. The glass, dials, calen-
dar rolls, calendar hand, sec-
onds hand, and the brass bob,
are all original and in good
condition. The two big upper
hands are not original. To be
130 years old the dials are
very nice. Usually by this
time, they need to be repaint-
ed. All three dials have the
original inscriptions and
patent dates. The seconds
dial is slightly sunken and
has a nickel plated bezel, as
do the two large dials. The
finials are not original but are
identical to the original
finials. There is good gilt in
the incised designs on the
board around the dials. 8 day
movement is signed, running,
and striking a brass bell on
the hours. Inside on the back-
board is a perfect black and
gold label. The movement is
signed, "Made by Seth

Thomas Clock Co. solely for Southern Calendar Clock Co. St. Louis,
Mo." Ly-Calendar, page 286. $2000-$2500.

10.

$1500

Southern Calendar Clock
Co. "Fashion No.4", ca
1880. Original 32" solid
walnut case, polished but
not cleaned, other than the
black that came off during
polishing. Replaced finials
are appropriate and look
exactly like the originals,
and they were stained to
match the case. Mr. Fixit
restored this clock several
years ago. He repainted the
dials on the old pans, they
are passable, but not profes-
sional. He painted the word,
"Fashion", on the old glass,
holding the brush with his
toes. It is a good example of
what a Fashion glass should
not look like. It must be
replaced, so we are includ-
ing a Fashion glass, one of
the ones we have been sell-
ing, for you to install in the
door. There is a complete
black and gold paper label
inside. The four hands are
possibly all original, so is
the brass bob, and both

movements. The calendar roller papers are new, and for some unknown
reason Mr. Fixit painted the brass bell, black, on both sides. If he did not
want the brass bell to be visible, he accomplished that, but why the back-
side. The 8 day movement is signed, running, and striking the bell each
hour. The movement is signed, "Made By Seth Thomas Clock Co. solely
for Southern Calendar Clock Co.". Ly-Calendar, page 286. $1750-$2250.

11.

$2000

Ithaca Calendar Clock Co. "No.
4½ Favorite", ca 1881. Good
32½" walnut case, polished but
not cleaned. The wood should be
as most collectors want it to look.
It still has the original finish,
albeit slightly dark, yet no
attempt made to clean off the
smoke. Polishing fairly regularly
will keep most of the pollutants
off the wood and give it a sheen.
There are some burl walnut
pieces strategically placed, carv-
ings on top, and black paint on
some sections for accent. The top
leaf has been separated and glued
back and one little ear was
replaced. The case is complete
and all original except where
noted. It has good original dials,
with some fading of names and
dates. The nickel pendulum is
correct as it has the extra Ithaca
hook on the bob. The paper cal-
endar rolls are old replacements,
same with the glass. Movement is
8 day, signed, running, and strik-
ing correctly. The movement is
signed, "E.N.Welch MFG Co.,
Manfd for the Ithaca Cal Clock Co." Ly-Calendar, page 137. $2000-
$3000.

12.

$2200

Ithaca Calendar Clock Co.
"No. 4 ½ Favorite", ca 1881.
Walnut case, 32½" high,
cleaned and restored. I do not
see new parts, only cleaned
and waxed parts. It may be a
little overdone for my taste. If I
wanted to keep the clock I
would tone the shine down
with some 0000 steel wool.
There are no breaks or repairs,
good dial board with incised
designs gold filled, original
dials only slightly worn and
finger stained. Hands, glass,
pendulum door, and Ithaca
bob, are all original. I did not
put the calendar hand over the
dial for the picture, sorry.
Movement is 8 day, signed,
running, and striking correctly.
It is signed, "E.N.Welch Mfg.
Co. Manfd. For Ithaca Cal.
Clock Co.". Calendar rolls
replaced when the clock was
restored. Overall a very nice
clock and some nicer than #11
above. Ly-Calendar, page 137.
$2250-$3000.

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13.

$6000

"Chelsea Clock Co. /
Boston, U.S.A. / 163523",
signed on the movement
of this large wall regula-
tor, ca 1924. The original

14½" painted dial is
signed, "Ball Watch Co. /
Cleveland", and signed at
the bottom, "Chelsea
Clock Co. Boston,

U.S.A.". The Webb C. Ball Co.,
known for their railroad grade
pocket watches, also sold and ser-
viced weight powered wall regula-
tors to railroads and other busi-
nesses. Most were made by Seth
Thomas, a few were made by
Chelsea and Howard. Note that
this clock is almost identical to the
Seth Thomas No.3 Regulator. This
44" oak case is clean and polished,
and we believe it to be all original
with the exception of the cross bar
behind the dial. The brass weight,
pulley, bob, beat scale, and move-
ment, are all clean and polished.
Behind the pendulum stick is a
metal label that says, "O C L 57".
I would guess that indicated the
clocks location, in a railroad sta-

tion or office. The 8 day time only movement is running perfectly and was
made to be as accurate as the railroad pocket watches. The dial is great,
has no scratches or wear, and only slightly dirty. Both glasses are origi-
nal, key lock on the bottom door, latch on the top door. NAWCC Bulletin,
April 2001, page 164. $7500-$10,000.

14.

$5000

F. Kroeber "Noiseless
Rotary No.1", ca 1882.
Some collectors also call
this very rare model a
"Derrick" clock, I suppose

because it stands tall like an
oilrig. Subsequent models,
No.2 thru No.6 had a bronze
figure standing on a cabinet or
iron case. The No.1 is the
only model under a large
glass dome. This glass dome
is original and very heavy and
rests on a round wood base.
The wood case is ebony, com-
pletely original and in excel-
lent condition, and it has had
no repairs or alterations. It
stands 20½" high with the
dome in place. The movement
is 8 day, running, and striking
a coil gong underneath the
wood base. A near complete
paper label (now covered with
plastic to protect it) is under
the gong. This near perfect
clock has not been in a safe
deposit box for 130 years so

you may find a bump or scratch on the wood, and the dial does show some
pale stains, but it certainly is better than most dials this age. Neither the
movement or dial is signed, but that is common with this model. We found
no record of this very rare model ever having sold, at auction, or other-
wise. We did find where some of the less desirable models with figures on
top, selling at auctions in the $6000-$7500 range. Ly-Kroeber, page 148.
$7500-$10,000.

15.

$4300

Seth Thomas Clock Co. hang-
ing, "Flora", ca 1883. Hand
carved case has a fantastic
Ebony finish, and stands 38"
high. It may well be made of
cherry and then painted black,
many were, and lots of clock
guys try to clean the ebony
cases leaving only the pretty
cherry wood, but you cannot
remove all the black, some will
hide somewhere to give it away.
This clock is outstanding. I will
not go out on a limb and say it
is possibly the most original or
most perfect ST clock I have
seen, because you will see some
bumps and bits of paint on the
back edges, but it sure is nice. A
factory stamp on the back,
"C4881", indicates this clock
was made, March 1884. The
brass bob has excellent dama-
scene swirls, beat scale and
label are near perfect, the dial is
so nice you have to look close
to realize it was not repainted,
original hands, brass gong base
holding the Cathedral coil
gong, two excellent brass
weights and pulleys, two origi-
nal glasses, and a key lock on
the side of the case. The 8 day
movement is correct, and it is
running and striking properly.
Ly-Seth Thomas, page 327,
devotes one whole page to the Flora clock, and our clock is identical to
everything pictured, except the finish on the wood. $4500-$5000.

16.

$3100

Seth Thomas Clock Co. "Regulator
No.30", ca 1909. Medium oak case
is 49" high, clean and polished, no
repairs, breaks, or anything to apol-
ogize for as it is very clean and nice
throughout. Original glass, two
door locks on the side, polished
brass weight and bob, wood stick,
brass beat scale, original paint on
the dial pan, and original hands.
The dial paint is slightly soiled but
has no chips or problems worth
mentioning. The 8 day movement is
time only, weight driven and run-
ning just fine. It is the same move-
ment that was used in the ST
Regulator No.2. All the little but-
tons and the little round finial on
the top are correct. There are small
carvings and grooved designs, top
to bottom. Ly-Seth Thomas, page
306. Books for $4500, has sold at
auctions over $6000. $3500-$4000.

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$2600

Seth Thomas
Clock Co. mantle
clock, "Hotel",
ca 1900. A very
poplar model
with collectors,
this 18" high case
is either

mahogany or walnut, I
lean more to mahogany.
Out standing carved panels
each side, and deeply
grooved designs on the
front. 8" painted dial is
original, clean, only slight
fading, ST insignia below
the hand arbor. Seconds
dial and all three hands are
original. The movement is
8 day, signed, running, and

striking on a Cathedral gong each hour. Correct and original pendulum
bob and stick. This clock is the earlier model, 3" higher than the later
models. It has a key lock on the side, original glass in the door. Everything
is original on this clock, including the old finish. It has light crazing, has
not been cleaned/polished. Ly-Seth Thomas, page 728. We sold two Hotel
clocks last year, $2900 & $3000. $2750-$3000.

18.

$7000

"Manufactured By /
Welch, Spring & Co.
/ Forestville, Conn.,
U.S.A.", copied

from the com-
plete black and
gold label
inside the
case. This very

rare hanging
clock is their,
" R e g u l a t o r
No.4", ca 1874.

The 41" long walnut
case is (near) perfect,
original crinkled fin-
ish under the polished
or rubbed out finish.

All ten finials, turned
columns, and applied wood
decorations, are all original.
All pieces on the front are
turned at 45 degree angles.
The glasses, pendulum bob,
wood stick, upper door
latch, lower door lock and
key, everything is original
and nice. The old dial pan
now has new dial paper,
hands are correct. The
inside of the case is covered
with the original black
flocked paper. The move-
ment is thirty day, nickel
plated double spring driven,
and is running. It is signed,
"E. N. Welch / Forestville,
Ct. / U.S.A. / Pat'd / Aug.
30, 1870". Folks, that is as
good as it gets. Now it is
over 130 years old and noth-

ing that old can escape having a bump or a scrape, that is why I call it
(near) perfect. Ly-Welch, page 96. $7500-$10,000.

19.

$4000

Seth Thomas Clock Co. hanging
"Marcy", ca 1884. Oak case has
aged beautifully, now a medium
reddish oak case, and stands 46"
high. The wood has been
cleaned/polished and is a gorgeous
clock. It is the only wall clock ST
made that strikes two cup bells on
the quarter hours. Two companion
clocks with the same movement
were shelf clocks, the Atlas and
Hecla. There are exquisite carvings
from top to bottom, moldings and
ripple like trim on top. Door lock
on the side, two original glasses,
and correct finials all over. You
probably noticed I forgot to put the
finials on the top for the picture.
They are original, and were inside
the case. Original painted dial with
a signature of an English business,
"R. Salisbury & Sons /
Guildford". Guildford is a few
miles southeast of London. The
hands, nickel dial rings, nickel
pendulum bob, wood stick, and
nickel beat scale are all correct and
excellent. There is a complete
black label inside. The damascen-
ing on the pendulum is sharp and
clear. You will note I hung the pen-
dulum about an inch too high. I
just put it there for the picture. The
movement is 8 day, spring driven,
strikes quarter hours on two cup
bells and hours on a Cathedral bell.
Ly-Seth Thomas devoted a full page (#321) to the Marcy and its various
parts. Ly gives the value at $5000 for oak. The last Marcy we sold was in
the 9-07 auction, it brought $5200. $4000-$5000.

20.

$3500

Seth Thomas Clock Co. "Regulator
No.9", ca 1896. The case is made with
old oak, has been cleaned/polished, and
presently it is a light to medium shade,
and standing 48" high. You can tell
from the back, behind the top, and deep
in the cracks that it was once very
smoky. Everything is original, no
repairs or new wood, fancy carved top
and the wood panel around the dial.
Two key door locks on the side, old
glass, brass beat scale, original hands,
and original signed dial. This dial is
nicer than most for there are no chips or
flaking. Slightly soiled from fingers
rubbing, but certainly does not need to
be repainted. Brass weight looks cor-
rect, the size and weight are the same as
an original, but the hook is a replace-
ment and the caps are closer to knurled
than caps should be on a No.9 weight.
Brass bob on a wood stick. The brass
accessories at the top and bottom of the
stick are correct. Eight day, time only
movement, is running.

Ly-Seth

Thomas, page 287. Possibly a $5000
value if it was more original. $3750-
$4250.

23.

$7750

Seth Thomas Clock Co.
double dial calendar
clock, "Parlor Calendar
No. 10", ca 1890. This
model was made in two
styles, slightly different,
and we have sold a few of
each model over the
years. The clean/polished
walnut case is 36" high,
and decorated top to bot-
tom with carved objects,
small turned columns,
grooves, etchings,
applied wood trim, and
various shades of burl
walnut mixed among the
regular walnut. It is com-
plete, all original, has no
new wood or repairs. The
only change we note are
the repainted dials, but as
you know that is par for
the course with ST dials.
The hands, calendar
rollers, pair of iron
weights, brass bob, and
wind crank, are either
original or from that peri-
od. Two perfect labels
inside, and the 8 day lyre
movement signed by ST in two places and a stamped large eagle. Original
wood dust covers over the top rollers. The movements are complete and
operational, striking hours on a Cathedral bell. On the back of the case is
a factory stamp, "0981H", meaning the clock was made August 1890. Ly-
Calendar #640; Ly-Seth Thomas, pages 110-111. We have been selling
this model in excess of $10,000. $8000-$10,000.

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21.

$3000

Seth Thomas
Clock Co.
" R e g u l a t o r
No.1", ca 1879.
This early model
has the weight

descending the left side.
The weight is very large
and was cast with a 45
degree angle on one edge
so it would clear the round
S. B. Terry type movement.
We have had many early
No.1 Regulators but this is
the first with the weight
descending the side. This
clock was restored, only in
the sense that the dial was
repainted, and the beautiful
rosewood (or mahogany)
case was waxed and pol-
ished until it looks and
feels like a piece of expen-
sive furniture. It is virtually
like new, yet is 130 years
old. If I did not need to sell
clocks, to buy more clocks,
this one would never leave
my home. If you want one
extra nice clock for your
collection, you would do
well to acquire this one.
Both door have key locks.
It is unusual for the bezel
to key lock. If you enlarge
the picture of the weight,

bob, etc. you will see a nice old label in the base, and an original beat scale
attached to the door. It is actually a small box attached to the door, with the
beat scale on the box. Ly-Seth Thomas #836. $3500-$4000.

22.

$2200

Ansonia Clock Co.
metal cased mantle
clock, "Columbia",
ca 1904. This metal
clock is very large
and very heavy. It is
25" high and 25"
wide, and complete
with all its various
parts. It is in "as
found" condition,
some parts are good
while other parts
are absent most of
the finish. The part
of the clock with
the best finish is the
black enameled
iron case. The
Shepherd Boy has

some remains of the Syrian Bronze finish, but probably less than one
quarter. The horn and staff are probably replacements but apparently were
recast from original molds. The case body has four large friezes (cast
tablets of battle action scenes) two on the front, one on each end. When
the clock is refinished, the friezes are the clocks eye catchers. Beveled
glass in the cast bezel, silver dial plate with raised numerals, open escape-
ment mechanism with a French Fleur de leis below. One the back is a cor-
rect metal door. 8 day signed movement is running and striking a gong on
half hours. A tip of the hour hand is missing, otherwise I believe the clock
has all its parts. This model is extraordinary when refinished and will gen-
erally sell in the $5000-$6000 range. Ly-Ansonia #1581. $2500-$3000.

24.

$5500

Seth Thomas Clock Co. "Office
Calendar #13, ca 1889, in oak. 8
day weight driven clock in very
fine original condition, excellent
throughout. The oak case has no
new parts or repairs, original fin-
ish was kept clean and polished
by an elderly collector who had
this clock in his possession over
50 years, so it has not been shuf-
fled around from pillar to post.
The dials, calendar rollers, beat
scale, weight, hands, large door
glass, and even an old key, are all
original to this clock. One paint
chip on the calendar dial, a few
small ones on the time dial, all
near the numeral three. A factory
stamp on the case back,
"9881K", dates the clocks manu-
facture date as October 1889,
three years earlier than recorded
in the Seth Thomas sales cata-
logues, and subsequently in Ly-
Calendar, pages 256-257; Ly-
Seth Thomas, page 101. Ly's
2004 Price Guide values this
model at $8,000; Bob Schmitt
recently sold one for $16,000
plus 10%. There is no reason this
clock should not be worth as
much. $7500-$10,000.

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$1500

"Manufactured and
Sold by / Seth Thomas
/ Plymouth Hollow /
Conn. / Warranted
Good", from label in
this "Regulator No.1
Extra", ca 1880. The
movement Seth

Thomas used in this clock was the
No.3, with weight hanging on the
right side. It is speculated that this
clock was made near the end of pro-
duction of the Regulator No.1 Extra.
In that event, it is likely that the
Plymouth Hollow label inside the
case was a later addition because
about 1865 Thomaston labels were
being used. Nonetheless, this is a
beautiful burl walnut veneered case
in near perfect condition. It is 44"
high, complete, original, and pol-
ished like your expensive furniture.
Your other half will allow this clock
in the living quarters because it is
magnificent. This clock is one you
will not have to hang in the garage.

The two glasses are original, not a flaw on the gold and black lower glass,
original brass bob, gold covered wood stick, large painted zinc dial, and
the hands. The old original dial will cause you and me the most confusion
and concern. There are more than twice the number of holes than there
should be. I lined up the original dial holes with holes in the case, that are
now filled, and all match up. For some wild and crazy reason a former
lazy owner punched new holes rather than do the job correctly. This was
one of Lee Smith's prize clocks, hanging prominently in his home, and I
am sure he would not have abused the old dial in that manner. In fact, this
is one of the best ST dials that I have seen because the paint is not chip-
ping. Ly-Seth Thomas, pages 272-273. In recent years this poplar clock
has been selling in the $3500-$5000 range. $2500-$3500.

27.

$4600

Black Forest three weight
cuckoo, with music, ca
1875. Extra large carved
case is 50" high and 36"
wide, excluding the pendu-
lum and weights. The bird
on top is a Capereallie, birds
on the base are European
Swallows, Hare on the left,
Pheasant on the right, a
Hunting Horn around the
dial, Oak leaves with
acorns, and Nor wegian Pine
branches, all indigenous to
the Black Forest region of
Europe. The large dial has
porcelain cartouche numer-
als and a replaced pair of
hands. The movement is in
good running condition,
cuckoos on the hour and the
little man comes out of his
door and music plays. This
cuckoo is in excellent condi-
tion, original in all respects
except the hands and inter-
nal maintenance. Folks who
like wildlife are generally buyers of carved cuckoo clocks. $5000-$7500.

27A.

$500

French Art Deco style clock
with a pair of large metal
Pheasants on top. This is an
awesome clock. If only I had
a place to display it you
would have to wait for my
wife's yard sale to buy this
one. It is 33" wide, tail feath-
er to tail feather, and 19"
high. The finish on the Pheasants is near perfect, end of one tail broken
and repaired, black and gold shades of paint. Black marble base with pink
accent pieces. Eight day round French movement, bell strike, signed in
French, "Fabrication Francaise". $750-$1000.

27B, C, D
Clocks, animals, and birds, have
always had a close association. For
200 years clockmakers have fea-
tured wood carvings and metal cast-
ings of animals and birds on their
clocks. Locally, in Nicholasville,
Kentucky, we have one of the top
taxidermy shops in the USA, if not
the world. The company is Gunners Taxi

dermy, Inc.; website

www.gunnerstaxidermy.com. Several of the birds and animals shown in
these pictures were entered in national taxidermy competitions by owner
Harry Whitehead, Jr. and his son, Shawn Whitehead. They have won 1st
place in several National and World competitions. The shop handles
African game as well as birds and animals from every continent. They
also act as
guides for
those hunt-
ing all
types of
game, from
E l e p h a n t s
to turkeys.
We display
clocks at Gunners Taxidermy featuring birds
and animals that can be admired and purchased.

26.

$1800

"Wm. L. Gilbert Clock Co. /
Winsted, Conn.", copied from the
original dial of this rare wall,
"Regulator No.14", ca 1901. To us
this is a rare model as we have
never seen another. The large oak
case is standing 50" high, clean and
all original, having no new wood or
repairs that are evident. There are
carved sections, applied pieces,
grooves and designs all over, yet it
is a rather plain case. The move-
ment is eight day, one weight, and
time only, dead beat escapement,
and has retaining power. It has a
correct nickeled weight, pulley,
beat scale and dial rings. The pen-
dulum bob is brass; it and the wood
stick are original. The dial has orig-
inal paint; the signature is still
strong, correct hands and a paper
seconds dial that is different from
second's dials on other clocks. I
would venture that it is dark
because it is paper and not paint.
Again, it is original. Everything
about this clock looks identical to
that pictured in Ly-Gilbert #359.
$2000-$2500.

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31.

$1100

Ansonia Clock Company hanging, "Capitol", ca
1901. Clean and polished 54 inch oak case,
original finials top and bottom, and all applied
wood and metal pieces. The case was cleaned
sometime in the past, remnants of the original
finish remain in places. It has a pair of nickeled
weights with incorrect hooks, original brass bob
and wood stick, and a very nice brass beat scale.
A new and correct paper dial with Ansonia logo,
on the original zinc pans. The long case has
three glasses, all appear to be original. It has a
two weight, 8 day time only movement, running
and keeping excellent time. Ly-Ansonia, page
184; Ly-American Clocks, Volume 1, page 39.
$1200-$1500.

28.

$6500

Wm. L. Gilbert Clock Co. hang-
ing, "Regulator No.18", ca 1901.
This is a very rarely seen clock,
and it has been fabulously main-
tained throughout its life. The
finials on this clock are the cor-
rect square design and appear to
be originals. We believe the case
was cleaned sometime in the past
to remove smoke, cooking oils,
etc. from the wood. The previous
owner had the clock hanging in
his house a long time and did not
remember any repairs since he
owned it. He always suspected
there might be a piece or two of
new trim on the base, but the
color matched so perfectly he dis-
missed that thought as being
unimportant. The furniture quali-
ty walnut case is 78" high and
22½" wide, with glass sides, a
perfect size for modern homes
with 8 foot ceilings. The move-
ment is 8 day, weight, time, dead
beat escapement, retaining power,
sweep second hand, mercurial
compensating pendulum with
mercury in three cut glass jars.
The weight and pulley are correct
for this clock. We did not hang
them for the picture, nor did we
put the mercury in the three jars.
The movement was recently ser-
viced, is running and keeping
excellent time. The glass jars are
correct replacements.

Ly-

American Clocks, Volume 2,
#363. $7,500-$10,000.

29.

$2250

Southern Calendar Clock Co.
"Fashion No.3", ca 1879. This St.
Louis, Missouri company made
double dial calendar clocks for
about ten years, using a case
design apart from all other makers.
For most of those years they
bought the finest time and calendar
movements that Seth Thomas ever
made. The No.3 was the first
model with the word "Fashion" on
the glass, and the first with a visi-
ble pendulum. The pendulum on
the No.3 was always a "Texas
Star", nickeled with a brass star in
the middle. Most of this clock is
original, the finials being the only
exception. The majority of Fashion
clocks we sell have repainted dials.
I could live with the dials on this
clock, but you may want to have
them repainted as they are dirty,
faded, and have some paint loss,
particularly on the upper dial. The
walnut case is 32" high, lightly
cleaned, and polished. The glass,

large brass bell, nickel pendulum, hands, and calendar rollers, are all orig-
inal. About 90% of the old black paper label remains inside, on the back-
board. The movement runs 8 days, strikes the large brass bell on the hour,
and is running fine. Ly-Calendar, page 285. $2500-$3000.

30.

$2250

Southern Calendar Clock Co.
"Fashion No.4", ca 1880. 32" walnut
case is identical to the No.3. The only
difference between the clocks is the
pendulum and seconds dial. The sec-
onds dial is flush with the time ring
on the No.3, and recessed slightly on
the No.4. The nickeled pendulum bob
is damascened on the No.4, plain
with the star on the No.3. This case is
clean and polished, has no unsightly
damage or repairs. The dials have
been repainted on the original pans,
correct hands, glass, brass bell,
movements, and calendar rollers.
Inside on the backboard is a complete
and original black label. We believe
everything is original except the
finials and one or two of them may be
original. Ly-Calendar, page 286.
$2500-$3000.

32.

$1100

Self Winding Clock Company, regulator, "No.
9-A", ca 1910. This is a rather fancy quarter
sawn oak case, 63" tall and 24" wide. The Self
Winding clocks were constructed using the best
woods, they all have a good cabinet finish, and
they generally hung in one place a long time
and were well maintained, for the weekly pay-
roll depended on them. The 14" dial is painted
with white enamel, has the correct hands, pen-
dulum ball and stick. The pendulum bob is 10
lb., brass covered, and in fine condition. The
movement is their 60 beat vibrator "F" move-
ment, dead beat escapement, running with no
problems, and keeping excellent time. If you
have been looking for a seconds beat regulator
that will fit in any home, and is entry level
priced, you should give this clock serious con-
sideration. Ly-American Clocks, Volume 2,
page 253. $1250-$1750.

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33.

$2500

Waterbury Clock Company
hanging, "Regulator No.54", ca
1915. Original finish on this 57"
tall oak case, and it is clean and
polished. All finials and other
wood parts are original and in
excellent condition with no
repairs. It has an 8 day, two
weight, time only deadbeat
movement with retaining power,
recently serviced, and running
strong. Original pair of brass
weights, excellent Waterbury
pendulum ball and wood stick,
original glass, original beat
scale, an original painted dial
and correct hands. All in all, a
jim-dandy original clock. Ly-
Waterbury #570. It was valued at
$3750 over 7 years ago. $2500-
$3000.

34.

$2000

Waterbury Clock Company,
"Regulator No. 67", ca 1905. Oak
case has the original finish
although it has darkened with
time. It stands 50" high, complete
with all the ripple trim around the
door, applied carved piece on the
base, and the decorative wood
work on top. Label inside, on the
bottom, with minor paper loss,
perhaps 10%. Correct white
signed beat scale, old glass in the
door, three great hands, an excel-
lent original painted dial, signed
properly on the bottom. Two door
hooks on the side, winding crank,
brass bob, wood stick, and grain
painted weights. The pair of iron
grain painted weights would fool
many people. They are well done
replacements with new hooks, and
nicely grain painted. The pendu-
lum bob is not dimpled in the cen-
ter, but it is damascened, perhaps a
Seth Thomas brass cover over a
new lead filler. Signed, two
weight, time only movement, with
no extra holes around the move-
ment or dial. A very nice original

example of the No.67 if not for the weights and bob. Ly-Waterbury #573.
We have seen this model, in very nice condition, sell upwards of $4000.
$2500-$3000.

35.

$2750

Waterbury Clock
Company, "Regulator No.
53", ca 1906. This clock is
top shelf, if for no other
reason than it has the
"look". The 53" walnut
case was probably cleaned
at some time in the past, for
no black goop is evident. It
has a seasoned or aged fin-
ish on the wood, and it has
been nicely polished. It
appears to be original
throughout, as there are no
visible signs of repairs or
new parts. If there are any
new wood pieces, it passes
muster with me. It has the
look that would make it
acceptable in the main part
of the house, if you know
what I mean. Key lock on
the side, key included.
Excellent original glass
with reverse painted
"Regulator", in gold, and
only has minor paint loss.
Complete paper label
inside, on the bottom. The
dial and hands are original,
dial is signed, and has only
minor paint loss. Correct
white metal beat scale, old
wind key, brass bob and
wood stick, all very nice.
This is the earlier version
of the No.53 with original
hand-grained weights.
Movement is 8 day, two weight, time only, retaining power, dead-beat
escapement, and was recently serviced, so is running and keeping good
time, and should for many years. This is another fine Waterbury Regulator
with high book value. Ly-Waterbury #564. $3000-$3500.

36.

$2500

Mystery clock, French statue is ca 1880, the
swing arm is contemporary. This is a very
large statue and ball swing, that together are
43" tall, compared to an Ansonia Huntress
Ball Swing that is only 25" tall. A plaque on
the base has the name, "Gloria Victorl", and
the metal statue is signed, "E. Picault". A
large plaque on the base reads, "Force,
Courage, Audace". Most of the original fin-
ish remains on the metal statue, and it is a
dark bronze color. We were able to find a
contemporary swing arm with a large 6" ball.
It has a rare time and strike movement which
is the exact size this large statue should have.
The movement is running and striking prop-
erly. The metal portion of the statues base is
bolted to a large piece of green/white veined
marble. The two green balls on the swing
arm blend perfectly with the marble base.
$2500-$3500.

37.

$3500

Year Running German Vienna Hall clock, ca
mid to late 17th century. Heavy oak case is 83"
high, 21" wide, has 3 doors, all with locks and
a key. The top door allows access to the nice
10" painted metal dial, great pair of hands, and
the movement; the middle door allows access
to the pendulum bob; the bottom door covers a
shelved storage area. The middle door has
heavy beveled glass, the bevel being about ½"
wide. There is a drawer below the large glass
with a brass pull and key lock. The sturdily
built case is rather plain except for the carved
places on the top door and base, the rope twist
on each side, and some carving above and
below the rope twist. There are four large bun
feet on the bottom. The year running move-
ment has double clicks on the great wheel, fine
adjustment on distance between the anchor and
escape wheel, maintaining power, fixed pal-
lets, 6 wheels, and it is running. The nice paint-
ed dial is signed, "Ant. Kaspar", and, "V
Karline". There is a large second's dial, a thick
brass dial ring, and a 9½" pendulum ball. The
brass weight is the largest and heaviest weight
I have ever tried to handle. It weights 42
pounds making it near impossible for one per-
son to hang it on the oversized brass pulley.
$4000-$6000.

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40.

$1400

"Revere Hall Clock / Model-Monticello R-
245 / Cincinnati, Ohio", ca 1926. This com-
pany was formed by the Herschede Hall
Clock Company of Cincinnati, for the
express purpose of manufacturing and mar-
keting hall clocks driven by synchronous
electric motors. This is one of those early
electric clocks. It has been in one family for
as long as anyone can remember. The wal-
nut case is 7 feet, 2 inches, clean and pol-
ished, and the finish looks as good as new.
The design was poplar in 1926 and remains
so today. It has a broken arch top with a
large finial, narrow waist, full columns, two
doors with glasses, three brass weights,
brass pendulum bob and steel rod, and five
nickeled tubes. The doors have key locks,
with a key, nice glasses, and the bonnet has
cut out designs on the sides with cloth cov-
ering. The dial, hands, and moon phase,
look like most all of the Herschede models
of that day. It is 11" wide and 16" tall, with
moon phases, brass dial ring with raised sil-
ver numerals, great hands, cast spandrels in
the corners and similar casting in the dial
center, and is signed, "Revere". Note for the
high bidder the longest tube goes on the
left as you face the clock. $1500-$2000.

38.

$1250

French Hall Clock, ca 1890. This is a beautiful
walnut case, now a medium shade, clean and in
excellent condition. It stands 7', 7" high, perfect
for today's homes with 8 foot ceilings. There is a
carved ornament on top, carving around the case
edge, extra nice carvings on the base, and some in
other places. There are four nice wood feet with
designs, not plain. The door has a lock, with a
key. There are three beveled wood panels on each
side, dividing the case in three equal sections.
The top two-thirds of the case lifts off the bottom
one-third making it much easier to transport and
set up. The glass over the dial is bowed and the
large door glass is heavily beveled. The move-
ment is 8 day, has machined designs on the solid
plates, and three large spring barrels. Four ham-
mers strike four chime rods and play Westminster
Chimes on the quarter hours. On the hours, four
hammers strike four long chime rods. The move-
ment is mounted to a wood seat board. The move-
ment is signed, "F de S, Paris, Depose, FBBF",
and there is a serial number. It has the original
brass pendulum bob with a wood stick. The out-
standing dial has big porcelain cartouche numer-
als, a porcelain dial center, and brass work around
the cartouche numerals and it has inner and outer
dial rings and very nice original hands. This is a
very large and very attractive floor clock. $1500-
$2500.

39.

$2500

French floor clock, standing 7 feet, 8 inches,
ca 1850-1875. The clock was stored in an attic
for 50 years and was restored to bring it back
near its original condition. This type of gesso
finish was poplar in France and throughout
Europe from the 1850's thru the 1880's.
Plaster molds were designed by commis-
sioned artists, the plaster then applied to the
wood and sealed with clear shellac. This case
was restored where needed, many coats of
stain and gold gilt applied over the wood and
plaster moldings. All colors used were color
matched with the original stain colors on the
case. Amber shellac was used to seal and pro-
tect the gold, leaving a deep semi-transparent
gold tone. Similar clocks are pictured in most
European clock books. The movement was
serviced and repaired as needed. It is an 8 day
spring movement, striking a coil gong, all
original to this case. $2500-$3500.

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45.

$2000

French Mystery clock,
large bronze statue and
swinging arm, commonly
called a "Swinger". It is
44" tall with the swing arm
in place, the statue alone is
36" tall. My Greek mythol-
ogy is a little rusty, but I
believe the Olympian god
wearing only winged san-
dals, a winged hat, and a
small fig leaf, is Hermes,
son of Zeus. He carries a
magic wand in his left
hand. I would speculate the
head on the base supplying
wind, is his father Zeus, the
lord of the sky, and the rain
god. The finish on the
bronze statue, the 6" ball,
and other parts of the swing
arm, are all high quality.
The 8 day movement is
within the 6" ball and the
entire arm swings without
any apparent reason, and
that's why we call this a
"Mystery" clock. It runs
but is out of beat and the
hands will need attention as
they are loose on the shaft.
I dare not take it apart to
correct these small prob-
lems. The movement is
signed, "Germany", and
there is no signature on the bronze statue. We are unable to date the stat-
ue or swing arm, but we do know they are not contemporary, and were
probably made in Germany or France. If you in sisted I guess at their age
I would say the statue is ca 1930's, and the swing arm, 1950's. Antique
dealers have tried to buy the statue, leaving me with the swing arm, so the
statue alone is worth more than our minimum. $2500-$5000.

42.

$1200

American, Boston area, unsigned
banjo, ca 1830. 8 day timepiece, weight
driven, original brass movement, pen-
dulum, weight, and three glasses.
Original mahogany case is almost 29"
tall, door trim and throat trim have a

stain that has a slight green tint, ripple around
the bottom door, and brass side rails. Nothing
has been cleaned, refinished, or polished. Flat
glass in the brass sash, mirror and lower tablet
both look to be original, bottom may have some
light touchup. The old metal dial is dirty, numer-
als have been strengthened, but it does not have
any paint chipping. The dial is held by two spike
nails, no screws. The bezel has a push button
release on the side of the case. The hands are
probably original.

The clock looks to be

straight, and all original. $1250-$1500.

43.

$1100

Seth Thomas Clock Co. "Office Calendar
No.6", ca 1884. Clean and polished walnut
case is 32" high, complete with all ten wood
buttons and other wood parts. The two glass-
es, hands, door hook, pendulum bob, and
key, may all be original. It has a complete
black paper label on the door, and the white
"Do Not Oil" label behind the calendar
movement. The dial pans are original but are
now covered with paper dials. They look OK
I guess, but I would have to have the dials
painted, then it would be a fine clock. T he
movement is 8 day, signed by ST, and strik-
ing a brass bell on the hours. Overall, this is
a very fine clean clock that has no extra holes
anywhere, and the only apologies are the
dials. Ly-Calendar #607. $1250-$1500.

44.

$1000

French Style Industrial
Automation Train Clock, a
large brass train on a marble
base. It measures 18½" long,
17½" high, and 9½" deep. The
clock is an 8 day brass move-
ment with hour and half hour
strike, on the train bell. It has a
beautiful porcelain dial, and an
aneroid barometer and ther-
mometer just as the original
1885 French Automation train
had. It has automated wheels
with a separate wind up move-
ment. The wheels movement

winds from the rear and the switch for activating the wheels is on the
brake lever in the front. When turned on all the wheels spin as if it were
running on the track. You simply move the brake lever to turn off the
automation. If you collect clocks or trains this piece would be enjoyable
to own. It is very heavy since it is solid brass and solid marble. The train
can sit on the marble base or stand alone if you prefer, but the wheel
automation only works if sitting on the base. $1500-$2500.

41.

$1400

The Colonial Manufacturing Co., Zeeland,
Michigan, tall clock, ca 1920. The Honduras
mahogany case is 85" tall, has the original finish,
never cleaned, now crazed and has an accumula-
tion of smoke. A good polish/cleaner would help
tremendously. Like #40 above is has the broken
arch top, bonnet with three glasses, full turned
columns, narrow waist with large beveled glass in
the door, and a base and feet to complement the
top. The dial is 11¾" wide, 16½" high, moon
phase, silver dial ring with raised numerals paint-
ed black, an etched brass dial plate, and three
original hands. It has a seconds dial and the dial
ring is signed, "John Wanamaker, New York".
There are two brass weights, brass pendulum, and
three nickel plated tubes. The 8 day movement is
signed Colonial, strikes all three tubes, all togeth-
er, on the hours. Ly-Longcase Clocks and
Standing Regulators, #205. $1500-$2000.

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46.

$6500

Seth Thomas Clock
Co. "Ball Standard"
railroad clock,
"Regulator No.17",
ca 1884. Oak case is
68" tall, single
weight 8 day time-
piece, came to us
from a Midwest col-
lector. This model
was made using the
No.62 movement
that beats seconds, or
60 beats per minute.
The dial over the
large movement is
14" and retains the
original paint with
very few paint
flakes. The dial is
signed "Ball
Standard" and "ST".
The three hands are
correct and we feel
they are original.
Very nice brass bob,
wood stick, brass
weight, brass pulley,
and a large brass beat
scale. The glass is
original and has
"Standard Time"
painted on the glass
in black and gold
paint. Many of the
Ball Standard clocks
had "Standard Time"
painted on the glass,
and the paint on this
glass is so nice some
may question
whether it is original
or added later. We
have looked at it
from every angle,
and with a magnify-
ing glass, and I can-
not give a definitive
answer. It may be
original and
rebacked in recent
years, or it may have
been added in the
last quarter century.
At any rate it is a super nice paint job, adds a lot to the clock, whether it
is original or not. Bid accordingly. It would not bother me or most of our
customers, but I realize it does bother a few collectors if they cannot know
for sure. The oak case is all original, no new wood pieces, has some carv-
ing on the base; the sides, top, and base are fluted, and the case is clean
and polished. There are two locks on the side operated with the winding
crank, a knob on the front, and a key lock on the front. I believe the key
lock was installed by the railroad company or a later owner. We have all
the keys for the locks. We have seen this model sell over $10,000 at some
auctions. Ly-Seth Thomas, pages 298-299. $8000-$10,000.

47.

$1550

F. Kroeber, New York, "Vienna Regulator
No. 47", ca 1882. Original polished ebony
case is 47" tall. We cannot find any reason
to question the validity of the case, inside
or outside. The finials do not look identi-
cal to those pictured in the catalogs, but as
you know they were always apt to be dif-
ferent year to year. The things that keep
the clock from being perfect is a small
dent in the brass weight, a chip and a cou-
ple of hairlines in the two piece porcelain
dial. The chip has been repaired about as
well as could be expected. The pulley,
brass bob, and wood stick, are original
and very nice. The porcelain beat scale
has a small chip. The brass movement is
solid plate, 8 day and powered by one
weight, therefore time only, and is signed,
"F. Kroeber, NY", and "100000", and a
serial number, "33885". The same serial
number is stamped on the brass back plate
and the pendulum hook. The movement is
running and Kroeber said in their cata-
logs, "Warranted to run within five sec-
onds in a week". Ly-Kroeber, page 468.
Their estimated value is $2150. Ours is
$1750-$2000.

48.

$2500

Ansonia Clock Co. crys-
tal regulator, "Floral", ca
1914. A superlative crys-
tal regulator different for
others in the crystal regu-
lator line, and hard to
classify it as a crystal reg-
ulator because of all the
cast floral designs over
the case top to bottom. It
is covered with cast
vines, leaves, and flowers
of various kinds. The
original gold gilt is
almost perfect and we
think one of the finest
clocks that Ansonia
made. The most difficult
thing for me was to get a
good picture, for the gold
is so bright that with the
lights dim, it wants to
show the bright gold. It
has four perfect glasses,
the original splendid pen-
dulum, and a signed
Ansonia key. The two
piece porcelain dial is excellent, signed, has the original hands, and an
open escapement mechanism. The signed movement is running for eight
days and striking a Cathedral gong on hours and half hours. We have
never seen a nicer "Floral" model. Ly-Ansonia #317. $2500-$3000.

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51.

$2300

Atkins Clock Co. "Rare 30-day
Extra, ca 1869. They made their
big regulators in a garden variety
of combinations, rosewood cases,
two weights, thirty day upside
down movements, with 18 inch
painted dials. This near perfect
rosewood case is 57" high, has a
triangular bottom, molded bezel,
curved moldings by the door.
Mounting the 30 day movement
upside down allows the second
dial to be below the hand arbor
and shortens the pendulum
motion. The clock has had some
restoration, i.e. replaced glasses,
dial pan made and painted by the
Dial House. The old hands, pen-
dulum ball, gilded wood stick,
original wall paper inside the
case, and the brass weights, all
seem to be correct for this model.
Typically, the large brass move-
ment is not signed. The large beat
scale in the bottom of the case is
signed, `Welch, Spring & Co. /
Forestville, C. U.S.A." I looked
back at the half dozen similar
Atkins Extra's we have sold in
recent auctions, and no two are
the same size or have the same
combinations of parts. The
weights, glasses, hands, beat
scales, were all slightly different.
Atkins was always tinkering with the movements and cases trying to
make the most perfect and most salable clock. Reference: "The Clocks of
Irenus Atkins", by Gregory & King, pages 58-61 and 102-103; and Ly-
Welch, pages 92-93. $2500-$3000.

52.

$2000

Seth Thomas Clock
Co. hanging Sonora
"Chime Clock No.
101", ca 1914.
Mahogany case has
been polished and
rubbed to a nice furniture shine.
Almost a perfect case, one small
sliver of veneer off on the upper
left side next to the medallion.
The only other change I see is a
replaced glass, otherwise the
clock is near perfect. Excellent
dial and hands, and a correct
pendulum and stick. The move-
ments, of course, are original
and so is everything behind the
hinged back door. The running
movement is marked, "69AB"
and the Sonora Chime move-
ment is marked, "90G". There
was once a letter other than the
G, but it was scratched out and
the G added. There are side win-
dow openings to allow the great
Sonora bell sound to escape, and
there is a chime-silent lever on
the side. This is only the second
one of this model we have offered. Ly-Seth Thomas, page144. It books for
$3500. $2500-$3000.

49.

$6500

Wm. L. Gilbert Clock Co.
"Regulator No. 20", ca 1910.
Beautifully polished cherry case is 6
feet, 11 inches tall and 20½" wide.
Setting it off further is a perfect 12"
porcelain dial with a sweep second
hand, and a mercurial compensating
pendulum with old mercury in three
jars. The case is wonderfully carved
from top to bottom, rippled molding
along each side of the door, and has
what the company called "a Fine
Cabinet Finish". There is a key lock
on the side. It is fitted with an eight
day weight movement, dead beat
escapement and retaining power.
There are no extra holes around the
movement or dial, glass is old,
hands are original, and movement
bracket is signed, "Gilbert". There
are two excellent labels on the back
of the case with one giving instruc-
tion for operating the mercury com-
pensating pendulum. There is a
large brass beat scale and a large
brass dial ring. The pendulum bob
and pulley are nickeled. A very
exceptional clock, taken off the col-
lectors wall where it had been hang-
ing many years. We have not been
successful in finding a recorded sale
in the past ten years. Ly-Gilbert,
pages 138-139. $7500-$10,000.

50.

$2100

Seth Thomas Clock Co. "Regulator No.20",
ca 1909. This clock was originally a time
clock of some kind for the old wires are on
the back of the case and on top. There are
small holes in the backboard that are filled.
The finials and bottom bracket are missing.
We have an original ball finial for the top,
turn a second one and you have the top
problem solved. We have a drawing of the
missing base. So if you buy the clock and
ask us for it, we will be happy to supply the
drawing. We have sold several No.20's in
recent auctions so you know what they
could be worth if restored. The signed 8 day
movement still has the electrical contacts
attached, but with very little effort they can
be removed. The clock is running and keep-
ing good time. The dial is original with a lit-
tle flaking and wear, the hands, movement,
glass, pendulum bob and stick, and the brass
weight, are all correct and very nice. Oak
case would be 62 inches tall with the base.
The base is actually not very large, probably
only 6" high. This case was supplied by
Seth Thomas without the top and base if the
customer wanted it that way. Ly-Seth
Thomas, page 304. $2500-$3000.

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55.

$6500

Ansonia Clock Co. "Regulator
No.4", ca 1883. This one is worth
keeping, if only I had space to hang
it. Magnificent 84" high rosewood
grained case with glass sides. The
finish has been cleaned and pol-
ished, and the finials look identical
to those pictured in the catalogs. The
previous owner/collector told us the
finials are most likely replacements,
copied from original finials, and
stained to match the case perfectly.
If he is correct, some cabinetmaker
did a heck of a job turning them and
staining to match the case. Porcelain
dial is 12 inches with correct hands,
all perfect. The 8 day pinwheel
escapement movement has retaining
power, sweep second hand, mercur-
ial compensating pendulum with
mercury in three cut glass jars. (The
mercury was not in the jars for the
picture) The jars are reported to be,
correct replacements. The move-
ment has been serviced, is running
and keeping excellent time. This is a
great American jewelers regulator
that is very large (my kind of clock)
but will still fit in homes with 8 foot
ceilings. Ly-Ansonia #554; Ly-
American Clocks, Volume 1, page
38. This one has always been a very
collectable clock with a big price
tag, currently booking around
$9000. $7500-$10,000.

56.

$1000

Seth Thomas Clock Co.
"Parlor Calendar No. 1",
ca 1865. The clock has a
complete black and gold
label on the door that indi-
cates the clock was made
in Thomaston, Conn. That
dates the clock 1865 or a
little later. This clock
came from a ST collector, who collect-
ed only the finest examples of each
model. The 33" high rosewood case is
immaculate, almost perfect veneer all
over, clean and polished, as only ST
collectors will accept. You will find a
chip on top, and some on the base,
which are expected on clocks of this
age, and this large. Both dials and the
three hands are original, and exception-
ally nice to be 140 years old. The door
locks on the side with a male end key.
It comes with an old brass bob, wind-
ing key, and a pair of period iron weights, identical to weights that would
have come with this clock. Ly-Seth Thomas, page 104; Ly-Calendar, page
258. $1250-$1500.

53.

$1000

New Haven Clock Co.
"Adige", ca 1886. We are
told by collectors that this
model is very rare and
seldom seen for sale. This
is only the third we have

owned. The first one was sold in our
January 2004 auction, #189, for
$1585, plus 10%. The second was
sold in our January 2007 auction, #46,
for $1775, plus 10%. Both of those
clocks were a little bit nicer than the
one offered here. This clock has been
rubbed and polished, and has a gener-
al excellent appearance. The dial and
dial board are original to each other
and this clock, but the thin dial board
has split 3-4 times where the screws
went thru. New holes were made and
the dial board was glued where split.
The previous Adige's we sold had

finials on top. There is no indication that finials ever adorned this case.
Knowledgeable collectors tell us that New Haven made this model both
ways, but we are unable to corroborate that hypothesis. The case has carv-
ings everywhere, spindles and turnings, and grooved designs. We believe
that the clock is 100% original, including the dial, hands, glass, 8 day
movement, and gong. We further believe the pendulum came with this
clock, but others we have sold, and the catalog pictures, all show a differ-
ent pendulum, but that does not mean it is not correct. Ly- New Haven
#1245. $1250-$1500.

54.

$2800

Seth Thomas Clock
Co. "Regulator No. 1",
ca 1863. The Seth

Thomas company was
probably making this
model prior to 1863,
but it first appeared in
their trade catalog of
1863. This clock has a
Plymouth Hollow

label, whereas clocks produced
around 1865 and later, had
Thomaston labels. The rosewood
case is 34" high, clean, polished,
complete, original, and direct
from a Seth Thomas collector's
possession. The only way he will
part with a Seth Thomas clock is
if he acquires one he thinks is a
little nicer. The rectangular 8 day
movement is not signed, which is
customary for these early models,
and it is running fine. There are
two working locks, with a key,
original lower glass with a gold
painted molding, replaced upper
glass, excellent painted zinc dial,
three correct hands, gilt pendu-
lum stick, and a winding crank. It

has a superior label on the sliding baffle board, paper beat scale intact
below the baffle board, and a rare embossed brass bob with an image of
the Plymouth Hollow factory. We have seen these bobs sell for over $500.
The only non original thing I can find is a replaced cast iron weight, and
copied from an original ST weight. Ly-Seth Thomas, page 269. $3000-
$4000.

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59.

$1000

Seth Thomas Clock Co. "Queen Anne", ca
1883. Walnut case is 36" high, clean, polished,
and should please most Seth Thomas collectors.
It is not a perfect clock but looks very nice. The
door lock is correct, but not original; the origi-
nal brass bell was replaced with a nickeled gong
base, it matches the nickeled damascened pen-
dulum bob and the nickeled dial ring. When
they changed from bell to gong it left two holes
behind the dial board where the bell would have
been mounted. Nice old glass, knobs, small
finials, and all the spindles and other case
pieces. Inside is a near perfect black label and a
beat indicator. It has a very nice original painted
dial, signed two places, and correct hands. The
8 day movement is signed, running, and strikes
hours on the Cathedral gong. If original these
Queen Anne clocks have sold as high as $2500.
Ly-Seth Thomas, page 36. $1000-$1500.

60.

$2200

German Singing
Bird Box, ca
1885. Slide lever
to the right to
activate the bird. Good strong
sound, wings flutters and she
turns and moves about with great
animation then she descends into
her little hidey hole under the lid.
Drawer in the bottom for the key.
Pull the drawer out to wind the
movement from the bottom.
Great bronze filigreed case,
exquisite designs on top and all four sides. Sits on four ball feet. The box
is in excellent to outstanding original condition. Case is 4½" wide, 3"
high. Signed on the bottom, "Made in Germany / Ken D", and other sym-
bols like hallmarks. German key with birds head. Early Bird Boxes are
very rare, this is our first. ($3450) $2500-$3000.

61.

$2500

Wm. L. Gilbert Clock Co. "No. 11
Regulator", ca 1891. Walnut case is 50"
tall with glass sides. It has very nice
carved sections and several styles of
grooves and etchings over the case. It has
been very lightly cleaned/polished, and
some crazing still remains in places. The
pendulum bob, weights, hands, and other
hardware are all original. All three glass-
es are held in place with the original putty.
The only alteration to the clock anywhere
is a replaced paper dial, and it has been on
the pan many years, and is signed and
looks proper for the clock. The movement
is 8 day, time only, two weights, and run-
ning vigorously. This model Gilbert has
two weights that descend each side of the
case, but they both wind on the same
arbor, on the right side of the movement.
The weight cords run from that arbor to
the top corners of the case and then down
each side. This is an excellent clock that
we normally sell for $3000 and up. Ly-
Gilbert #353. $2750-$3250.

57.

$1500

Seth Thomas Clock Co.
"Parlor Calendar", ca
1880. Seth Thomas
began making calendar
clocks about 1863 and
this model was one of

three models he introduced that
year. Notice the printing on the cal-
endar dial indicating three patents
were granted on their calendar
mechanism, the last in 1880. This
clocks with a Thomaston label
could have been made between
1865 and the 1890's. It came from
the same ST collector as some pre-
viously listed. Excellent 31" rose-
wood veneered case, octagon dial
openings on the door, octagon
shaped columns, caps and bases.
The rosewood was polished and

rubbed, and stunning to the eyes of the beholder. If you feel the top and
bottom edges, you may find some hidden nicks. The one piece backboard
has a split down the middle. The dials are excellent, the hands are correct,
and it has the original movements and glasses. Included are a pair of peri-
od iron weights, pendulum bob, and winding crank. The door has a key
lock, with key, but it does not turn the latch. Possibly some graphite would
help. You need the key in the keyhole to open the door. That was the only
door knob provided with this model. Excellent paper label inside. Ly-
Calendar, page 258; Ly-Seth Thomas, page 102; Millers Calendar Clocks,
page 9. $1750-$2250.

58.

$3900

Seth Thomas Clock Co. hanging,
"Marcy", ca 1890. One of three
clocks ST made with an 8 day
movement that strikes quarter
hours on two cup bells, and hours
on a Cathedral gong. The other
two clocks were the Hecla and
Atlas, both shelf clocks. This
clock was made with oak that has
mellowed to a nice medium
shade, polished and rubbed, and
has a nice furniture type finish.
You will find a couple of small
chips on the door front, filled in
and disguised with appropriate
stains and polish. Being a large
clock, you will also find some
nicks on the edges put there by
Pawpaw trying to carry and hang
the clock by himself. There is a
key lock on the side, all original
finials, and carvings on the front,
ripple molding, and etched or
grooved designs over the front.
The glasses are good, great origi-
nal dial with correct hands, and an
original brass damascened bob
and wood stick. Most of the black
label is inside, on the bottom, but
the rod on the end of the pendu-
lum has nicked it numerous times
and you can hardly read it. Silver
beat scale and a winding key.
Factory marked on the back,

"0981J". The 8 day movement is running great and striking the bells and
gong on cue. Ly-Seth Thomas, page 321. $4000-$5000.

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62.

$1500

Noah Pomeroy, Bristol,
Conn. 8 day, single weight,
wall regulator, ca 1865.
Rosewood veneered case
is 38" tall, has good veneer
all over, original glasses,

and all original parts. There
are normal case nicks on the
edges and apparently the

weight cord gave way at least once and
knocked the base loose splitting a piece
of trim. Those problems are not a big
deal and easily repaired. The 8 day time
only movement is unsigned, the pendu-
lum hangs in front of the weight. The
movement looks like the banjo move-
ments of that day and has lantern pin-
ions. Original rod with gold gilt, brass
pendulum bob, brass weight, painted
dial, hands, and glasses, all original to
this clock and in very good condition.
There is a near complete label inside.
This is a rare clock that we seldom see
for sale. $2000-$2500.

63.

$1500

Dungan & Klump, Dickory Dickory Dock Clock,
ca 1909. This one is their Model I, the first of five
models they made over a six year period until they
went belly up. There were only a few hundred
Mouse Clocks made and a great many of them
experienced operating problems and were trashed
as they were returned to the factory for repairs. We
have had 6 or 8 over the years, and they all would
run if properly maintained and pampered. This
first model is 43 inches tall, has good brass
numerals, the nursery rhyme on the wood is legi-
ble, although not bright. We believe the wood
mouse is original but the tail replaced. The move-
ment is running, or was when it came to us. It is
dirty and service would be a good option, espe-
cially if you intend to run it daily. Reference:
NAWCC Bulletin Supplement No. 4, Summer
1966. $1750-$2250.

64.

$2000

German triple
fusee bracket
clock, cased in a
very nice inlaid
mahogany case.
The triple fusee

chain movement plays
Westminster chimes on the
quarter hours and strikes the
hours; five hammers striking
five large coil gongs, all
attached to one gong stand.
The movement is signed,
"83898 / Elite". Researchers
say the Elite movements were
made by Winterhalder &
Hofmeier. Elite was a
Swiss/German company pri-
marily making tubular chime
tall clocks as well as other
type clocks. This clock was

imported into the US by "Hardy & Hayes, Pittsburgh", and so engraved
on the excellent silver dial and brass filigreed inner dial. The 8 day brass
movement has very large solid plates, has a special brass pendulum and
oversize brass winding key. The dial is near perfect, hands are correct, and
it has a bowed and beveled glass in the brass sash. There is a large brass
mesh curtain in the hinged back door. The mahogany case is about 19"
high with several fine inlaid designs on the front. $2000-$2500.

65.

$3500

Ansonia Clock Co. rare metal
clock, "Florida and Gaiety", ca
1904. A very large and attractive
clock that you almost need to see to
appreciate. It is 35" high, 12" wide,
and is complete with its many parts.
The late Bruce Baziluk acquired
this clock with the intent to refinish
it but decided the original nickel-
silver finish was too nice to
remove. Ansonia called the color,
"Queens Gray". The only thing
missing when he bought it was the
bird on the tiptop and a wing on the
other bird. He had the two birds
cast using original birds as a pat-
tern, but was never able to finish
the project before he succumbed to
a relentless health problem. We
spot soldered the bird on the finger
but decided not to change the bird
with part of a wing missing. We
will include the recast bird if you
should want to change it. The piece
over the open escapement is a cast-
ing of mythical birds. The dial and
accessories are unusual but the
movement, pendulum, gong, etc.
are typical of other Ansonia clocks
of this type. This is a rare keeper
clock and one Carolyn Baziluk
held onto as she parted with others
in their collection. It is one of our
favorite clocks and has been dis-
played prominently in our home
since we bought the Baziluk collec-
tion. Ly-Ansonia #1471. $4000-
$5000.

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67.

$2500

Welch, Spring
& Co.
" R e g u l a t o r
No.2", ca 1880.
Ly-Welch pic-
tures several

variations of the Regulator
No.2, and says that the cases
are 53" high and had 18"
dials. This Welch case is 57"
high and the metal dial is 20"
wide, edge to edge. This
model came with a clear
lower glass and black flock-
ing on the backboard. Some
earlier models came with a
painted lower glass and no
second's hand. The pendu-
lum stick was probably gold
gilded originally, now the
gold is good at the top where
you cannot see it, but mottled
below with gold and black
mixed. The upper glass has
new white putty. Key locking
door has lock and
escutcheon, but no key. Large
brass beat scale in the bottom
says, "Welch, Spring & Co.
Forestville, Conn". Large
solid plate 8 day movement
is time only powered by two
brass weights descending
down each side from pulleys
attached to the top. It beats
seconds, has dead beat

escapement and lantern pinions. Ly-Welch, pages 92-93. $3000-$3500.

68.

$1500

Seth Thomas Clock Co. "Regulator
No.4", ca 1925. Oak case is 42" high,
retaining the original finish, now
crazed with dried out polishes and pol-
lutants. ST described the wood as quar-
tered oak, veneered and polished. It
needs a cleaner/polish to bring the
wood back to where it should be. The 8
day, time only, one weight movement,
is the same tried and true movement
used in hundreds of thousands of
Regulator No.2's, seventy two beats to
the minute, and it has maintaining
power. The brass accessories are the
bob, weight, pulley, beat scale, dial
ring, and door locks. Like the case, the
brass has not been cleaned. A brass
plaque below the dial says, "Donated
to V.B.A. by Ladies Aid June 9, 1925.
The signed ST dial is better than we
normally see, it has the original paint,
with no chips or scratches, and the
hands are correct. Ly-Seth Thomas,
page 281. $1500-$2000.

69.

$2000

"E. Howard & Co. Boston / 59",
signed on the movement of this
"No. 70 Regulator", ca 1923.
Black walnut case is 32" tall,
very nice, in original condition,
with only minor blemishes cus-
tomary in all old wood cases. It
has all the original hardware,
latches, pendulum tie down,
hinges, etc. The glasses are still
very nice, original and complete
cover over the weight chute, cor-
rect brass pendulum bob, stick,
and of course, the 8 day, time
only, movement. The movement
has not been cleaned or serviced
in a while, and should be,
although it is running. The old
iron weight is stamped, "70".
The "59" inscribed on the move-
ment is correct for this model.
The original painted dial is
beginning to weaken but not very
noticeable yet, except the signa-
ture. Some of the letters have
been enhanced and if you did not
know "Boston" was supposed to
be below "Howard", you would
not know what is says. Some
numerals on the left side of the dial have been enhanced, only slightly. All
in all, a nice clock worthy of ownership. Ly-American Clocks, page 123,
calls this model rare. $2000-$2500.

66.

$2000

Winterhalder &
Hofmeier triple fusee
bracket clock in oak
and mahogany with
brass trimmings.
Case is 15½" high,
rounded top is
mahogany, the bal-
ance of the case is
oak. Heavy cast side
vents with red cloth
backing. Back door is
mostly a brass screen
in an oak frame and
red cloth backing.
The back door has a
latch, the front door a
pull knob. Cathedral
style dial and front
door. The door is cast
brass with beveled
glass. Heavy brass

castings around the dials. Silver dial rings,
mottled brass inner dial and dial surround,
same with the smaller subsidiary dials. Pull
cord on the side to advance the strike. Original
heavy duty brass bob and key, movement is
running and striking Westminster Chimes on 4

heavy iron coil gongs on the quarter hours, and hours on a fifth deep toned
gong. The movement is a solid plate of brass. Complete and original.
$2500-$3000.

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73.

$1500

Seth Thomas Clock Co. rare
mantle clock, "Hecla", ca
1884. Walnut case is 22½"
high, retains the original finish
and apparently has never been
cleaned. It looks acceptable to
me but it does have some light
crazing and smoke accumula-
tion. Everything is original
including the glass, signed
dial, hands, damascened pen-
dulum bob, and the black label
inside the case. The dial has a
little bit of flaking but for a ST
dial it is not that bad. The glass
is extra nice and everything
else is good for its age. A fac-
tory stamp on the back of the
case dates the clock for us. The
stamp says, "4881J", which
means it was made October
1884. The 8 day movement is
special, in that it strikes quarter
hours, and was a movement
they only used in three clocks,
the Atlas, Hecla, and Marcy. It
strikes two bells on the quarter hours and hours on a cathedral bell. It is
running very well and striking as it should. This Hecla is as nice as some
others we have sold in the past at prices between $2000 and $3000. Ly-
Seth Thomas, pages 727-728. $1500-$2000.

70.

$1500

Gustav Becker, two weight Vienna
Regulator in a Black Forest carved
case, ca 1925. The carved case is very
nice, standing about 46" high, not
counting the antlers. As one would
expect the antlers have long since been
lost or broken and now in their place
are modern replacements, stained to
match. The glass is old but a replace-
ment, otherwise the case is in good
condition and all original. The Vienna
movement is 8 day, powered by two
brass weights. It is a typical Becker
movement signed several places and
shows a serial number #2221813. It is
running and striking properly, but as
with most all Vienna's that I have in
my home, only run for 7 days. The
movement is held in a metal bracket
with thumb screws. The bracket is
deeply imbedded in the backboard and
original to this case. There are a cou-
ple of tiny extra holes in the top and
the bottom, none related to the move-
ment, seat board, or anything else I
can see. Probably just screwed to the
wall. Two piece porcelain dial is
signed, has a seconds dial, and overall
in very good condition. Brass bob,
wood stick, porcelain beat scale, all
correct for the case and movement.
$1500-$2000.

71.

$1000

Wm. L. Gilbert Clock Co.
weight driven mantle
clock, "Latonia", ca
1885. Walnut case is
30½" tall, and in very
nice original condition.

On the back is a complete label. There
are new holes in the dial pan. Rather
than repair a crack in the dial board,
Bubba moved the screws holding the
dial to the board. He did repair the
holes in the dial pan. The old dial is
signed and in good condition. Eight
day movement is powered by two
weights and a spring. Both small
weights drive the time gears, the
strike gears are spring driven. Note in
the side picture how both weight
cords wind on the spool on the right
side. The cord for the right side
weight goes straight up to a pulley on
the right side, while the left side cord

goes to the left side with the help of three pulleys. It strikes hours on a
Cathedral gong. The movement is signed, running and striking properly.
The weights and pendulum are original and correct. Ly-Gilbert #1027.
$1250-$1750.

72.

$2000

Ansonia Clock Co. "Juno Ball Swing", ca
1901. This swing arm is 28" high, the
original finish was French Bronze. There
has been no cleaning of any metal, but is
in "as found" condition. In other words, it
has been around over 100 years without
anyone doing anything to it. The statue,
base, and arm, are all correct and original.
All the other parts are original, i.e.
numerals, bow tie, hands, the two balls,
and other decorations. There is wear
showing on all metal parts. The Ansonia
movement is 8 day, time only, and com-
plete. I would have the movement ser-
viced before extended use. We have sold
many other Juno's not nearly this nice.
Ly-Ansonia #2991. Books for $4000 if in
very fine condition. $2000-$2500.

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$3000

Waterbury Clock Co. "Augusta", ca
1893. This model is not as common
as you may think. We may have had
6 in 25 years, and in checking other
auction houses, they have had even
fewer. This clock is a pleasure to
describe for it is 100% original,
complete, and has not had polish,
cleaner, or a rag touch it. I call this
kind of clock, a "McDermott" clock.
The brass is dull, never polished, and
all original including the pendulum
bob, spiral weights, and all the other
brass attachments on the case. The
front glass, 2 side glasses, dial and
hands, chains with acorns, every-
thing is original. The mahogany case
is 51" high, and crusty all over. The
movement is 8 day, running, and has
a gong strike. The clock came to us
from a long time collector of rare
and exceptionally nice clocks. 2-3
years ago he sold us his collection of
Ansonia banjo clocks with frosted
glasses. If you recall they were out-
standing examples, like this one. We
have seen this model sell on EBay
for over $6000, not nearly as nice as
this clock. Ly-Waterbury #600.
$4000-$6000.

77.

$3500

Ansonia Clock Co.
"Electrolier No. 6"
ca 1910. In our thir-
ty years trading in
clocks this is the
only Electrolier we
have offered in an
auction. This piece
was part of the
Bruce Baziluk col-
lection we acquired
following his pass-
ing a few years ago.
Bruce restored this
piece by giving it a
new bronze finish
and replacing some
missing lily leaves.
He cast leaves using
originals from this
piece for the molds.
The wiring was
checked and all five
light bulbs replaced.
It would be impossi-
ble to find 100 year
old bulbs to match any that may have still been working in this piece. All
of the Ansonia Electroliers are named and there is a plaque on the base
indicating this one is, "Le Lys", or translated, "A Lily", or "The Lily".
Ansonia used the figure "Fortuna" in making this piece. That is the same
statue they used with the Fortuna Swing Clock. The statue is 23" high, the
total height of the piece is 36". Included are several Lily leaves that Bruce
saved after he refinished this piece. Ly-Ansonia #443. $3500-$5000.

74.

$1000

German/French bronze cartel
clock, marketed in the US by
"Bailey, Banks, and Biddle /
Philadelphia", and is signed
like that on the inner dial. The
large bronze case is 24" high
and 17" wide, and made of
heavy plate bronze, not a thin
pliable bronze we normally see
used in clocks. The 8 day
movement inside the large can-
ister housing is solid, heavy
plates, unsigned, at least on the
back plate. Powered by two
chain pull-up bullet shaped
bronze weights. The pendulum
is not original to the clock but
is certainly analogous to this
case, and hardly shows anyway
behind the clock front. The
large bronze front has creatures
and objects of many descrip-
tions including a god on top,
goddess on the bottom, mythi-
cal creatures, vines, leaves,
grapes, nuts, and other things.

It appears to be German but we cannot identify it. "Peter" bought this
clock in the January 2008 auction but we have not seen hide nor hair of
"Peter Cottontail, "Peter Piper", or whoever he is. $1000-$1500.

75.

$1500

A n s o n i a
Clock Co.
"Regent with
Candelabras",
ca 1904.
Three piece
set, all brass
and in excel-
lent original
c o n d i t i o n ,
very large and
very heavy,
has little if
any wear. The
clock case is
22½" high,

candelabras are 20' high. Scores of cast brass pieces, then somehow
assembled together and you cannot tell how it was done. It is all very
ornate, has four mythical sea serpents at the top around the urn.
Everything is finished brass except the hands and the heavy beveled glass.
All the dial parts, sash, rings, elaborate open escapement parts, all are
brass. 8 day movement has been serviced, is running and striking a
Cathedral gong on hours and half hours. The original pendulum and key
are with the clock. The Regent by itself is very rare, and having the can-
delabras is a very special bonus. We have never before seen the three
pieces together. Ly-Ansonia #1548. $1500-$2000.

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104.

$950

Seth Thomas Clock Co. Crystal
Regulator, "Empire No.25", ca
1909. We went 40 years without
seeing this model but in the last
5 years we have had four of
them. This one is the most com-
plete of the four, but the finish is
not as good as one or two others.
The other 3 were all missing part
of the gun barrel. The ST pic-
tures do not show a bridle on the
horse, but this one has a bridle,
that I suppose could have been
added by some innovative clock
expert. The case was originally
finished in Syrian Bronze, and
stands 18 ½" high. The case is
now dark and hard to tell how
much of the original finish may
be under the smoky cover. This
is a nice original clock, has good
glasses all around, clean porce-
lain dial with a small chip at the No.5. large imitation mercury pendulum
with good vials. The 8 day fine round movement is signed, running, with
an hour and half hour rack strike on a Cathedral bell In ST collector cir-
cles this is considered a rare model, and it booked in 2005 for $1750. Ly-
Seth Thomas #755. $1000-$1500.

105.

$750

Ithaca Calendar Clock Co. "No.6 Hanging
Library", ca 1875. Walnut case has been
rubbed/polished, that removed the goop and
left the original finish. Case is 28" high and
all original. There is a repaired crack on the
top left ear that is not visible from the front.
The glasses are old replacements, new dial
papers on the old pans, calendar rolls are old.
The upper dial was moved slightly when the
dials were put back. They are not new holes
for they match up with the dial pans. If you
do not get the new paper dials on perfectly it
will require you to move the pans slightly.
Signed 8 day Welch movement is stamped,
"Manf for Ithaca Clock Co.", and is running
and striking correctly. Ly-Calendar #340.
$800-$1000.

106.

$800

Ithaca Calendar Clock Co. "Shelf
Library", ca 1875-1880. Walnut case is
31½" high, clean and polished, top leaf
broken and repaired. I think all Ithaca
clocks had broken tops. Glasses are old,
dials and hands are original, and the pen-
dulum has the extra Ithaca metal exten-
sion. There are extra holes around the
dials, but they line up with the holes in
the pans. The calendar roll paper is orig-
inal but dark. The 8 day movement is
signed, running, and striking properly
but should be cleaned. The movement is
signed by Welch for the Ithaca Calendar
Clock Co. This carved top is original to
this case but is not pictured in Ly-
Calendar, only in Millers Calendar
Clocks, page 51. We have had this
model, with this top, before, and we
know it is correct. $800-$1000.

101.

$750

Wm. L. Gilbert Clock Co. "Regulator
No.21", ca 1910. This nice one weight wall
regulator has some wood problems. If you
are skilled enough to make the top piece and
some moldings around the base you can dou-
ble this clocks value. The top piece is miss-
ing, and I suspect one molding was lost or
broken around the base, so they removed the
molding on the other side to make it look
right. The fancy base is original and in nice
condition. Nice carved pieces on the case.
The oak case is now 45½" high, should be
48½" high. It appears to have the original
finish, and some light polishing has taken off
most of any smoke. The large glass is old and
wavy, original signed dial is fairly clean and
has no damage. Three correct hands, dial
rings, brass bob, weight, pulley and beat
scale. There is a Gilbert label on the back of
the case. No extra holes around the move-
ment or dial. Unsigned 8 day, time only
movement is running good. Ly-Gilbert #363;
Ly-American #367. $750-$1000.

102.

$750

Seth Thomas Clock Co. "Regulator No.2",
ca 1880-1890. Nice and clean oak case, but
you can tell from the wood grain that it was
once very dark from smoke. The oak grain is
very attractive and different in every wood
piece. Notice the bottom door, grain is wide
in places and narrow in other places. Both of
the glasses are replaced and it has a new steel
dial and a repaired minute hand. The hands,
pendulum, weight, and beat scale, are all cor-
rect. Unsigned 8 day movement is original to
the case and running robustly. There is no
inside label, case was cleaned inside and out,
even the backboard. Ly-Seth Thomas, pages
276-278. $800-$1200.

103.

$750

Ansonia Clock Co. "Crystal
Palace No. 1 Extra", ca 1880.
This is a good straight clock,
no extra holes or repairs,
everything appears to be
original. The dome is the
original thin glass, original
signed paper dial shows
some wear, particularly on
the left side where a right
handed person would turn the
hands and rub the paper.
Silver statues are very nice,
the mirror has spots where
the backing has deteriorated,
and the correct two jar pen-
dulum is unsigned, but in our
opinion original, or at least
correct. Nice oak base and
back, stands 17½" high with
the dome in place. Eight day

movement is running and striking the silver bell correctly. It has been
oiled but a cleaning would help the looks ever so much. Very few of this
model with original domes have survived. Ly-Ansonia, page 95. $900-
$1200.

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109.

$1250

Seth Thomas Clock Co.
hanging, "Office 30-
Day", ca 1907. Old oak
case is 42" high, aged to a
medium to dark shade,
clean and polished. Fine
hand carvings, turned
finials, grooves and etch-
ings, top to bottom. The
case is complete, extra
nice original condition,
no repairs evident. Near
perfect original painted
dial, signed two places,
no chips, soiled very lit-
tle, and has three correct
hands. Brass bob, wood
stick, brass beat scale,
and side door lock, are all
original and correct for
this model. The move-
ment is double wind,
time only, very accurate
timepiece, and needs
winding only once a
month. Ly-Seth Thomas
#1086. $1250-$1500.

110.

$900

Ithaca Calendar Clock Co.
"No.4 Hanging Office", ca
1880. This is a good
straight clock, original
walnut case is 28" high.
The only flaw in the case is
a shrinkage crack on top.
That is pretty common on
this model. Original dials
with touch up on a couple
of numbers and upper dial
shows light wear where
fingers rubbed. Time dial is
12", calendar dial is 9".
Old calendar roller papers
are original and dark.
Nickel rings holding the
glasses, original hands, and
a complete paper instruc-
tion label on the back of
the door. 30 day, double
spring, time only nickel
plated movement is signed,
"E. N. Welch Manf. For
Ithaca Clock Co.". It is
running fine, old pendulum
bob and key included. Ly-
Calendar, page 136.
$1000-$1500.

107.

$1000

" C h a u n c e y
B o a r d m a n ,
Bristol, Conn.
U.S.", ca 1847. A
very unusual 30
hour fusee move-

ment in this steeple
clock. It has an alarm
between the plates. All
three fusees are below
the movement in brass
extenders riveted to the
Boardman movement.
The movement is signed,
"C. Boardman, Bristol,
Conn. USA", and
"Patented Jan 1847" on
the bottom crossbar. The
brass movement is
mounted to a slide in seat
board. There is a coil
gong for the strike and a
large iron bell for the
alarm hammer to strike.
Good original painted
dial and hands, and a
superb Fenn stencil glass
of strawberries. Label is
excellent; there is a small
brass bob and an old key.
The case has been
rubbed/polished, not

stripped. Excellent 20" high mahogany veneered case, front veneer runs
horizontal, vertical on the sides. Nice veneer all over. The door swings on
two tiny nails. The top one split out and was glued back. Tips broken on
both cone finials, and it has a good door latch. $1250-$1500.

108.

$900

Ithaca Calendar Clock Co.
"No. 4 Hanging Office", ca
1880. This looks to be a good
straight clock, 28" walnut case
is clean, all original parts, and
no repairs evident. If you
asked me to point out the
worst thing about the clock, I
would say the dials. They are
both original but both are
showing wear and discoloring,
and a little chewed off around
the mounting screws.
Something that looks strange,
but is correct, the top dial is
12" and round, the calendar
dial is 9" and square. Of
course it only looks strange
with the door open. The calen-
dar roller papers are both very
dark, but original. Inside, on
the door, is a paper instruction
label, and both glasses are old.
The 30 day movement is not
signed, running fine, pendu-
lum bob a replacement. Ly-
Calendar, page 136. The 30
day model valued consider-
ably more than the 8 day
model. $1000-$1500.

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114.

$1200

Seth Thomas Clock Co. hanging,
"Queen Anne", ca 1880. This
case was made in ebony, stands
36" high, and in good condition
and with some normal cracks and
edge nicks. It is complete with all
its little finials, turnings and
other fancy wood cuts. Black, of
course, inside and outside.
Original painted zinc dial is
signed, a little dirty but surpris-
ingly, is not flaking, yet. The
hands are a duke's mixture, none
looks right to me. This clock has
a good damascened pendulum
bob, wood stick, Cathedral gong,
door glass, and eight day move-
ment. The movement is signed,
running, and striking the
Cathedral gong on the hours. Ly-
Seth Thomas #1035. This clock
books for $2000, but that seems a
little steep to me. $1300-$1600.

115.

$1000

Self Winding Clock Company
"No. 18-A", commutable disc
program clock, ca 1910. This
clock is made of birch, substan-
tially constructed, with a nice
mahogany/walnut stain finish,
and stands 41" high. 12" metal
dial, silver color, perfect or
near perfect, correct minute and
hour hand, seconds hand is too
long. The dial is signed, "Self
Winding Clock Co. / New
York". The movement is 80
beat vibrator "F" movement,
dead beat escapement, and
looks to be unmolested or mod-
ified in any way, and the coils
test OK. It has the correct 2 lb.
brass covered pendulum bob
with wood stick. It is uncom-
mon to find these program
clocks with all the parts still
intact as most were converted
to plain regulators since the
program part was no longer
needed. Ly-American Clocks,
Volume 2, page 258/221.
$1200-$1500.

111.

$750

Miniature English gallery, time only
fusee movement. The mini ebony
wood case is 10¼" wide, and 5" high.
The top section, that includes the
movement, wood bezel, and the brass
bezel holding the heavy flat glass, all
lifts out of the bottom case when two
wood pegs are removed. There is a trap
door in the bottom to access the pendu-
lum, has a key lock, but no key. On one
side is a hinged door to access the
movement, door held with a wood

latch. The heavy, solid plate, 8 day movement, is running great. The move-
ment was recently cleaned and polished and a new heavy duty, and correct,
mainspring, was installed, as was a new brass cable. The early wood case
is not perfect, it has its chips and dents. There is a heavy pendulum on a
metal rod, and an old key. This could be a super clock if you have the 8"
iron dial painted. The unusual hands are original. $750-$1000.

112.

$1300

Grasshopper escape-
ment Skelton clock.
All of the metal parts
are 24K gold plated,
resting on a
mahogany base and
covered with a glass
dome. With the dome
in place, it is 20"
high, without the
dome, 18" high. It is
powered by a single
fusee movement with
the famous grasshop-
per escapement. The
original clock was
made famous by the
English company,
Comitti, that sells an
almost identical
clock for over

$12,000. The escapement is very visible on the large escape wheel above the
enamel time dial, and the moving seconds hand dial. It has a double pendu-
lum, the two batons, one on each side of the dial. They swing back and forth
one time per second, in conjunction with the escapement turning. The name,
"The Grasshopper Clock" is stamped into the back plate of the clock. There
is a drawer in the base to hold the large winding key. It is an amazing atten-
tion grabbing clock. You practically have to immobilize the batons to keep the
clock from running. $1500-$2000.

113.

$800

"Automatic Electric Clock Co. /
Chicago, U.S.A.", copied from the
dial of this electric battery wall clock.
I can find no information about this
company except a blurp in the

NAWCC Bulletin, December 1986, page 499.
The company began operation about 1905 and
the name was changed to the American Electric
Clock Company about 1908. It changed again
around 1912 to the Hahl Pneumatic Clock
Company. The beautiful oak case is 52" high,
complete, no repairs or new parts, and clean
throughout. It has a fine signed paper dial with
seconds dial, good original hands, and a heavy
brass beat scale. Brass bob and wood stick are
original and in very nice condition as is every-
thing on the clock. Door locks with a male-
ended key, on the side. The movement is a lat-
ter type, and signed, "Patd. Nov. 21, 1899 / B
2255". We believe the clock to be all original
missing only one dial screw and maybe part of
the seconds' hand. $1000-$1500.

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119.

$1000

Very Rare German
miniature single
fusee bracket clock,
ca 1855. Mahogany
veneered case is 7"
high, not including the brass han-
dle that is recessed into the top,
around the glass. With the four
glasses, five counting the top glass,
it could be considered a carriage
clock as well as a bracket clock. All
four glasses are cathedral style,
three held with putty, the front by a
bronze surround that also frames
the silver dial. The dial is the same
size as the glass, and it has etched
designs resembling plumes on a crown, and each crown has the words
"Ich Dien" engraved. The numerals are etched and the inner dial has
etched circular designs. The heavy duty 8 day movement has solid plates,
and a single fusee wire movement that fill the case. It is mounted inside
the same as a bracket clock. It is not signed anywhere, and is very clean
and running. The brass pendulum is early but no way to determine its age.
Both front and back doors have key locks, and one key. A winding key is
also with the clock. The case, considering its age, is very good. You will
find some edge or corner nicks, and I am sure a piece of veneer glued
down, but basically a good straight early clock. $1000-$1500.

120.

$1000

Seth Thomas Clock Co. "Regulator No.2",
ca 1880, plus or minus. Cherry wood case is
36" high, and outside of the cherry finish, the
clock is near perfect. The dial is as nice for
its age as any Seth Thomas dial you will find,
all three hands are correct and original,
glasses are original, it has a very nice pendu-
lum bob and wood stick, brass weight, pul-
ley, and beat scale. There is even a very nice
label inside. The 8 day movement is running
perfectly. I surmise the case was smoky
black, and the smoke and some of the finish
was removed. In a well intended effort to
bring the cherry back to its beautiful original
color, the stain used was not correct. The fin-
ish is a little too red. I know the case can be
made right again, but it will take some effort.
You probably have noticed what nice cherry
cased No.2's have been bringing, and this
clock is exceptionally nice, except for the
finish. Ly-Seth Thomas, pages 276-277.
$1500-$2500.

121.

$1250

"J. C. Brown, Forestville, Conn.
U.S.A.", copied from the complete
paper label inside this ca 1850 ripple
beehive clock. The very nice 19" high
case is covered with rosewood veneer
and has ripple molding all around the
front. There are no wood problems nor
have there been repairs. Both glasses
are very nice, the top with original
putty, the bottom may also be original,
or at least has been in the door a long
time. The painted zinc dial shows con-
siderable wear, and the numerals are
very weak. Hands and pendulum are
correct for this model. Movement is 8
day, strikes a coil gong. Reference:
"Jonathan Clark Brown and the
Forestville manufacturing Company",
by Kenneth Roberts and Snowden
Taylor. $1500-$2000.

116.

$900

Conical pendulum clock almost identi-
cal to one made by Richard Cox of
Irving, Texas, that gained second place
at the 1981 NAWCC National conven-
tion. This very large clock is a more
recently made clock, standing 37" high,
not counting the dome. The dome by
itself is 30" tall, and not included in the
photo. This clock has an 8 day move-
ment that strikes a large bell, has a per-
petual calendar with moon phases, days,
months, and a thermometer and a large
barometer dial. All the dials are porce-
lain. All the various movements and
parts are held with metal plates that rest
on a large wood base that is 20" in diam-
eter, the base in turn rests on 3 metal
feet. The clock is running. Reference:
"Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks",

by Derek Roberts, page 130. $1000-$1500.

117.

$750

Welch, Spring & Co. hanging, "Sembrich",
ca 1889. This clock has been in a local home
for many years, running, and everyone was
happy with it. Fortunately for us, they decid-
ed to sell it, and I might add, for considerably
less than they paid for it. The clock is 100%
original, 39" black walnut case is near per-
fect, clean, and polished. It has a shine, which
one could tone down if one felt the need, but
most of our customers prefer their clocks
clean and shining. There is a complete label
on the back, very nice original dial, hands,
pendulum bob, and wood stick. The move-
ment is an 8 day runner and strikes a
Cathedral gong. This one is about as good as
they come. Ly-Welch #233. It has a high
resale value. $800-$1200.

118.

$1200

New Haven Clock Co. 30 day, time only,
double dial clock, "Elfreda", ca 1900. The
"Elfreda" model is pictured in the New
Haven books as a one dial clock only. We
have sold this model in the past as a double
dial, and Millers Calendar Clocks has it
pictured. The fancy oak case is 49" long,
cleaned and polished, has the original top,
base, finials, and dial board. There is suffi-
cient evidence of black goop in the grooves
and corners to know that the case was once
very dark. Both dial pans are original,
paper dials are replacements, the three
large hands appear correct, the seconds
hand is oversized. Correct brass pendulum
bob, and the signed beat scale is badly
worn from the pendulum scraping it.
Remnants of a label on the back. There are
no extra holes around the movements or
dials, and we believe the clock to be
straight. Ly-New Haven, #534, a one dial
example; Millers Calendar Clocks, page
128, a double dial example. $1250-$1500.

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125.

$750

English drop dial with fusee
movement, ca 1860. Beautifully
carved piecrust bezel and side
ornaments, all original and in
superb condition. The carved
bezel is solid mahogany, case
body is flame mahogany veneer.
The case is 27½" high, has the
normal edge and tiny veneer nicks,
mostly on the bottom. There are
no unusual wood splits or repairs.
All the wood is a little dark, prob-
ably has not been cleaned in sever-
al years, but looks great just as it
is. Brass string and brass stars
inlaid in the bottom section. Top
section is held to the case body
with wood pegs. Painted iron dial
is very nice and is signed, "Thad
Canter & Co. / W. Hampton".
Original hands and a correct heavy
brass pendulum. The door in the
base has a key lock. It takes a very small winding key to operate the lock,
not your normal lock and key. The movement is 8 day, time only, and wire
on the fusee. It will run but service is advised. $1000-$1500.

122.

$1250

"Forestville Manufacturing
Co. / J. C. Brown / Bristol,
Conn", copied from the
complete paper label inside
this ripple front steeple
clock, ca 1850's. The brass
movement is 8 day and
strikes a coil gong. Original
zinc painted dial and hands.
The dial is getting weak but
is brighter than #121. The
mahogany case is 20" high,
has two good finials, and two
good glasses, although the
bottom glass is a later copy
of an original glass. The
mahog

any is very dark,

apparently has never been
cleaned. It has the Brown
door knob and two good old
hands. The ripple around the
front is excellent and we see
no repairs or alterations to
the wood case. Same refer-
ence as #121. $1500-$2000.

123.

$1500

Waltham Clock Co. banjo, ca 1928. This
banjo is their model No. 1543, a large clock
that is 42" high, 10½" wide, made of
mahogany and is in excellent condition.
There are two original hand painted glasses
of President Washington and Mt. Vernon.
Both glasses have been touched up on the
back on a few places that had chipped. It
was a good repair and hardly noticeable.
The paint should hold for many more years.
Bowed and beveled glass in the cast brass
sash, perfect painted dial and correct hands,
all near perfect. Brass eagle, sash, side rails
and pendulum bob. Movement is 8 day,
time only, running, and signed, "Waltham
Clock Co. USA / 6368, which is the serial
number. Inside is the original iron weight.
The Waltham banjo's are very possibly the
best made since 1900, and every collector
seems to acquire at least one. Ly-American
Clocks #904, books for $2800. $2000-
$2500.

124. $1500
Seth Thomas
Clock Co.
"Gallery 18-
Inch", ca 1913.
Solid oak case
is 25" in diam-
eter on the
back edge, 7"
deep, and in
near pristine
condition. 18"
painted dial is
signed, and has
most all its
original paint,
and the original
pair of hands.
There are some
small scratches
from sloppy
winding. Inside
is the original
brass pendulum, brass beat scale, and at the bottom, a complete working
lock. On the back of the case is a factory stamp, "1913J". ST made this
model from 1884 to 1924 in both a 15 day and 30 day model. This clock
is 30 day and powered by a large movement with two springs. It has
Graham dead beat escapement. The case is beautifully polished and on
close examination you can tell the clock has always been clean, never
covered with smoke. You can tell by examining the back and the crevices
in the wood that it has been pampered and protected. We have seen these
30 day models bring as much as $4000. Ly-Seth Thomas, page 340, his
value set at $3500. $2000-$3000.

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126.

$750

Rare LF & WW
Carter, shelf calen-
dar clock, ca 1862-
1868. Rosewood

veneered case is 21" high and in
great original condition, with no
veneer loss or problems. The cal-
endar mechanism is by B. B.
Lewis, and an 8 day striking
movement no doubt made by
Solomon Spring Com

pany, who

also made rosewood cases and
sold them to the Carters. The
black label inside, very similar to
later labels used by Solomon and
Welch, state in part, "Put Up In
Rosewood Cases, Manufactured
Expressly for L. F. & W. W.
Carter". That is pretty simple and
means someone made the case
other than Carter, in this instance
it was Solomon. The typical label

over the calendar mechanism says in part, "B.B.Lewis Patent Perpetual
Calendar / Eight and Thirty Day Office And Mantle Clocks / Made
Expressly for L. F. & W. Carter / Bristol, Conn". The clock dials, hands,
two key locks with a key, the movements, and the gong, are all original
and in good order. Ly-Calendar, Pages 40 and 170; Millers Calendar
Clocks #183, are the only pictures of this clock I could find. There is an
excellent article in the NAWCC Bulletin, December 1995, page 811.
$1000-$1500.

127.

$950

Ansonia Clock
Co. figure clock,
"Music", ca 1894.
The metal case is
22" wide and 19"
high. Complete
and all original
except for the fin-
ish. It would have
come out origi-
nally finished in
Japanese Bronze
but the finish now
looks like gun
metal. It is very
attractive as it is,
or ready for a new
finish of your
choice. There is
good gold in the
etched designs on
the black enam-
eled base. The
two piece porce-

lain dial has one small chip, correct brass hands, open escapement mech-
anism, and a beveled glass in the brass sash. The hinged back door and
pendulum are original. Movement is 8 day, clean, signed, running, and
striking a standing gong on hours and half hours. Parts of the urn on top
are brass. Ly-Ansonia #502. $1000-$1500.

128.

$750

Black Forest shelf cuck-
oo with an 8 day fusee
movement. Complete
and in very nice original
condition. Other than
the bird on top, the other
carvings are all leaves and
tree limbs. The carvings
are heavy, not flimsy or
easily broken. The fusee
movement is running and
striking but should be
checked over after you
receive the clock for little
wires tend to become dis-
engaged while being trans-
ported. The case is 21"
high, 17" wide. If you
enlarge the picture of the
movement you will see
that the way the wood bird is mounted should date the clock around 1865-
1880. The only things I see it may need are new bellow tops. The numer-
als are deteriorating but may serve you well for a while as they go with
the original bone hands. $1000-$1500.

129.

$750

French carriage clock in a fancy
case, heavily filigreed dial signed,
"Tiffany & Co., Paris". It is 8 day
with a time, strike, and repeating
movement. It is running and strik-
ing correctly both on the regular
strike and the repeat strike when the
button on top is pushed. The move-
ment is signed, "DC", which is the
trademark for, "Dorcourt, Pierre &
Alfred", carriage clock makers in
the 1860-1889 period. The only
thing keeping the clock from being
a knockout are the hands. It needs a
pair of fancy French carriage clock
hands. At 5" high, the case is sub-
miniature. It has 5 good beveled
glasses, 4 full fluted columns on the
corners with regular capitals and
bases. A rare and valuable little
clock if it had a new pair of hands.
$750-$1000.

130.

$700

E. N. Welch Mfg. Co. shelf calendar,
"Arditi", ca 1873. Walnut case is 27"
high, cleaned and polished, a medium
walnut shade. The glass is a replace-
ment; both dials are original, minor
wear on the top dial. Inside the case is
a complete Gale Calendar instruction
label. On the back are two Welch
labels, both dark with a little paper
loss. The time movement is signed by
the Welch company, and both move-
ments are clean and running properly.
The hands and pendulum bob are cor-
rect for this model. It strikes on a large
Cathedral gong below the movement.
We believe the clock to be complete
and original. The calendar movement
is the rare "Gale" calendar. Ly-Welch,
pages 62-63. $750-$1000.

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203.

$650

Southern Calendar Clock Co. "Fashion No. 1",
ca 1875. A plain case, very similar to the Seth
Thomas Parlor Calendar No.3 case, being mar-
keted during the same years. The label inside,
on the door, indicates this clock was sold and
put in operation, "Novem 1st, 1875". Some
lucky farmer, possibly in Kentucky, Tennessee,
or Arkansas, got their first opportunity to buy a
fine clock, and their introduction to "time pay-
ments". Each year the traveling salesmen for
Southern Calendar Clock Co., left St. Louis,
Mo. in their covered wagons loaded with
Fashions, stopping by and collecting the annu-
al payments, and moving on to sell other farm-
ers. In succeeding years, the sales representa-
tives traveled further out, to Texas and the
Carolinas. Even today hundreds of farm families in those six states, have
Fashions on their mantles. This 28½" mahogany veneered case has a few
minor scuffs and chips. Original glasses, zinc pans with paper dials, hands,
excellent paper label, lock and hardware, all are apparently original. Signed
8 day movement is running and striking on a bell. The movement has the
Geneva locks. Ly-Calendar, page 282. $750-$1000.

202.

$750

Southern Calendar Clock Co. "Fashion
No.2", ca 1876. Walnut veneered case
is 31" high, a shade lighter than
No.201, and the veneer is considerably
nicer. The only tiny chips are restricted
to the top arch. Finials are in propor-
tion to originals and in very good con-
dition but do not have the factory lathe
marks on the base. Hands, glasses,
painted zinc dials, calendar rolls, and
movements, are all original. The calen-
dar dial is in poor condition but usable.
If you had both dials painted this
would be a very nice No.2. Complete
paper label on the door indicates this
clock was set up, "July 1st, 1877". The
8 day movement is running and strik-
ing a brass bell each hour. The move-
ment is signed, "Made by Seth Thomas
Clock Co. for the Southern Calendar
Clock Co., St. Louis, MO". Ly-
Calendar, page 283. $750-$1000.

131.

$900

German shelf cuckoo,
double chain fusee, ca
1880-1890. Early case
and movement with some
restoration. All the early

cuckoo's will have some
restoration. The movement,
bird, bellows, and all the
internal parts are working
properly. We know it runs for
5-6 days but have not tried to
extend it out to 8 days. I
worry about winding those
chain fusee movements too
tight. This unusual case with
all its pointed and brittle
pieces, surely has had some
restoration, but if it has, we
cannot detect it. The pendu-
lum is one used on cuckoo
clocks in the late1800's. The
movement and pendulum are
serial number matched. The
movement, pendulum, and
case are of the same period,

and the bird may also be original to this movement, we cannot be sure. The
bird's wings and beak move when he cooks. The hands and numerals are
white so we would assume were added later. $1000-$1500.

132.

$950

Ansonia Clock Co.
Royal Bonn, "La
Layon", ca 1904.
This is a very large
case as Royal
Bonn's go, stand-
ing 14½" high and
15" wide. We have
had this clock in
our bedroom for
several years, and
my wife told me
today, "We have
too many porcelain
clocks in the
house". Does that
sound familiar?
This is a very col-
orful case, differ-
ing shades of

green, painted roses and leaves on the front and sides, and some tasteful-
ly done gold striping. The clock is near perfect, clean and sparkling. It is
a very stylish case with handles on the side, the curves of the case, and the
reeds and flowers on the sides that are molded into the case as well as
being highlighted with gold. The beveled glass, sash, open escape, correct
hands, and two piece signed porcelain dial, are all near perfect. Correct
back metal cover, pendulum and key, and 8 day signed movement, run-
ning and striking a Cathedral gong on half hours and hours. Ly-Ansonia,
pages 636-637. Booked $1200 some years back. $1000-$1250.

201.

$650

Southern Calendar Clock Co. "Fashion
No.2", ca 1876. The 31" high walnut
veneered case has been polished but not
cleaned. It is dark from the 130 years of
smoke accumulation. The veneer on the
Fashion No.2 models is always a prob-
lem; this clock is no exception as the case
is so dark the small chips do not show
unless you inspect it. We have had No.2's
that were a lot worse, and 2-3 that were
better. Most always, the chipping occurs
on the rolled bezels and the rolled top and
base. The finials are identical to originals
and dark to match the case, but they are
replacements. Upper hands are original,
calendar hand replaced. The glasses, pen-
dulum, movements, calendar rolls, locks
and hardware, are all original. Complete
paper label on the door indicates the
clock was sold "October 1st, 1877". Both
dial pans are original, paper dials are replacements. Movement is 8 day,
running and striking a brass bell, has the original Geneva locks and is
signed, "Made by Seth Thomas Clock Co. for the Southern Calendar
Clock Co., St. Louis, Mo." Ly-Calendar, page 283. $750-$1000.

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207.

$500

Ansonia Brass & Copper Co. "Drop
Extra Calendar", ca 1883. The
repainted metal dial and the complete
paper label inside, both say, in effect,
"Terry's Patent / Improved Calendar /
Manufactured By The / Ansonia
Brass & Copper Co." The wording is
only slightly different between the
dial and label. The dial (s) were
repainted and aged, correct and origi-
nal dial pans and hands. The top glass
is probably a replacement, bottom is
original. Rosewood veneered case has
not been cleaned of smoke, but has
been polished. Finials, knobs, and
other hardware are correct. Other
than normal wear and tear, the case
looks very nice. You will notice the
usual nicks and bumps around the
bezel and a tiny piece of veneer
chipped, but otherwise a good looking early clock. The label is identical
to that shown at Ly-Calendar, pages 20-21. $750-$1000.

208.

$550

Ithaca Calendar Clock Co. "No. 10
Farmers", ca 1880. Dark walnut case is 25"
high, not cleaned in many moons, and does
not necessarily need cleaning, it has dark-
ened naturally and with an accumulation of
smoke. Everything appears to be original
including the two papered dials, hands, pen-
dulum, and glasses. One calendar roll paper
was replaced, and both should have been
changed at the same time. The leaf tip on top
was broken and repaired; otherwise, there are
no other repairs or new parts. Movement is 8
day, signed, running, and striking properly. It
is signed, "E.N.Welch Manf. For Ithaca
Clock Co.". The nickel pendulum has the
Ithaca hanging strap. I put the bob and a key
inside the case. Some dandy repair expert put
a big hanging strap on the back of this "shelf"
clock. He probably had nowhere to sit it. Ly-
Calendar #346. $600-$800.

209.

$650

"J. C. Brown / Bristol, Ct. U. S.",
eight day spring shelf clock, ca
1848. Wording taken from the origi-
nal painted dial. The signature paint
is weak, but very legible. The com-
plete label inside the case says,
"Improved / Brass Clocks / Springs
Warranted Not To Fail /
Manufactured and sold by the /
Forestville Manufacturing Co. / J. C.
Brown, Bristol, Conn.". This clock is
identical to, but much nicer than, the
clock, movement, and label, pictured
on page 39 of the book, "Jonathan
Clark Brown and the Forestville
Manufacturing Com

pany", by

Kenneth D. Roberts and Snowden
Taylor. Note the ripple like trim on
the base, painted gold designs on the
top glass, and the excellent original
painting of Buckingham Palace, on the lower glass. The doorknob, hands,
gong, bob, and all hardware, are correct and no doubt original. This is the
nicest example of this model we have seen. Just a few years ago, they
were selling upwards of $1500. Excellent and near perfect mahogany
veneered case is 15" high. $750-$1000.

204.

$750

Southern Calendar Clock Co.
"Fashion No.9", ca 1890. This is the
identical clock pictured in Ly-
Calendar, page 291, same label,
movements, and case. Solid walnut
case is 32" high, clean and polished,
has good and correct finials, excel-
lent black dials and brass hands. The
"Fashion" glass is extremely nice and
the pendulum is original and correct.
The instruction label inside the case
has a small piece missing, and is
signed by both "The New Haven
Clock Co." and "The Southern
Calendar Clock Co.". This black dial
model has a simple calendar mecha-
nism, and a time and striking move-
ment made by The New Haven Clock
Co. about 1890, and is signed by
New Haven. It is running and striking
properly. The black dial Fashion
clocks are very poplar with collec-
tors. This No.9 Fashion model gener-
ally sells for $1000-$1500, and the

Seth Thomas No.6 Fashion will sell for $3000-$5000. That is quite a dif-
ference. Ly-Calendar, page 291. $1000-$1500.

205.

$550

Seth Thomas Clock Co. "Parlor Calendar
No.5", ca 1886. Walnut case is 20" high,
clean and polished, complete and all
original. There is a "Do Not Oil" label
inside the case and a small, but complete,
label on the back of the door. The glass-
es, hands, and pendulum, are original.
Now I have seen everything. The calen-
dar rollers are not paper, but painted, and
the paint is flaking. I do not believe I
have ever seen painted calendar rollers.
After closer examination, I believe the
painting was done by an accomplished
barn painter. I will put a set of new cal-
endar papers in the case. The paint on the
dials is original, with some touchup.
Movement is 8 day, signed, running, and

striking hours on a brass bell. Ly-Calendar #632. $600-$800.

206.

$600

Ithaca Calendar Clock Co. "No.8 Shelf
Library", ca 1874. This earlier of two
No.8 models, was made with walnut
and it stands 25" high. It is in very good
original condition, and probably has
been lightly polished. The upper glass
is old, lower glass replaced with old
glass, and there is a solder repair to the
hinge. The dial pans and dial papers are
both original, upper dial slightly worn
on the lower half. The hands are
replacements, calendar hand is proba-
bly correct. The brass bob has the
Ithaca wire hook with it, and there is a
key inside. The movement is 8 day,
signed by Welch for Ithaca Calendar, it
is running and striking properly but it
should be serviced before long. There
are parts of two paper labels on the
backboard, one about 50% intact, the
other about 25%. Ly-Calendar #339.
$750-$1000.

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210.

$600

Rare, but unsigned, Bristol, Conn.
area, shelf on shelf clock, ca 1840-
1850. The case front simply lifts
off leaving the dial, movement,
case back and base in place, in the
same manner as the Prentiss
Calendar clock front lifts off.
Mahogany veneered case is 16"
tall, and in very nice condition
with a very few dents. The front is
held to the back by a latch on the
back. Large hinged pewter bezel is
released by pushing a button on
the case side. Flat glass in the
bezel, good painted dial has a half
dozen flakes, and original hands.
Note the wind holes are low on the
dial. The 8 day brass movement
has large springs, a large brass

bob, is running and striking a coil gong. The movement is mounted to the
case back with mounting blocks. Nothing is signed and there is no label.
Our Connecticut advisors say they have seen one or two identical clocks,
and they were unsigned and had no label. $750-$1000.

214.

$600

Large mystery swing arm clock, brass statue
on a black marble base, stands 37½" high with
the swing arm on the bar. The winged cherub
has wonderful cast detail, a bow on his arm
and the arrows by his side. The top ball is 6",
with a time only movement inside, winds in
front in the French style. Brass accessories on
the balls and the rods connecting the blue
balls. The brass statue is polished not dull like
most cast brass subjects. When we have tested
the movements in these reproduction swingers
we have found them to run 14 days or more. If
this clock were original it would sell for sev-
eral thousand dollars, and most of those origi-
nal cases would be metal, not solid brass.
$750-$1000.

215.

$650

Large mystery swing arm clock, identical
to #214 except this movement is time and
strike. Everything else is identical. $750-
$1000.

211.

$650

French three piece
set, clock and can-
delabras, all cast
brass, ca 1885.
There must be a
million pieces of
cast parts, bolted
and screwed
together. I have
examined it until I
am sick of it, and
can find nothing
missing or broken.
I would not bet

one penny I am right. It has been all over the world by ever means of trans-
portation and evidently has not been seriously damaged. I see no castings
of weird birds, animals, or gods, of any description, only leaves, vines, and
unidentifiable objects. Included is a fourth piece, the original candlesnuffer.
All three pieces stand about 26" high, they are not polished, nor are they
dull, but an in between shade. I would leave it as is, unless you have noth-
ing to do the next ten years. The French porcelain dial, sash, beveled glass,
and hands, are all original and very nice. The hinged and perforated back
door is cloth covered. 8 day French movement is the typical round, half
hour bell striking, and is signed, "A. D. Mougin". The serial number on the
movement and pendulum are identical, "1151". It is running but if I were to
keep it I would have it serviced. The former owner of this clock paid $2800
for it, years ago. Maybe then, but not now. $750-$1000.

212.

$550

Ansonia Clock Co. "Crystal
Palace No. 1 Extra", ca 1880.
Ansonia 8 day time and strike
movement, running briskly,
movement signed, strikes on a
nickeled bell. Walnut base and
backboard, cleaned and pol-
ished to perfection. Good gold
finish on the figurines and
fancy dial surround. Two piece
porcelain like dial is signed.
Mirror has a small crack in the
lower right corner, original two
barrel pendulum, and glass
dome. This model has been
selling around $1200 with the
original dome. Ly-Ansonia,
page 95. $750-$1000.

213.

$500

Waterbury Clock Company, early mantle
weight clock, "Elberon", ca 1887. Oak
case is dark, stands 33" high, resembling
the Seth Thomas "Garfield", and the
Gilbert "Latona", all being made about
the same time. The dark case is com-
plete, and made by expert cabinetmakers.
There are some minor repairs, glue, and
stain applied judiciously where needed.
The wood parts appear to be original and
in nice condition. The glass was
replaced; two brass weights are probably
Vienna Regulator weights cut down to
look like weights this model would
require. The dial may not be original to
the movement, hard to tell. I do know it
was repainted and prior to that had some
holes filled and new holes drilled. The
hands, dial ring, gong base, and pendu-
lum, all appear to be correct. On the back is a very large paper label that
covers about half the backboard, perhaps 10% paper loss. 8 day movement
is running, striking a Cathedral gong, and all are original to this case. On
top of the door are factory stamped numbers "83", which I assume means
the clock was made in 1883. Ly-Waterbury #1478. $500-$750.

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220.

$475

Ansonia Clock Co. Royal Bonn
case, "La Cannes", ca 1904.
This case is 12¼" high, and 1½"
wide, and in near perfect condi-
tion. The "New Art Tint" colors
are bright and the design of the
case is very poplar with Ansonia
collectors. Note the lions head
on the top and the great painted
flowers on the case bottom. One
piece porcelain dial is signed,
very nice and clean, and it has
the correct hands for this clock.
Painted in red, on the back, is the
Royal Bonn emblem, the clocks
name, and additionally the clock
name was pressed into the clay before it was fired in the kiln. Correct metal
back cover, proper pendulum bob and two ended winding key. The 8 day
movement is signed, running, and striking a Cathedral gong on hours and
half hours. Ly-Ansonia, page 587. $500-$750.

221.

$600

English "Falling Ball" clock, ca 1960. This is a
European made reproduction for Dent, a
London store. It is quality made and uses a
chain suspensions as did the earlier models dat-
ing back to the 15th century. Some reproduc-
tions use a steel strap suspension. The spherical brass
case has gilt over the brass, a revolving silver hour
chapter ring, with quarter hours marked on the bottom
of the chapter ring, and a single steel hand pointing the
time. Brass movement should run 8 days, platform bal-
ance, chain wrapped around a barrel containing a main
spring. The weight of the sphere provides motive power
as the ball slowly descends, while also winding up the
barrel spring. Slowly lifting the sphere rewinds the
chain using the stored force of the main spring. The
movement has been serviced, sphere polished, and it is
running. It may be running only 5-6 days, which may
mean the chain broke as some time and was reattached
minus the broken section. If you install a new chain it
will run the full 8 days. Chains are available from
Timesavers. The ball is 5" in diameter, the wood wall
bracket is 24" high. Originals will bring $20,000 or
more, the better reproductions bring as much as $1000-
$2000.

217.

$500

French brass architectural style cartel
clock, ca 1885. Heavy solid brass case is
29" high with cast objects I can only
associate with castles or cathedrals;
however, there are at least six creatures
on the sides and base, grape vines,
grapes, and many spires. Bowed glass in
the cast sash, slightly bowed one piece
dial ring, nice French hands, cast inner
dial with three creatures unlike any we
had on the farm. The French movement
is round, bell strike, outside count
wheel, correct pendulum and key, and
the movement is signed, "Japy Freres".
A solid brass, hinged back door. The
case is complete, has suffered no dam-
age, breakage or bent pieces. The hang-
ing hook is very large, which is a good
thing. $750-$1000.

218.

$600

Seth Thomas Clock Co. City
Series clock, "Erie", ca 1884.
Walnut case is 19" high, full
turned columns with some small
engraved or carved sections, same
on the upper part of the door, and
the top. It is not elaborate carving,
more like grooving or etching.
The case has the original crazed
and crusty finish, never cleaned.
Original door knob, key lock on
the side, and a complete paper
label inside. Great damascened
nickeled pendulum bob, nickeled
gong base and nickeled pendu-
lum hanger. 8 day lyre movement
is running and striking the
Cathedral gong each hour. Painted
zinc dial is signed, has minor flak-

ing, and original hands. This clock appears to be 100% original, and in "as
found" condition. The case shows use, but not abuse. Signed on the back,
1884 by the factory. Ly-Seth Thomas #542. $650-$850.

216.

$600

New Haven Clock Co. banjo, "Wilson", ca
1920. This is a 30day double spring wind, time-
piece. Packaged in a solid mahogany case stand-
ing 40½" high, complete and original. Two very
fine decorated glass panels with only minimal
paint flaking. Ornamental cast metal side pieces
are gold plated. Bowed glass over the 8" silver
dial, and it has the correct hands. The brass pen-
dulum bob is original as is the signed silver beat
scale in the bottom. Perfect paper label on the
back. Ly-New Haven #213. This clock was sell-
ing near $1000 several years ago. $750-$1000.

219.

$700

Chelsea Clock Company, Chelsea, Mass., ¾ size
Willard banjo clock, ca 1970. A fine reproduction of
Simon Willard's banjo, ca 1802. The case is
mahogany, hand rubbed, 32" high, with polished
brass trim, to be exact the eagle, side rails, sash, and
signed Chelsea key. The glass panels are reverse
hand painted, and both are in excellent condition.
Convex glass over the painted metal dial. Original
hands, and the dial is signed, "Chelsea". Movement
is 8 day, spring wound, not a pendulum movement,
and house strike, hour and half hour. This clock is in
excellent original condition. Ly-American Clocks,
Volume 2, #206. $800-$1200.

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222.

$350

Seth Thomas Clock Co. crystal regu-
lator, "Empire No. 32", ca 1906. ST
says the figure is bronze Art Nouveau,
the base with a Barbedienne finish,
burnished. I suspect most of the metal
has been painted. The original glass
columns were replaced with turned
wood columns when the clock was
restored. We are including two twist-
ed glass columns that can be cut down
to fit and would look much better than
the wood columns. There are two
doors and four beveled glasses, one of
which may have a tiny corner chip.
Signed one piece porcelain dial with
painted flowers, numbers and rings,
and correct hands. Round 8 day
movement is signed and running with

a correct pendulum and a key. It strikes a hanging Cathedral gong on half
hours and hours. Ly-Seth Thomas, page 251. If in nice condition it could
bring up to $1600. Our estimate $500-$750.

226.

$600

W. L. Gilbert Clock Co. "Octagon
Drop Calendar", ca 1866. This early
calendar clock has the Galusha
Maranville patented calendar mech-
anism that has to be hand adjusted
once each month. There are studs at
the top and bottom of the dial for
changing the month and day, then it
is good for another month. The 8
day movement is running and strik-
ing a coil gong on the hours. There
is a complete label on the back, now
plastic covered, and an old pendu-
lum and key inside. The black dial
paint on the top dial has a little fad-
ing, while the dials underneath are
stronger. Rosewood veneered case is
23½" high, in excellent condition,
and has no problems now, or none in
the past that has been repaired. Both glasses, the hands, knobs, and other
parts of the clock, are original. Ly-Calendar, pages 80-81. $750-$1000.

227.

$600

Seth Thomas Clock Co. hanging regulator,
"World", ca 1916. It is factory stamped on
the back, "1916F", or I would have dated it
pre 1900. There is very little difference in
the pre 1900 World clocks and the post
1900. The only difference I know of is the
dials have Arabic numbers and the cases are
solid wood instead of veneered. The large
double spring movement is probably a 15
day movement, time only, with Graham
dead beat escapement. I say, probably,
because it ran for me 23 days. The dial,
hands, pendulum, wood stick, beat scale,
door latches, are all original and correct.
The wood is clean, the gold around the
lower glass may have been strengthened,
not sure, and both glasses may be replace-
ments. Someone did a good job of covering
their tracks if they did replace them. Ly-
Seth Thomas, page 323. $600-$750.

223.

$750

Ansonia Clock Co. metal case
and brass statue, "Undine &
Gloria", ca 1904. The clock base
is original and retains most of its
original French bronze finish,
which is a slight green tint on the
metal. Signed one piece porcelain
dial that is near perfect, just
slightly soiled around the wind
arbors and dial edge. Hands, pen-
dulum, metal back door, and
signed key, are all original to this
clock. The 8 day movement is
signed, is running and striking the
gong on half hours and hours.
The finish on the brass statue is
also green, but a slightly different
shade from the base. I believe the
statue may not be as old as the
bottom base. The statue is identi-
cal to the Gloria statue that you

should have on this base. Together the pair stands 27" high. Ly-Ansonia
#1491. If original, it might fetch up to $4000. Our estimate is $750-$1000.

224.

$375

Seth Thomas Clock Co. a City Series clock,
"Utica", ca 1884. This model has always
been very poplar and brings high prices. In
the 2005 price guide it booked for $850.
This 22" high walnut case will need a
minor tune up to fetch the high dollar, or
you can enjoy this rare clock for half of
book value, and do nothing to it. It has a
fine carved top, dentil molding around the
door, carved pieces on the dial board, and a
good glass. One of our concerns would be
the four small holes on the four corners of
the base. I have never seen that done before
on a shelf clock. Was it screwed down to
keep someone from stealing it? A nickeled
ST bob to match the nickeled pendulum
hanger, gong base and dial rings, would

improve the value of the clock. The correct hands, excellent two piece
signed dial, good black label, and the key lock, are all original to the
clock. The walnut case is dark, retaining the original finish and accumu-
lated crazing, meaning the clock has never been cleaned. The finials look
correct, but I believe one came from another Utica clock. A factory date
is stamped on the back, "4881L". Ly-Seth Thomas #612. $450-$650.

225.

$500

Unusual eight day skeleton clock of
modern vintage. The clock rests on a
wood base decorated with a brass band
and feet underneath. There is a one-half
inch thick piece of beveled glass in
front of the brass works. Around the
glass is a cast brass piece. The brass
gears are connected to the glass plate.
The brass works has mythical creatures
and other objects in one large casting.
The very large great wheel is 10" in
diameter and directly behind the glass
plate. This is a very unusual clock
copied from some early French pieces,
ca in the 1820's. Of course, those
clocks sell today for over $15,000.
$500-$750.

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$500

Ansonia Clock Co. "Novelty No. 807", ca
1914. The statue is 14" tall, retaining
some of the original bronze finish, worn
in places where it was held a lot. The
young man is barefoot, whistling, and
carrying an 8 day, time only, clock. The
porcelain dial is signed, "Made in USA".
It has a seconds dial and beveled glass.
There is a stress repair at the base, other-
wise it is in good overall condition. Ly-
Ansonia #2261. $500-$750.

233.

$600

Welch, Spring & Co. mantle
clock, "Lucca V.P.", ca 1885.
Polished rosewood case is
24" high, lightly cleaned,
some dark stuff still in the
cracks. One finial has chips
around the base and is ragged
around the case top where the
finial fits into the case. The
center finial has one very tiny
chip. All three finials look to
be original. Other than the
minor finial problem, the
case is excellent. It has a
great original pendulum,
complete paper label on the
back, near perfect glasses in
the door and on the sides, and
an original signed winding
key. The unusual black
flocked paper still covers the
inside. It has the original
nickeled bell and dial rings,
and of course, the unique 8
day movement. Ly-Welch, page 170. $600-$900.

229.

$500

Tourbillion skeleton
clock. The clock sits
on a 2" high rose-
wood finished base,
under a glass dome.
It is 16" high and 13"
wide. The dome is
rectangular with an
oval top, and made of
very heavy glass. The
24K gold and silver
plated movement has
the large gear wheel
rotating while the

clock is running. Chain fusee driven with skeleton type, 7" silver dial ring.
The dial is cut out and inside the dial you can see the gears turning as the
clock is running, so it is like a tourbillon clock, yet it still has a pendulum.
The clock is running fine. $500-$750.

230.

$550

Ansonia Clock Co. "Crystal Palace No.
2", ca 1875. The eight day movement is
signed, "Ansonia Clock Co., Ansonia,
Conn. U.S.A.", and a label on the back
says, "Davies Sole Man'f. / The Crystal
Palace Clocks / Patented Jan y 26, 1875".
The two barrel pendulum is signed,
"Davies' Pat d". The very nice walnut
case is 17½" high including the glass
dome. It has good mirrors, and an origi-
nal dial with attached brass decorations.
The movement is running and striking a
nickeled bell on the hours. The paper dial
has been finger rubbed a few too many
times, and shows some wear, but it most
certainly is very acceptable as it is. This is
a very good example of the No. 2, and
about as nice as we see, not to have been
refinished. Ly-Ansonia, pages 96-99.
$600-$900.

231.

$500

Ansonia Clock Co. stat-
ues, "Art and Commerce",
ca 1904. Usually found as
side pieces with clocks.
Original finish was proba-
bly Japanese bronze of
which very little remains,
now has a silver look. The
statues are 19" high and in
excellent condition with
all their pieces and parts,
but one statue does have a
slight stress fracture on an
arm. $500-$750.

228.

$500

C. & L.C. Ives, Bristol, Conn.
triple deck shelf clock, ca 1830.
This nice old clock is close to

being 180 years old. The mahogany veneered
and carved case is 37" high, and remains in
very clean, and practically untouched condi-
tion. There are three nice glasses held with
original putty, the middle painting is signed,
"Boston Belle". Turned ball feet, carved
columns in the center, beautifully carved fruit
basket on top. Old iron weights, old pendu-
lum, practically a complete paper label inside,
and a very nice old wood dial with period
hands. The movement is the Ives 8 day strap
brass, cheese hole movement, with the
sidearm extension. It strikes a large iron bell
below the movement. The bottom glass may
have had some touchup paint applied to a few
places where paint had flaked. The only

changes I see on this fine clock are the two added door knobs. The ivory
escutcheons remain on the doors but I cannot be sure if the original locks
are still in the doors as the holes are puttied. The doors are now held by
latches. A very nice and collectable clock. $500-$750.

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239.

$600

Seth Thomas Clock Co., one
of the City Series, "Erie", ca
1881. Walnut case is 19" tall,
very clean and was only pol-
ished, not cleaned. The wood
has carved or scored leaves on
the top piece and on top of the
door. There are other etched
or grooved designs around the
door, top, and the two full
columns on the sides. The
case is all original, has no
repairs or new parts.
Accessories include a nick-
eled damascened pendulum
bob, nickeled pendulum
hanger, nickeled gong base,
and nickeled dial rings. The
hands are correct and there is
a complete black label inside. Original dial pan has been repainted pro-
fessionally. 8 day movement is running and striking the Cathedral gong
each hour. This is a rare model and especially difficult to find in very nice
condition. Ly-Seth Thomas #542. $650-$850.

238.

$350

New Haven Clock Co. (Jerome & Co.)
"Register Mantle Calendar", ca 1880.
Walnut case is 28" high and has a good
finish. Part of the top piece has been cor-
rectly replaced. The upper dial and pan are
replacements, the calendar dial is original.
A new Jerome label has been pasted on the
back. The movements are correct and
functioning properly. This has always
been a poplar clock and most generally
sold around $1000. Ly-Calendar, page
200. $350-$500.

235.

$500

Seth Thomas Clock Co. City Series
clock, "Utica", ca 1886. Excellent
walnut case is 22" high, very nice
carved sections on the top and on
the sides of the door, and there is
dentil molding around the door
glass. This model is one of the nice
City Series models, made before
all the makers started making
cheaper clocks, those we now call
"kitchen clocks". The wood has
aged and darkened naturally as
well as collecting some smoke. I
suspect the glass has been
replaced. It has nickeled acces-
sories, such as the damascened
pendulum bob, pendulum hanger,
gong base, gong hammer, alarm
ring, and dial rings. The movement
is signed, running smartly, and
strikes hourly on a Cathedral gong.

This clock also has an alarm movement. The alarm movement, and the
bell on which it strikes, are both brass. Ly-Seth Thomas #612. $500-$750.

236.

$300

Four fusee skeleton clock. A
copy of an English skeleton
clock dating back to the 1700's
and 1800's. Those English
skeletons would run one year
and some up to three years. This
clock, although almost identi-
cal, is geared to run only 30
days plus. It is called a 400 day
clock and was made in recent
years. The large top wheel has
Arabic numerals, black on a sil-
ver background. A subsidiary
dial on the left records the
weeks, one on the right shows
the day of the month. The hands
are the moon type. The running

train consists of four barrels, each containing a 1" spring. The early 400
day clocks had 3" mainsprings and were geared differently to run one year
or more. All four barrels are wound in front, and if wound too far will run
off the spools. We have been running this clock for several months with-
out any problem. The brass movement rests on a heavy marble base with-
out being attached. A glass dome covers the clock. $300-$500.

237.

$300

Ithaca Calendar Clock Company floor clock, ca 1898.
Ithaca ventured out briefly from their bread and butter
calendar clocks, and made a few of these inexpensive
"grandfather" clocks. The movement used in these
clocks was a cheap spring driven Connecticut move-
ment. It strikes an iron coil gong mounted just below the
brass movement. The oak case is 7' 4" tall, complete and
original. It has three brass finials, an original dial
signed, "ITHACA", original pendulum bob and wood
stick, and glasses. In our opinion, the clock is original.
Ly-Longcase Clocks and Standing Regulators, page
296. Books for $1400. Where? $300-$500.

234.

$500

E. N. Welch Manufacturing
Company made this calendar clock
for Benjamin Franklin and Francis
E. Morse, both of Chicago,
Illinois, ca 1880's. Very few of
these clocks remain today, and the
ones we have sold have all been of
this case style. They had a couple
of other case styles, similar to this
case, but we have never seen one.
This walnut case is 22½" high,
clean and polished, and overall in
excellent condition. It has a great
original glass, dial, hands, pendu-
lum, and movement. The Welch
movement is 8 day and strikes a
coil gong. The unusual calendar
mechanism could be attached to an

existing clock movement with no modification except cutting a hold in the
dial for the day numerals to show. Ly-Calendar, pages 44-47. $500-$750.

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240.

$350

French Morbier 2 weight wall
clock, ca 1870. The clock is
complete and apparently all
original except for one new
hook in the largest iron weight.
The two weights, large winding
key, lyre pendulum, and the tin
box holding the movement, all
are original and we suspect
have always been together. The
slightly bowed porcelain dial
has a faint hairline, but we con-
sider it to be in good condition.
There is a nice pair of Morbier
hands. The pressed brass sur-
round has no problems, but the
metal is so thin the surround
always gets bent and straight-
ened regularly. The scene at the
top is a theme that is as old as
the human race, a gentleman on
his knees, hat in one hand,
flowers in the other, talking

trash to a young woman. His dog is watching and probably wishing his
master would stop making a fool of himself and go hunting. The 8 day
movement has crown wheel escapement, strikes hours on a large bell, and
at 2 minutes after the hour strikes again to let all the folks praying know
it is time to stop praying and go back to work. The clock is ready to hang
and enjoy. $500-$750.

241.

$250

"Chauncey Goodrich, Forestville, Bristol,
Conn.", ca 1852. This is a very interesting
clock, not the least of which is the com-
plete paper label that has both Forestville
and Bristol shown as the town. The paint-
ed dial has some flaking, and the name
signed, "C. Goodrich Forestville Ct", is
very clear. The painted tablet is also flak-
ing slightly, but is retaining 75% or more
of the paint. Kudos to the 12½" mahogany
case. The trim around both doors glasses
slant downward toward the glass. All four
corners of the case are curved similar to
an OG case. There are two pieces of trim
on each of the front corners, and one on
the back corners, six in all, and all are

bowed. There are two pieces of glass on each side, two in front, six glasses in
all. A very rare clock in near original condition. $300-$500.

243.

$375

Seth Thomas Clock Co.
"Chime Clock No. 1
Special-1915". Plays
Westminster chimes every
15 minutes and strikes the
hour, on four "Sonora" res-
onated bells. The case fin-
ished in mahogany
adamantine, dark brown,
but clean. It is complete,
original, and there are no
case problems. Correct
back cover, pendulum, and
a winding key. Stamped
underneath the case by the
factory, "18H". Is that their sneaky code for August 1918? The case is
15½" wide, 13" high, metal feet underneath. The running movement is
signed "88A", I think. The Sonora movement is not signed. Bowed and
beveled glass in the sash. 5 inch silvered dial is extra nice, because their
silver dials are usually scratched and worn. Chime silent lever on the side.
Ly-Seth Thomas #376. $400-$600.

242.

$300

Waterbury Clock Co. "Chime
Clock No. 503", ca 1915.
Waterbury says they made this
clock in either mahogany or
Circassian walnut. Well I have
never heard of Circassian walnut,
and I like the sound of the word,
but this case is made with
mahogany. It is 16" tall, 13" wide,
and the case is in excellent original
condition. The front door and dial
are Cathedral style and the glass is
beveled. Silver dial plate with
brass spandrels around three silver
rings. Original hands, dial is
signed, there are two subsidiary
dials, chime-silent and slow-fast.
Large back door, covered with

wire mesh and cloth. Both doors have pull latches. Large 8 day brass
movement, signed, running, striking Westminster chimes on five straight
wire gongs. Correct pendulum, key, and a complete paper label under-
neath. Ly-Waterbury #354. $400-$600.

244.

$400

Seth Thomas Clock Co.
"Chime Clock No. 11" ca
1911. Stamped on the base
"B1910". Mahogany case is
13¾" high, 10¼" wide.
(Catalogs say it is 13¼"
high)Very nice case, clean
and has no problems.
Bowed and beveled glass in
the cast sash, 6" silvered
dial has painted numerals,
signed two places by ST,
minute hand is not correct.
Pendulum, winding key,
inside the case, strike-silent
lever on the side, and round
brass feet. 8 day ST move-
ment is running, Sonora
chime movement strikes 5
bells on quarter hours and
hours. Time movement No.
89AG, chime movement No.119A. Large wood back door, cutout with
brass insert, and cloth covered. Ly-Seth Thomas #434. $500-$750.

245.

$250

Junghans Large shelf clock with
a Westminster chime, 8 day
movement, ca 1910. The large
solid plate brass movement is
signed by Junghans, it is running,
and striking quarter hour chimes
on five long straight rods.
Movement mounted inside like a
bracket clock. Quarter sawn oak
case is 16½" high, 12" wide, sits
on four square wood feet.
Latching back door, pendulum
and special winding key inside,
all correct. Arch top front door
and dial. Beveled glass in the
door, brass dial plate has etched
designs all over, then the three
silver rings are attached to that
plate. The four hands are origi-
nal, the numerals, chime-silent, and slow-fast dials are all etched and
filled with black paint. $300-$500.

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251.

$500

French marble clock with statue, ca
1885. Clock is 19" high, 9" wide,
complete and excellent black marble
case has no chips or breaks, not even
a tic. This studious fellow on top has
pen in hand and busy writing another
book. The black marble has a couple
of pieces of brown and white marble
inlaid on the front. Beveled glass in
the sash, over the one piece porcelain
dial. The dial has painted numerals
and a pair of nice brass French hands.
Movement is French, 8 day, round,
and bell strike. The pendulum and
movement have the same serial num-
ber, "313". The movement is signed,
"S. Marti & Cie". Metal back door is
hinged with cutouts and cloth cov-
ered. French winding key inside.
Other than the metal being dark, the
clock is near perfect. $500-$750.

250.

$600

Ansonia Clock Co. Royal
Bonn, "La Cantal", ca
1901. A more attractive
clock than the picture
shows. Primary colors are
white and apple green, with
flower colors all over the
case. The flower colors are
pink, white, yellow, violet,
and a little bit of apple
green. There is a little gold
for accent. The case is 13"
wide and 12" high. The
case style is very good.
Two piece porcelain dial, Ansonia hands, visible escapement, and beveled
glass in the sash. La Cantal and Royal Bonn, are both signed on the back.
It has a correct metal back cover, pendulum, and key. Signed 8 day move-
ment is running and striking a Cathedral gong on the half hours. A very
fine clock. Ly-Ansonia, page 621. $750-$1000.

246.

$250

Kienzle/Germany, West min -
ster chime bracket clock, ca
1900. Large mahogany case
is 17½" high, 12" wide, dark
original finish, never cleaned,
crazing on the wood, sits on
four large turned wood feet.
Cathedral style door and dial.
Large beveled glass in the
door. One piece brass dial has
three dial rings, time track,
slow-fast, and chime-silent.
All three dials are etched and
filled with black paint. Other
parts of the dial have etched
designs, and there are four
original hands. The dial is
signed, "Made In Germany".
Large back door has a turn

latch, screen covered opening is cloth covered. Large solid plate 8 day
movement is signed, "Kienzle", correct pendulum bob and key included.
Strikes Westminster chimes on quarter hours, five hammers striking five
large straight rods. This is a very nice original clock. $300-$500.

247.

$275

French four column Empire mantle
clock, ca 1885. Ebony wood case with
vertical string inlay on all four
columns, horizontally on the top and
base, and there are large inlaid designs
on the top and bottom, in front, and
similar inlaid designs on the floor of
the base, below the movement. There
is ripple molding around the top and
base. The four columns are wood, with
bronze capitals and bases. The dial
surround is cast brass, one piece
porcelain dial, and a nice pair of
French hands. The dial has a chip at 9.
If it was to be a keeper clock I would
have the hole repaired, or have a dupli-
cate dial made. The 8 day round
French movement has an outside
count wheel, and strikes half hours
and hours on a silver bell. It is signed,
"Japy Freres". The movement is inside

a tin can outfit with a hinged metal back door. The cast brass pendulum is
a showstopper. It is not the type pendulum I usually see with the Empire
clocks, but it sure is nice. $300-$500.

248.

$250

French four column Empire mantle clock,
ca 1890. Four turned wood columns, brass
capitals and bases, cast brass ornaments top
and bottom, and cast brass dial surround.
All the brass is very dirty, probably never
cleaned or polished. Brass dial with etched
numerals, etched inner dial, and a pair of
French hands. Black paint in the numerals
is about gone, and like all the other brass,
the dial is very dirty, Four turned wood feet,
two damaged. I doubt seriously the orna-
ment on top has always been there. I have
never seen another French Empire with
something like that on top. I suspect it
should be on a banjo or tall clock. Case
repairs in back from a wood split or it was
dropped. French 8 day round movement,
outside count, strikes half hours and hours
on a silver bell. Outstanding cast brass pen-
dulum. This would be a great clock if
cleaned. $300-$500.

249.

$275

French four column, Empire mantle
clock, ca 1880. This clock is very fancy
compared to the two previous. The four
columns are twisted and have brass wire
inlay along the twists, and brass capitals
and bases, Cast brass dial surround,
excellent one piece porcelain dial, and a
good pair of French hands. The sunburst
pendulum bob is a replacement. The
ebony wood case is 17½" tall, has some
ripple molding top and bottom that go all
around the case, and tons of brass inlay all
over the case front, top to bottom. There
are some small objects painted blue, pink,
white, or red. A couple of those objects
are missing and those places are now
painted with colors to match. You have to
check very close to find one missing
piece. All the brass inlay is intact. French
round 8 day movement, outside count,
bell strike on half hours and hours. $300-$500.

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302.

$50

"Wittnauer / 8 Day / West Germany",
and "Wittnauer Watch Co. / Western
Germany / Seven (7) Jewels Unad

justed", signed on the movement. It is
almost identical to the movement in
#301 above. It is backwind and set, and
is running. The case is glass and onyx,
with some brass trim. The case is 5"
high, 4" wide. $100-$250.

303.

$50

"Hamilton / 7 Jewels 8 Day / West
Germany", and "Hamilton Watch Co. /
Western Germany / Seven (7) Jewels
Unadjusted", signed on the movement
that is almost identical to #301 and #302
above. The case is 4¼" high and 2¾"
wide. Back wind and set movement is
running. $100-$250.

304.

$50

Swiss novelty picture clock. Brass case
is 7½" high, 5" wide, resting on a brass
base, heavy beveled glass over the pic-
ture. I am not sure what shenanigans are
going on with the two guys and the girl
in the swing. All three are very dressed
up, and there are a couple of cupids
watching. If I were to speculate they
were up to no good, I could be far from
the truth. You would hardly know there
were hands in the middle of that scene,
very tiny, delicate hands. The movement
winds and sets in the back, it is running,
and we think it is an 8 day timepiece.
Signed on the back, "Luxor", serial
number underneath, "9984". ($100) $100-$200.

305.

$100

Swiss novelty clock,
easel stand, 4½" high, 4"
wide. Wheel sitting on
something like a shovel,
and a chain attached to
pull it. Chain is permanently
attached to the wheel. There are
12 spokes for 12 hours, markers
on four spokes for three, six,
nine, and twelve. Rim of wheel
is marked for minutes, and
minute hand reaches those
marks. Watch movement in the
back, opens like a watch to
access the movement and wind
arbor. It is running we suspect
for only one day. I do not see a signature anywhere. Bowed glass in the
hinged sash, in the back. ($335) $100-$200.

252.

$475

"Brewster & Ingrahams, Bristol, CT. US",
signed on the original painted dial of this
30 hour steeple clock, ca 1844. Mahogany
veneered case is almost 20" high, and is
identical to the clock pictured on page 48
of the book, "Handbook of Clocks
Produced by ---Brewster & Ingrahams at
Bristol, Connecticut 1828-1852", by Bill
Ultsch and Doug Cowan. The veneer has
held to the case very well with only a cou-
ple of small chips on the bottom, back cor-
ners. The original finials have good sharp
points. This clock has the original 30 hour
ribbed movement with brass springs.
Inside is a near complete green label,
signed similar to the dial. The door has
ripple trim, original glasses, the bottom
glass has a small break in the upper right
corner. The door latch, hands, pendulum,
and wire gong, all appear to be original to

the clock. A very nice early clock. $500-$750.

253.

$400

"Henry Sperry & Co. / Clock and
Looking Glass Manufacturers / New
York", ca 1842. Grain painted case is
12" high and in excellent condition.
The case appears to have the original
graining and if it were to be cleaned,
and/or polished, it may lose that good
original graining. Inside is a nice
paper label, a painted dial with a few
flakes at the bottom, and an eagle
painted on the original glass.
Movement is 30 hour, time only. A
very rare clock by an uncommon
maker. $500-$750.

301

$100

"LeCoultre Co. Swiss", and
"Sixteen 16 Jewels / Unadjusted",
and serial #354, all signed on the
movement of this brushed brass
and glass cased clock. The move-
ment is running strong and has
been running over a year, here in
our office. Back wind and set
movement is very clean and nice. It
is 6½" square. ($755) $100-$250.

The clocks numbered 300 and 400 are part of a large collection of rare

and unusual clocks we purchased from one collector. The clocks were
purchased over a 30-40 year period and were all on display in their home
until other hobbies took priority. All of the clocks were serviced as they
were bought, and put in good running condition, but most were never acti-
vated after they were serviced. The majority are French or Swiss. Many
of the clocks are very rare and unfamiliar to me, making the descriptions
very difficult. The prices paid for these clocks in Europe, and at
Southeby's or Christie's, are shown in parenthesis after the descriptions,
and before our estimated values.

After writing descriptions for this collection of clocks, I must say it is

certainly an unusual group of clocks, most of which I had never seen any-
thing like them, and almost every one of them was in excellent running
condition. I may have looked at a couple that did not run as they should.
It was difficult for me to part with many of these unusual clocks.

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310.

$100

Swiss desk clock with day calendar
opening at top of the dial. Three
inch square case is solid brass,
easel stand folds up around the
movement. Movement is 8 day,
running, back wind, set, and regu-
late. Black dial is signed, "Movado
/ Swiss". There are no numerals or
other markings on the dial other
than the calendar opening. Brass
hands easily read on the black dial.
The back of the movement is
signed, "8 / Swiss / Lever Escapement C.244 / 15 Jewels / 1650478".
($570) $100-$200.

311.

$100

Swiss desk alarm clock. Brass case,
easel stand, 3¼ by 3¼". Front edge
inlaid with stone or metal, and flow-
ers on the edge also with inlay of
brass between. Beveled glass over the
dial. Dial ring with painted numerals,
some wear. The inner dial has
remains of a painting, not recogniz-
able to me. Hands have painted
designs, very fancy. "8 Days" signed
on the dial ring. Signed on the back,
plus a serial number. I cannot read where made, or who made. 8 day
movement is running, hands not seated very well, alarm set key needs
attention. ($324) $100-$200.

312.

$100

Small desk clock, silver case on metal
feet. Case is 2¼" square, beveled glass
over the dial. Raised numerals and hour
marks on the dial ring, correct hands,
Dial is signed, "Tiffany & Co. / 8 Days
Swiss". Backwind and set on the watch
type movement, it is running. Serial
number "10189" on the back. ($365)
$100-$200.

313.

$100

Swiss desk clock. Brass case on a
marble base. 3¾" high and 3½"
wide. Unusual brass trim around
the edge of the clock/watch.
Beveled glass, porcelain dial,
painted hands with designs simi-
lar to some previous desk clocks
above. Dial is signed, "Edwd. F.
Caldwell & Co. Inc. / New York /
8 Days / Swiss / Doxa Watch
Co.". Backwind, set, and adjust.
Back of movement is signed,
"Doxa Watch My / Switzerland /
15 Fifteen Jewels / 5 Five
Adjustments". The 8 day move-
ment is running. ($315) $100-$200.

306.

$100

French/Swiss Ribbon Clock. "Beating
Heart" movement. Cast brass case is 4½"
high and 3" wide, not including the ribbon.
With the ribbon it is 7" high. Beveled and
bowed glass over the dial, good original
hands. Backwind and set movement is run-
ning, pendulum heart is swinging. ($455)
$200-$300.

307.

$100

French/Swiss Ribbon clock, "Beating Heart"
movement. The great dial is signed, "Made In
France", and back of the case is signed, "Made In
Austria". The brass case is 4" high, 3½" wide, not
including the ribbon. Including the ribbon, it is 11"
high. Beveled glass over the dial, and it has excel-
lent hands. Hands and numerals are coated with
what I suspect is phosphorus. The movement is
running and the heart pendulum is swinging.
($200) $200-$300.

308.

$100

Swiss Jeweled Ribbon Clock. The brass case is 4"
high, 3" wide, not including the ribbon. It is 8" high
altogether. Jewels on the clock case and top clip, and
all jewels are intact. Beautiful dial is signed,
"Swiss", the back is signed, "Tiffany & Co." Rose
colored dial matches rose colored jewels, nice origi-
nal slim gold hands, gold numerals and gold minute
dots. The movement is running briskly and I suspect
it runs 8 days. ($325) $200-$400.

309.

$100

French desk clock with an easel
stand. It is 4" square, brass case, bor-
der of metals, stone, and thin strips
of brass inlays. Flat beveled glass
over the dial. Brass colored dial,
numerals painted in three dimen-
sional effect, very fancy painted
hands. Dial signed, "Mappin &
Webb / Sao Paulo", and "8 Days",
and "France". The back is signed,
"Depose" and "2151", in two places.
Backwind set, wind, and regulate. 8

day movement is running. ($550) $100-$200.

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318.

$100

French carriage clock in the original
leather carrying case. The leather
case has considerable wear but it is
still very serviceable for protecting
the valuable clock. Two ended wind-
ing key is stored in its slot in the
leather case. This is an 8 day time
and alarm movement. Alarm bell is
underneath the case. The only signa-
ture is on the movement, "Made In
France". The brass case is 4¾" high
and 3¾" wide, not bright but rather
dull. Doubtful if it has ever been polished. Perfect beveled glass over the
porcelain dial and a beveled glass over the original lever platform escape-
ment. It is not running so I oiled the escapement, it helped but will need
service. The case sides and back are solid brass, not glass. There is a
hinged back door with knob. Clock rests on four turned feet. ($410)
$200-$300.

319.

$500

Tiffany & Co. sold this French made, solid
brass, cartel clock, ca 1885. The solid brass case
is 25" high, has not been cleaned or polished in
a long time. Would be a knockout clock if pol-
ished. The bowed porcelain dial is signed,
"Tiffany & Co.". Great gold/brass hands, paint-
ed Arabic numbers and minute markers.
Bowed/beveled glass over the perfect porcelain
dial. Hinged sash is beaded around the edge.
The 8 day, time and striking movement is bright
and clean, and signed several places, "Thirtenn
Jewels", (that is how it is spelled) and, "Made in
France", and a "Lamuel Marti / Paris 1900"
trademark stamp. The brass bell on the back of
the movement is different, a great deal nicer
than we usually see on French clocks, screws
onto the movement different than most French
clocks. Movement is a high grade balance wheel
escapement, running and striking properly. The
lid over the movement can is beaded around the
edge, and it is signed, "France". Polish this
clock and you will have a keeper. ($1157) $600-
$900.

320.

$500

English made for The Franklin Mint, "Falling Ball" or
"World" clock; made to commemorate the discovery
of America, ca 1970.The wood back board is 30"
high, with three brass plaques. The top one has a map
of the world; middle has pictures of Columbus and his
ships and is signed, "Columbus / Santa Maria / Pinta
/ Nina"; bottom is signed, "The Discovery of America
/ Falling Ball Clock". The brass ball that contains the
movement is signed, "The Franklin Mint / Thrwaites
& Reed Ltd. / England / Made In England". This
clock is a copy of a fifteenth century German clock.
Many companies have reproduced it over the years.
Many, like this one, uses a steel strap suspension,
some used chains. The chapter ring revolves and a
single hand points to the time. The weight of the
sphere provides motive power as the ball slowly
descends. Slowly lifting the ball rewinds the spring.
The ball is 5" in diameter. We have seen these repro-
duction Falling Ball Clocks sell for as much as $2000,
and an old original sold a few years ago for $20,000.
($1395) $750-$1000.

314.

$100

Swiss desk clock/watch, easel stand,
silver in front, brass in back, both with
pressed or etched designs. Bowed
watch type crystal, porcelain dial is like
a watch dial, gold hands, seconds dial,
all excellent. Backwind and set 8 day
movement is running. Signed on the
back, "Swiss Made". Case is 2¾"
round. Very unusual decorated
watch/clock. ($413) $100-$200.

315.

$50

Swiss travel clock, excellent overall
condition. Brass watch/clock in a
folding leather case. Beveled glass
over the porcelain dial and original
hands, heavy black painted numerals
and chaper rings, all perfect. Dial is
signed, "Cross". The back of the
movement is signed only,
"Pat.Apld.For". 8 day movement is
running. Leather case is 4" square.
$50-$100.

316.

$50

Swiss travel clock, excellent condi-
tion. Brass watch/clock in a folding
leather case. Beveled and bowed
glass over the brass colored dial.
Great pair of ornate hands and
painted numerals. The dial is
signed only, "8 Days". Watch/clock
winds at the bottom, and is run-
ning. The folding leather case is 4"
square. Hinged cover over the
watch movement. The movement is

signed, "Fifteen 15 Jewels / Two 2 Adj.". $50-$100.

317.

$300

Swiss clock/barometer,
housed in an elaborate and
heavy brass case. Handle on
top, engraved designs over
the front, full length easel
stand in the back. Spring
lock in the back to extend
the easel stand outward
more if desired. The case is
7¼" high and 5½" wide.
There is a beveled glass
over the entire front.
Porcelain time dial, three
original hands, strong black
paint for all markings.
Barometer dial is marked
"Compensated", with mea-
surements up to 3000 feet,
31 inches. Three winding
arbors in the back, each
covered with a sliding door

opening. Winding arbors for the 8 day movement, set the hands, set the
aneroid barometer. There are no signatures visible. I will not take it apart
to check the movements. The clock is running, barometer functioning
properly. This is a high dollar piece of equipment. ($1200) $500-$1000.

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325.

$300

Miniature French/Swiss cartel
clock, bronze case, 8 day time
movement. This is another near
perfect cartel with beautiful bronze
swags and decorations, gold/bronze
hands, slightly bowed porcelain
dial, a great sash and bowed glass.
The main part of the case is
white/cream onyx or marble, and is
8" high, complete and original.
Hinged bronze back door over a
small watch size 8 day movement
that is running just fine. It has num-
bers but no name on the movement
or case that is readily visible.
($1200) $500-$750.

326.

$200

French shelf clock, 8 day timepiece.
Oak case stained dark, I thought it
was mahogany at first. It is 10" high
with the handle in upright position.
There are attached brass ornaments
on the sides, top, and feet. 8 day
movement is a time only platform
lever escapement, running strong,
held in a tin can type box with a lid
in back that snaps into the tin can.
The movement is signed, "France".
Brass sash and a bowed glass over
the excellent porcelain dial. It is
signed, "W. Rodwell / Leicester". I
would guess that was the English
selling dealer. Excellent, complete,
and original. ($708) $250-$500.

327.

$300

French carriage clock with four
oval glasses, 8 day time only, ca
1890. The brass case is 6" high,
rests on four turned feet. All five
glasses are beveled, the four oval
glasses are all near perfect, one
side glass may have an micro-
scopic corner tic you must look
for to find. 8 day movement is
running strong. Balance is origi-
nal to the movement. The porce-
lain dial is perfect, hands are orig-
inal. The dial is signed, "Hardy &
Co. / Seattle / France". The move-
ment is signed, "Duverdrey &
Bloquel / France / 11 Eleven
Jewels". ($562) $400-$600.

321.

$100

Swiss 8 day novelty clock, featuring
the twelve zodiac signs. The twelve
signs are inside brass circles, and the
circles and hands are encased in two
pieces of plastic. Dial is signed,
"Gubelin / Swiss 8 Days". Case is
12½" high, 11½" wide, in excellent
condition, and I would guess it to be
25-50 years old. A repair label on the
back is dated 1991. 8 day watch move-
ment winds and sets in back, and it is
running. The back is signed, "8 /
920253 / 15 Jewels / Swiss". A good

conversation piece. ($485) $200-$300.

322.

$100

Miniature French crystal regulator. Brass case
is 8" high, 5" wide, in good clean condition.
Four beveled glasses, all with minute corner
chips. Webster defines minute as, "of little
importance". Clean and polished 8 day move-
ment, running briskly and striking a hanging
Cathedral gong on hours and half hours. The
movement is signed, "Spaulding & Co. /
Chicago & Paris / Made in France / Vincenti
& Cie". Live mercury pendulum. A very nice
little clock. ($350) $200-$300.

323.

$300

Miniature French/Swiss cartel clock,
bronze case, 8 day time movement.
The case is only 5¼" high, and in
excellent clean condition. Hinged
bezel holding a beveled and bowed
glass. Beautiful porcelain dial, deco-
rated with loops of flowers, painted
hour and minute numerals, great set
of gold/bronze fancy hands. Small
hairlines on the dial, scratch on the
glass, none of which is significant. 8
day lever platform escapement
movement is not signed, at least
where I can see. I do see num-
bers/letters, deep inside the case on
the backside of the front plate. The
movement is clean and just keeps on

running. Back cover is a tin can lid type. Something this magnificent
should be signed, and probably is, I just cannot see it. ($450) $400-$600.

324.

$500

Miniature French/Swiss cartel
clock, bronze case, 8 day time
movement. A little larger
miniature than #323, it is 9½"
high, super bronze case, clean
and shining. The bezel, bowed
glass, porcelain dial with
painted loops of flowers, and
the super gold/bronze hands,
are all nice like #323, just a lit-
tle larger. 8 day movement
encased in a watch size case,
back wind and set, and is run-
ning briskly. Porcelain dial is
signed, "Gubelin / Lucerne".
This clock is near perfect, I
can find no faults. ($650)
$500-$750.

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332.

$200

French cast brass case, some parts
solid, front and sides are open with
red cloth backing. Attached orna-
ments, feet, and the top consisting of
several pieces of brass. There are sev-
eral figures and designs cast in the
brass. You may have noticed in the
picture that my sluggish photograph-
er did not perceive that one of the
clocks side pieces was turned wrong.
I may have to chastise him. This case
is 15" high, complete, and original.
Bowed and beveled glass in the sash,
porcelain cartouche numerals and
original hands. Movement is 8 day,
running, round French type with
attached bell. Other than a serial
number on the movement there are no
names that I can find. The solid brass
back door is hinged. ($662) $250-
$500.

333.

$300

French bow front crystal regula-
tor, brass and glass case is 10½"
high. The case is very clean, pol-
ished bright, beading around the
top and base. Bowed glass is
perfect, one side glass has a tiny
flaw but none of the three has
chips or cracks. The off white
porcelain dial is very attractive
with flower loops under the
numerals and painted numbers,
rings, and dots. It has a super
nice machined dial ring and
gold/brass hands. The dial is not
signed. The round French 8 day
movement is signed, "Made In
France", and is engraved with
the trademark of "Vincente &
Cie". It is running very strong,
and striking half hours on the hanging Cathedral gong. It has a very nice
live mercury pendulum. ($750) $500-$750.

334.

$500

Large French crystal regulator.
Different than the normal crys-
tal regulators because it has
four full columns on the cor-
ners, step up base all around,
dentil molding around the top,
four cast finials, and an urn top.
The brass case is a little over
16" high, clean but not polished
to a shine. Four large beveled
glasses, one may have a minis-
cule corner tic. You have to real-
ly look hard, like I just did, to
find a tiny corner nick. Two
piece porcelain dial, French
hands, and the Brocot escape-
ment, are all perfect. The live
mercury pendulum is correct
and the mercury is clean. In
some French clocks the mer-
cury is not this clean. The
French 8 day movement is run-
ning, and is clean and shining
bright. It is signed, "30795 A&N", and the round trademark stamp of, "S.
Marti & Cie". The movement strikes the hanging gong on hours and half
hours. ($2200) $750-$1500.

328.

$200

Miniature French/Swiss desk clock,
3½" high. The case is silver, thin mesh
in front with pearl behind the mesh.
The back has the same design as the
front, but it is solid, not open mesh.
There is a rooster on both sides. Pearl
or porcelain dial with very thin ornate
hands. The hour numerals are black,
inset in circles. The minutes, rings,
dots, etc. are painted gold. Half of the
case back is hinged on top, allowing
you to lift the back door to access the
arbors. The movement is very small,
surely it is only a one day runner. The
wind arbors are so tiny I do not have a
key to test the movement. It appears
every clock in this collection runs, this

one should be no different. ($682) $300-$500.

329.

$100

Swiss miniature desk clock, almost
impossible to describe. Bronze case
is resting on a marble base, 3" wide,
2½" high. A flat beveled glass is over
the dial. Holding the glass is a bronze
band. On the outside of the case is
another bronze band. Between the
two bands is a ring of some material
that I cannot identify. It is purple, the
same color as the dial. In the center

of the dial are designs, and it has great original small hands. I believe the
dial is signed, "Swiss". The very small backwind movement is running
great. The back plate is signed, "Figaro". ($478) $200-$300.

330.

$200

Animated Swiss desk clock. Airplane
propeller turns as the movement
ticks. Bronze case is 3¼" wide, 2¼"
high, decorative picture frame type
bronze border. The green material I
would think is glass. There is a small
crack in the upper right corner. The
glass over the dial is beveled and
bowed. Nice gold dial, plane with

propeller, great hands, and it is signed, "Swiss / Geneve / Swiss Made".
Watch size movement, two winding stems, spring and hands, and a slow-
fast adjuster. I do not know if one day or 8 day. The clock is running great.
($280) $300-$500.

331.

$300

French crystal regulator with
cloisonné trim around the dial
and front corners. The glass and
brass case is 10" high, brass is
clean and polished. Four large
beveled glasses all around, no
chips or cracks on any of the
four. One piece porcelain dial is
signed, "C. E. Gifford & Co. /
Fall River Mass". The dial is
perfect, great original hands,
numerals are large, ornate, and
painted with dark black paint.
The live mercury two-jar pendu-
lum has cloisonné top and bot-
tom. Movement is typical
French, round, half hour and
hour gong strike, running very
strong, and is signed, "Made In
France", and it has the round

trademark stamp of a Japy Freres company. ($650) $400-$600.

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340.

$1000

Rare miniature
bronze clock, chain
fusee movement,
signed, "Rignawt a'
fonfleur". The fel-
low in the skirt
should have a spear
in his right hand. I
forgot to put it in his
hand for the picture.
It is taped to the
back. The case is
7½" high, 6" wide,
complete and very
nice but does have a
chip on the porce-
lain dial around the
numeral 9. There is
a film at the number
3, but it seems to
scrape off. Hands
and winding key are
original. I did not wind the fusee movement. I know the owner had it ser-
viced and put to running after he bought it, but probably never wound it
after that, and I sure am not about to wind it. The miniature movement is
the size of a pocket watch movement. ($2475) $1000-$2000.

339.

$200

German brass and porcelain alarm
clock. The cast case is 8½" high,
complete, and in excellent condi-
tion. Painted porcelain panel in the
bottom, matching bowed porcelain
dial, and three original hands. It
seems to run and alarm, but run-
ning sluggish. I loosened the hand
nut and it seemed to run better.
There are some unusual castings.
On the four corners are figures that
are half female and half lizard or
snake. On top is another female,
fully dressed, blowing her horn. At
the bottom, in front of the porce-
lain panel, are two females trying
to stay warm. ($653) $250-$500.

335.

$1000

French/Dutch three piece, cowtail pendulum, novelty clock. Antlers on
the three pieces are identical. Brass/bronze case is 9" high, 6½" wide,
rope twist around the base, four turned feet, hat and horn on top of the
clock. The movement housing itself is 4¼" in diameter, the one piece
porcelain dial is about 3½". Gold/brass hands and cowtail pendulum. You
access the movement from the front only, and it winds in front. It takes a
small special winding key that looks as if it could be original. The finish
on all three pieces is clean and bright. I cannot find a name or number on
the case or dial. I will not disassemble the movement to look for a signa-
ture. ($2465) $1000-$2000.

336.

$200

Rare Swiss novelty clock,
pearl case, cowtail pendulum.
You probably will not see
another clock like this one. It
is only 4½" `high and covered
with pearl. The top movement
box and base, are wood cov-
ered with pearl. The front
around the dial has lightly
etched designs, gold filled.
The brass/bronze dial has the
numerals and chapter ring of
course, and from the chapter
ring to the center are circles
etched in the metal. There is a
tiny pair of hands and the
cowtail pendulum in front,
also a small winding key.
($750) $300-$500.

337.

$500

Rare Swiss desk clock,
silver and marble. The
case is 4¾" high, 4" wide
at the feet. The 8 day
movement is watch size,
winds and sets in the
back, Porcelain dial with
a seconds dial, perfect
and original hands, and
signed, "Ruger & Cie /
Geneva". The sash has a
flat glass over the dial.
The movement case, front
and back, is silver with
"Hallmarks". The base
trim and feet are silver
with "Hallmarks". The
hallmarks are "AR" and
"88", and something else
but I cannot read it.
($1100) $750-$1000.

338.

$100

Swiss desk clock, made of bronze,
some wood in the back, plastic or
glass in front, and four ivory feet.
Watch size movement, bowed glass
in the sash, gold dial, three great
hands, seconds dial, and it is running.
Back wind and set. Back plate
signed, "FM", and "Switzerland", I
am only partly sure. Print so tiny I
could not read it with a magnifying
glass.($275) $100-$300.

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341.

$1500

Rare shelf case made with tortoiseshell, brass and ivory inlays over wood.
This case with a fine watch was purchased at a Southeby's Auction many
years ago for $3500. If one did not know better you would think it is a
clock, missing the movement. The case is extensively decorated with tor-
toiseshell and brass figures large and small. There are a pair of brass birds
on top, and two large characters holding a horn of plenty on the sides.
Their arms, heads, and feet, are mother of pearl. On top is a cast eagle,
four cast feet on the bottom, and the brass ring around the opening. On
the back is a wood hinged door allowing access to place the watch in the
window. Holding the watch in place is a thick pillow that is part of the
back door. The case is 12" high, 8" wide at the bottom. The watch also is
very different. It is small, bowed glass, bowed porcelain dial that is 1¼",
hour Roman numerals, minutes are Arabic, and nice small brass hands.
Watch key winds thru the back. It has a chain fusee movement, very fancy
filigreed open designs over the back plate, and is signed, "Fearon & Stacy
/ London / 201", on the back plate. It appears to have a crown wheel
escapement and there is a small dial on the back place with Roman
numerals one thru six, that I suspect is the slow-fast adjuster. You watch
collectors will know, I do not, but under the fancy filigree pieces is a three
arm balance. It looks like the large wind machine paddles on the
California mountains. The watch may alarm, if so I cannot figure out how.
The little watch fits into a very ornate hinged (case) holder that is covered
with a tortoiseshell like material. Inside, against the back, are watch
papers put there over the years by repair shops. I will not remove them for
fear of tearing them, but the top one has the name, "H. Vernon / Watch and
Clock Maker / Narrowgate Street / Alnwick". ($3500) $1500-$2500.

343.

$300

Swiss/French desk clock, silver and
onyx case is 4½" by 3¼", silver border
around the case, silver applied orna-
ments, silver sash, silver easel stand
(unusual) and silver watch/clock case,
all with silver hallmarks. It has a slight-
ly bowed glass over the outstanding
porcelain dial, and even more outstand-
ing gold hands. As previously stated this
large group of clock were all serviced as
they were bought, and were running. I
wound this one but it does not want to
run. The movement is key wind and key
set thru holes in the case back. I see no
name on the dial or case, only the hall-
marks. A beautiful little clock. ($1100)
$500-$750.

342.

$4000

"Franciscus Kranz, Warsovia", signed 17th

century Polish brass hexagonal table clock. The

fire-gilt brass case is 3" high, 4½" wide at the top and base. The round time
ring screwed to the top is 3" wide and marked with Roman numerals for the
hours, and Arabic numbers for the minutes. An alarm ring in the center is 1

in diameter and marked with Arabic numbers. There are only two hands, both
original. I notice in researching table clocks, some had one hand; perhaps the
second hand on this clock is to set the alarm. I see no other way it can be set.
The hexagonal case is engraved with simple designs. There are six glass pan-
els revealing the movement, and the case rests on three large feet. A large sil-
ver bell is situated underneath. The base with bell attached is hinged and
swings away revealing a delicate filigreed brass piece over the balance. The
brass filigree piece and three arm balance are almost identical to that seen on
the watch, No.341, above. Three paddles like the wind machines in California.
There are four winding posts, one is to adjust slow-fast, one for time, one for
strike, and one for the alarm. The alarm and strike hammers are shaped like
fish. The plate where those things are situated is signed with the name we used
on the first line. In the old reference books he is listed as, "Franz Kranz,
Warschau". What I see thru the glass panels is a crown wheel escapement,
chain fusee around two spools that runs the time train, (chain is partially off
the spools, may be broken, not sure) and at least two other enclosed barrels, I
would speculate for the strike and alarm. These table clocks, made in the mid
1600's, do not appear often, this is only our second in 30 years. This clock was
bought at Southeby's many years ago. ($4000) $5000-$7500.

Silent Auction August 2008

349.

$200

Small French/Swiss
bronze carriage clock
with its original box.
Box is signed on the
base, "Brequet / 2.Rue
Edouard VII.2 / Paris".
Winding key inlaid in
the back of the felt
lined case. Clock is
2½" high, case 3"
high. The clock case
has four round feet, a
hinged back door, and the loop handle. Balance movement is 8 day, run-
ning, signed only, "92507". Bowed and beveled glass over the perfect

porcelain dial/. Bronze case has lizard designs all over, case near perfect,
and the hinged sides pull in and latch in front. ($650) $300-$500.

348.

$300

Interesting little French/Swiss
clock. The time only movement is
watch size, sitting in a canister
holder, hinged back door, and glass
over the porcelain dial. The move-
ment is wound and set with a tiny
key. There was not a key with the
clock so we improvised with an
alarm clock key that will do until
you find a correct key. The move-
ment is running, porcelain dial and
the thin filigreed hands are exquis-
ite. The dial is signed, "Empire
City Watch Co.". The clock sits
inside an Empire four post deal,
four paw feet underneath, and a
Roman soldier resting on top.
Stupid me, I took the picture with
him turned backwards, not realiz-
ing the soldier and seat revolved on
one rod. Below the canister, and on
each side of the canister, are paint-
ed porcelain panels. In fact the
panel goes all around the canister, 360 degrees. On the sides we have the
usual boy girl scenarios, but the one underneath the canister shows some
closer contact. The turned columns, base, top, and even the hinged back
cover, are all covered with designs. I note minor damage on the edge of
one porcelain scene. ($750) $500-$1000.

344.

$300

French desk clock and cal-
endar. Brass case is 4¾"
square, easel stand, case is
signed, "Depose / 427".
Number 427 is variously
marked on the case. The
brass sash is holding a
beveled glass over a per-
fect gold dial. There are
five original hands, one
small hand has fallen to
the bottom of the case. In
addition to telling the time
the clock has dials for
months, days of the

month, and days of the week, in French. The dial is signed, "Laurent /
Paris / 8 Jours". The movement is back wind and set, there are three push
bars on the side of the case to advance the three subsidiary dials. This
great little desk clock is running. ($552) $300-$500.

345.

$100

French/Swiss desk clock, bronze case
is 5½" high, with easel stand in the
back. The front of the case has hand
painted designs, none of which reveals
to me what they were trying to depict.
It appears the front was first gilded
then painted with blue, white, and
brown paint shades. Beveled glass in
the sash, porcelain dial ring, painted
Arabic numbers and minute marks.
Inner dial has a bronze filigreed piece,
and there is a nice pair of hands. The
movement is running robustly, back
wind, set, and adjuster for slow-fast.
No discernible marking front or back.
($475) $150-$300.

346.

$200

Swiss pocket watch in an
elaborate and signed watch
holder. Both the watch case
and watch holder are signed,
"Brevete", which is French
for "Patent". I judge the nick-
el cased watch is an 18 size,
signed inside the back lid,
"Solid Nickel / Swiss Made",
and there is a hallmark sign.
The watch is running great,
the movement plate is signed
Brevete with a number,
which I take to be the patent
number, and there is also a
long serial number on the
plate. The watch has a stem
wind. The dial is the selling
feature. It has a beating heart
type thing flipping back and
forth. It does not look any-

thing like a heart and I will not even speculate what it is supposed to
resemble. On each side of the small watch dial is a nude female and male,
both with Angel wings. How could their thoughts be anything but heav-
enly? ($358) $300-$500.

347.

$300

This is a rare little French/Swiss
clock. Superb cast bronze case is
only 4¼" high with the handle up,
flower and leaf designs all over,
four paw feet underneath, and 35
one carrot diamonds, or maybe
rhinestones, set in a hinged sash.
The sash has a beveled glass over
a lovely porcelain dial, marked
with Arabic numbers for hours
and minutes. Painted garland of
flowers looped under the numerals
and an exquisite pair of gold
hands. Single wind arbor at the
bottom of the dial. 8 day balance
movement is running, serial num-
ber 13285 engraved on the plate, and a trademark insignia that may be,
"LF", or something similar. The handle is a varmint of some kind, looped
around with its tail in its mouth. Comes with its original winding key, and
a lid back cover. This was purchased at a Southeby's auction many years
ago for ($1530) $500-$1000.

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353.

$150

Miniature French/Swiss
travel clock. The case is
bronze with a pearl
front and base, backed
by bronze. The case is
2¼" high and the
leather case is 3" high.
This box is made in the
coffin style, metal door
latch, unsigned, and
shows wear and some
leather loss on the back.
This case is signed
underneath, "Brevet /
Metal Dore". The dial is signed, "Swiss". The one day movement is run-
ning with the "Beating Heart" pendulum showing at the bottom of the dial.
Very nice dial, hands, and the back of the case has engraved designs like
many pocket watches. ($250) $150-$250.

354.

$500

French marble clock,
15" high, deep maroon
with touches of black
and white. It is very
heavy, therefore, you
will find some nicks or
tiny chips, mostly on
the back edges. It is not
perfect, nor is it appre-
ciably damaged. If I
had a place to display it
in my home, it would
not be offered at this
time. The sash is
bronze, holding a heav-
ily beveled glass, over a
two piece porcelain
dial, with the original
French hands and
Brocot Escapement
mechanism, all very good, but not cleaned or polished. The dial is signed
by a Spanish dealer or distributor. The movement is a typical French eight
day, bell striking, round movement. It is signed, "Fabrique / Eard Barrard
/ n Cie / De Paris", or something close to that. The serial number of the
movement and pendulum is, "1863". Hinged bronze sash with glass, cov-
ering the back opening. A very good looking clock. $750-$1000.

355.

$300

French crystal regulator in near
perfect condition. The brass case
is impeccably polished, the
movement is so finely tuned you
can hardly make it stop running.
The case is 11¾" tall, has four
beveled glasses, one has a
minuscule corner chip. Two jar
pendulum has live mercury.
Round French, 8 day movement,
striking a silver bell on half
hours and hours. Two piece
porcelain dial, great French
hands and Brocot escapement.
Tiny crack above the slow-fast
arbor above the Roman numeral
XII. Hardly worth mentioning.
Plain but very good looking.
($900) $500-$750.

350.

$200

Mini French/Swiss
silver carriage
clock with its origi-
nal box. Winding
key is inlaid in the
felt lined folding
case. The case is
2½" high, box is
3¼" high. The box
is signed on the bot-
tom, "15969". The
silver case has hall-
marks galore, and

signed, "Argent Depose", on the base. The hinged back door has hall-
marks, the movement plate is signed, "11303", and there several hall-
marks underneath. The 8 day movement is running briskly. Bowed glass
over the

" unsigned porcelain dial. Nice pair of hands. Box has checker-

board designs all over, sides fold in and latch in the center. ($903) $500-
$750.

351.

$200

Miniature French/Swiss 8
day carriage clock with its
original box. The silk lining
inside the box is frayed on the
two doors. There is gold
designs around the outer
edges and a brass door clasp.
The box is 2¾" high, the
clock is 2¼" high with handle
raised. The clock case is sil-
ver with several hallmarks on
the back door and under-
neath. It has serial numbers,

makers trademarks and the movement is signed, "Concord W Co / Swiss
/ 15 Fifteen Jewels / 3 Three Adj." The case is apparently glass with
something pink behind the glass. I do not know if the many designs show-
ing thru are on the glass or whatever is behind the glass. The small dial is
signed, "Swiss", and the hands and dial are original. ($822) $300-$500.

352.

$100

M i n i a t u r e
French/Swiss
carriage clock
with its origi-
nal box. The
box is covered
with leather
like material,
signed inside,
" L u d w i g
Simon / Berlin
W 8 /
Friedrich Str.

85ct". The box is 2½" high, the brass case is 2¼" high. The case is signed
underneath, "Metal Dore / Brevet / 93017". The front, sides, and top are
pearl, the back is brass. Backwind and set one day movement is running,
and the pendulum is a "Beating Heart". All of these mini boxes have a
brass latch to hold the doors. ($207) $100-$200.

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359.

$500

French crystal regulator, bow
front case is 9

" high. The

case front and dial, are cir-
cled with large red and clear
stones, like rubies and dia-
monds. The pendulum bob is
also circled with the same
large stones. The bowed and
beveled front glass is perfect.
The back glass has the same
size bevel as the front glass,
and it also is perfect. Both
side glasses are perfect and
they both have extra large
bevels on the glass. One
piece porcelain dial is per-
fect, painted numerals, paint-
ed loops of flowers inside the
numerals, minute marks out-
side the numerals, and a nice
pair of French hands. Round
French movement is 8 day,
striking hours and half hours
on a hanging Cathedral gong, and is signed, "Vincenti & Cie". ($950)
$600-$900.

360.

$500

French crystal regulator, brass
bow front case is 9¼" high. It
has four perfect beveled glass-
es, the front glass being
bowed. The excellent brass
case sits on four fancy turned
brass feet. One piece porce-
lain dial is perfect, painted
black numerals, painted
minute marks and numbered
quarters, and a good pair of
French hands. Typical French
two jar pendulum with live
mercury. Round French move-
ment runs 8 days, strikes a
hanging gong on hours and
half hours, and is signed,
"Made In France", and,
"Samuel Marti". ($1000)
$600-$900.

361.

$100

French brass ball, with pendulum movement, on
a marble base. Ball is 4", looks like a swinger
ball, numerals are peuter shade, and hands are
brass. Front wind time only movement is run-
ning briskly. Pendulum bob is also a ball, iden-
tical to bigger ball. Top ball is supported by
three brass posts that in turn are attached to the
marble base. The piece is 10" high and in gen-
erally good condition. ($550) $250-$500.

356.

$1000

French crystal regu-
lator with a plethora
of cloisonné over
front and sides of the
case. Brass/bronze
case is 12½" high,
cloisonné around the
top, base, columns,
pendulum, dial, and
all four turned feet.
Four beveled glass-
es, the back glass has
a tiny corner chip.
Brass dial, sunken
numerals, good
hands, and a won-
derful intricately
made dial center.
Two jar pendulum
with live mercury.
Round French 8 day
movement is signed,
"Marti & Cie", run-
ning and striking
hours and half hours
on a hanging

Cathedral gong. The two columns are exceptional, cast capitals, and large,
very ornate, turned bases. A truly fine clock. ($2400) $1500-$2000.

357.

$500

French oval crystal regulator with
cloisonné over the case, and large
rhinestones (or diamonds) around
the dial. The brass case is 9" high;
four bowed and beveled glasses,
one side glass with slivers in the
bottom corners. Cloisonné around
the base, two rows around the top,
dial center, and on the two jar pen-
dulum that also has live mercury.
The porcelain dial ring has painted
numerals, loops of flowers painted
inside the numerals, and minute
marks outside the numerals, and set
off with great gold hands. Round
French movement is signed,
"Vincenti & Cie", "H & H", and
"Made In France". It is running and
striking hours and half hours on a
hanging Cathedral gong. A great
little oval clock. ($950) $750-

358.

$350

French crystal regulator, plain yet with
a new wrinkle. Around the top and bot-
tom of the brass case is a band that I
would assume was cast or pressed
brass attached around all four sides.
The design on the band resembles the
French Fleur de Lei symbol. The brass
case is 10½" high, has four beveled
glasses, the back glass has a tiny cor-
ner chip. One piece porcelain dial, nice
French hands. Two jar pendulum with
live mercury. Round French round
movement is 8 day, striking hours and
half hours on a hanging Cathedral
gong, and is signed, "Made In France",
and "Japy Freres". Another nice clean
and polished crystal regulator. ($850)
$400-$600.

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365.

$500

French bow front crystal regulator,
brass case is 10½" high. Four
beveled glasses, one diminutive
corner chip in the bottom of the
front glass. At the top and bottom
there is cast in the brass a dentil
like molding, and on the front only,
top and bottom, is a cast garland of
flowers all across. Four wrap
around, 3/4 columns, all fluted,
and all have nice caps and bases.
White stones around the dial and
strategically placed on the four
corners of the two jar pendulum.
There is live mercury in the jars. It
has a beautiful one piece porcelain
dial, blue painted numerals, blue
minute markers, and blue minutes,
by fives. Inside the numerals is a
painted garland of flowers. Great gold hands and the dial is signed,
"Bigelow Kennard & Co. / Boston". Round French, 8 day movement, run-
ning and striking a hanging gong on half hours and hours. The movement
is signed, "Made In France", and "Marti & Cie". ($650) $600-$900.

366.

$500

French crystal regulator, extraordi-
naire. Made with a combination of
green onyx, bronze, and cloisonné.
The case is 13" high, rests on four
bronze feet, with a block of green
onyx on the feet. The clock case, or
box, is bronze with onyx on the top.
The ornament on top is a piece of
metal with cloisonné attached. The
two front columns are cloisonné,
same with the dial ring, dial center,
and the two jar pendulum. All of the
bronze parts have elaborate cast
designs, i.e. leaves, vines, dentil
moldings, etc. There are four beveled
glasses, two perfect, one side glass
has a corner sliver, and the back glass
has a miniscule corner chip. The
green onyx appears to be perfect hav-
ing no chips, live mercury in the two jar pendulum, and a superlative and
very unusual dial, dial ring, dial center, and hands. Round French 8 day
movement, gong strike on hours and half hours, and running briskly. The
movement is signed, "Made In France", and, "A.1." ($1550) $1000-$2000.

367.

$500

French crystal regulator, in the usual
brass case but trimmed with cloisonné
and white stones. You must admit the
pendulum is also a little out of the
ordinary. The brass case is 11¼" high,
has four beveled glasses, all appear to
be perfect. There is cloisonné trim
around the top, base, and all four cor-
ners. Resembling #366, this clock
also has an unusual dial arrangement
with white stones around the dial,
brass dial ring with recessed numerals
and a great cloisonné piece in the cen-
ter. A pair of nice French hands, and
the dial is signed, "Shreve Crump &
Low, Co / Boston". Round French 8
day movement is clean and bright,
running briskly, striking a hanging
Cathedral gong on the half hours and hours. It is signed, "Japy Freres",
and "Made In France". What a great pendulum, cast bronze with ripple
around the edges, decorated with white stones, and in the center is a pic-
ture of a beautiful French woman. ($1250) $750-$1000.

362.

$350

French mantle
clock with a
statue, and a
wood base with
a music box
inside the base,
ca 1875. The
clock is 11"
high and 11"
wide. Featured
is a metal statue
of a man resting
on the canister
that houses the
8 day French
movement. It is
time only, back
wind with a key,
and has a per-
manent attached
pendulum. The
movement is

signed with the Japy trademark, and "Paris". No glass over the back open-
ing. Beveled glass over the very nice one piece porcelain dial and fine
French hands. The wood base holds a quality two tone music box with a
70 tooth comb. You pull a string to wind the music box, lever at front
starts and stops the playing, and the rear lever changes tunes. ($832)
$500-$750.

363.

$100

French black marble clock, 9½"
high, 9" wide, ca 1890. The
case needs to be polished, and it
may have an edge tic or two,
nothing noticeable or serious.
One piece porcelain dial is dirty
around the outer edge, tiny
chips around the arbors, good
French hands. Nice beveled
glass in the case French sash.
Round French 8 day movement,
outside count, bell strike on
hour and half hour, and signed,
"Japy Freres". Beveled glass
and sash over the back opening,
glass is cracked. French pendu-

lum and French key inside. ($372) $150-$250.

364.

$100

French black marble clock, case
is 8" wide, 8" high, ca 1880.
Much nicer than the previous
marble clock, this one is clean,
polished, and has no chips,
cracks, or breaks. Very nice
beveled glass in the cast sash, one
piece porcelain dial is perfect,
and it has a great pair of French
hands. Round French brass
movement, 8 day, bell strike, out-
side count, strikes hours and half
hours. Pendulum and movement
share the same serial number, and

it is running. Beveled glass in the cast sash over the back opening. A very
nice little clock. ($484) $200-$300.

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371.

$150

Swiss art deco brass desk clock, ca
1920"s, and very similar to #370. A
much more attractive and substantial
clock than the picture may reveal. It
was difficult to get the true colors to
come thru because of the glass and
bright brass dial. The brass framed
clock is 8" square, two toned brass and
silver outer border, brass dial plate,
painted minute marks, raised brass
numerals, fancy hands that apparently
have phosphorus on the ends to aid nighttime viewing. The dial is signed,
"8 Days Swiss". It is held upright by a brass easel. The entire back is one
piece of brass with easel and watch/clock attached. Backwind and set 8
day, time only, movement is running. Name of original owner inscribed
on the back, but a poor attempt was made to scrape the name off. ($352)
$150-$250.

372.

$200

"Tiffany & Co. / 8 Days Swiss" on
the dial of this desk clock that is
almost identical to #370. It was
impossible to get a picture with a
good likeness. The case is 8" square,
brass frame, silver dial plate with
gold painted numbers and minute
marks. Great set of hands were, or
are, coated with phosphorus. Solid
silver back plate with large easel
stand and clock/watch movement
attached. Backwind and set, and the
8 day time only movement is run-
ning. Signed on the back so small I cannot make out anything but,
"Swiss". ($400) $200-$300.

373.

$150

Swiss desk clock, similar to the
three previous but is only 8" by 6".
Silver frame, cream colored dial
plate, raised brass numerals, solid
brass plate in the center. Great set
of phosphorus coated hands, and
the hour dots are phosphorus coat-
ed. Dial is signed, "8 Days Swiss".
This case is nicer than the previous
three. The back is a solid piece of
silver, silver easel, and silver watch/clock can. Back wind and set, 8 day
time only movement, is running. Signed on the back by the maker, print
is too small to read, all I am sure of is, "Swiss". ($400) $200-$300.

374.

$100

Tiffany desk clock, 6" square.
Silver frame and beveled glass
around the white dial plate. Raised
brass numerals, phosphorus coated
hands, dial is signed, "Tiffany &
Co / France". The entire back is sil-
ver including a large easel stand
and the tin can holding the 8 day
time only movement. Back wind
and set, movement is running, not
signed anywhere on the back.
($280) $150-$250.

368.

$500

Large French clock, made of white
marble/onyx and bronze or brass,
ca 1885. It is 21" high, 11½" wide,
complete, has no cracks or breaks,
but you may find a miniscule edge
nick if you search. Barley twist
columns, ornate paw feet, attached
cast brass decorations and a large
onyx urn on top. Beveled glass in
the machined sash, cast
bronze/brass dial with recessed
numerals and recessed dial center,
and good hands. There is a cast
sash and beveled glass over the
back opening but the glass is
cracked. Round French movement
is 8 day, running and striking a bell
on hours and half hours. Movement
is signed, "A.D.Mougin".
Pendulum and key inside. ($975)
$500-$750.

369.

$500

Large French marble and onyx
clock, ca 1890. This is truth-
fully a good looking clock, pri-
marily black marble with a
few pieces of well placed onyx
trim. The onyx is dark green
and black and a smattering of
white. The posts up the front,
the ring around the dial, and
the four circular attached orna-
ments, are the extent of the
onyx trim. The large heavy
hunk of marble is 19" high,
15" wide, and in near perfect
condition, that is, there are no
breaks, cracks, or repairs. You
will find a few minuscule edge
nicks. The glass on the bottom
has a brass frame and the
largest bevel I have ever seen.
There is a very nice machined

sash and beveled glass over the dial. Porcelain dial ring, sunken inner dial,
Brocot escapement, and original French hands. The oversized French pendu-
lum is 12½" long, has two mercury jars, with live mercury. The bottom door
on the back is a very large piece of marble, with two hinges and a latch. The
top cover over the movement opening is a brass door with cutouts, and it is
hinged. The 8 day French movement is round, strikes a large silver bell on
hours and half hours, and is signed, "A.D.Mougin". ($1550) $750-$1000.

370.

$200

Tiffany/Swiss art deco brass desk
clock, ca 1920's. A much more sub-
stantial and attractive clock than the
picture may depict. It is 8" square, a
brass frame around the front, all brass
or bronze on the back. On the front is
a beveled glass over the dial, brass
sheet behind the dial ring and a circu-
lar brass piece in the center. The
round inner dial is signed, "Tiffany &
Co. / 8 Days". Note the extraordinary

hands. It is held upright by a large bronze/brass easel stand. Back wind
and set 8 day, time only, clock/watch type movement, and it is running.
The back plate of the movement is signed, "Brevet + Swiss / 2559372 /
Eterra". ($405) $250-$500.

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379. $1000
Rare double
p e n d u l u m
A u s t r i a n
Zappler, ca
1820. Wooden
base with dou-
ble silvered, or
silver castings
of mountains
and trees in
front,

and a

castle on a
mountaintop in
back. It is the
only Zappler
in this group of
five that has a
3D effect. The
thin wire dou-
ble pendulums swing in opposite directions. Perfect porcelain dial and
moon hands and the tiny one day movement winds and sets in back. Like
all the clocks in this collection it was serviced when purchased, and it is
running. Original glass dome and base, and not signed anywhere that I
can find. The clock frame is 2½", with dome and base it is 4½". It comes
with a very small winding key. ($1500) $1000-$1500.

380.

$500

Austrian Zappler, ca
1840. Entire front is
ivory carved in delicate
fern and flower designs.
Perfect porcelain dial,
one hand is spade the
other moon shaped.
Delicate wire pendulum
with brass bob. One day
movement is encased in
a wood box and it is cov-
ered with ivory. Back
wind and set, movement
is running and not signed
anywhere. The ivory
frame is 3

", with dome

on the base it is 5". Wood
base and glass dome are
original. Comes with a
small winding key.
($900) $500-$1000.

381.

$400

Austrian Zappler, ca
1810. Small brass clock
on a wood base, and it is
resting on four round
porcelain feet. The front
dial plate has painted
decorations and painted
numerals. Spade hands,
silvered pendulum bob,
and thin wire pendulum
leader. Backwind one
day movement is run-
ning vigorously, as are
all five Zapplers. The
brass case is 2¼" high,
with dome on the base it
is a tad under 4" high.
Comes with key. ($800) $500-$1000.

375.

$100

Swiss desk clock, 7½" by
3½". Silver frame and sil-
ver stand. Dial is signed,
"Bigelow Kennard & Co.
Inc. / 8 Day Swiss". The
back is silver, including
the movement can and

wind and set keys. The movement is running. The dial is silver with raised
brass numerals, phosphorus coated hour dots, and phosphorus coated
hands. ($287) $150-$250.

376.

$500

Silver cased mini car-
riage clock in a travel
case. The brass case
is 4¾" with handle
raised, the only glass
is the beveled glass in
front. Case sits on
four ball feet, hinged
solid back door, one
piece porcelain dial,
and original hands.
The dial and hands
are perfect. There are
silver "Hallmarks" on

the handle, the right side of the case, and inside on the back door.
Nickeled movement plate is signed, "R & Co. / Made In Paris", and, "C.
R. Crookshank". Time and strike winding keys, and hand set button, are
all on the back. It is running and striking a coil gong on the back of the
movement. I would think it is 8 day, but not sure. The paper and felt case
is rather bedraggled. ($1455) $750-$1000.

377.

$300

French carriage clock, 8 day time and strike.
The movement is running and striking the coil
gong on hours and half hours. It is not signed
anywhere. Excellent porcelain dial and origi-
nal hands. Dentil molding around the top and
bottom of the 6" brass. Five beveled glasses,
one minute corner chip on a side glass.
Overall the clock is in excellent condition,
and the proper winding key is in the case.
($835) $300-$500.

378.

$750

French carriage clock, 8 day
movement performs several
functions, time, strike, repeat,
alarm, and sounds Petite
Sonnerie on the quarter hours.
It is running briskly and per-
forming all the functions it
was designed to do. The brass
case is 6" high with handle up,
has two hinged doors and five
beveled glasses, all of which
are perfect. Two porcelain
dials on the front, tiny alarm
dial and hand, and a round
time dial with original hands.
The dial is marked for Roman
numerals and Arabic minutes,
by fives. It is signed, "F.
Bredillard / Paris / 16, Rue

J.J.Rousseau". The movement plate is not signed by a maker, but in French
says what functions the various winding arbors perform. The clock comes
with its own leather and felt travel case. ($1510) $1000-$1500.

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387.

$200

French novelty clock made in the
shape of a padlock. Brass case is
almost 4" high, easel stand.
Porcelain dial, three delicate
French hands, and beveled glass
over the dial. Backwind and set 8 day move-
ment is running. Comes with a small origi-
nal key. Inscribed on the back is, "No.44587
/ Le Roy & Fils / Hger's De La Marine /
Palais Royal / 13 & 15, C--- Montpensier
/ Paris / 211 Regent Street, London".
($1015) $300-$500.

386.

$200

Miniature French floor clock, ca 1893.
Mahogany case is 11" high, decorated with cast
metal ornaments and feet. It is not without a nick
or two, has not been cleaned or polished. The
metal is very dull and any gilt or other finish has
gone south. Back wind and set watch type move-
ment is running, winding key is probably not
original, but works. Back plate is signed,
"Amariel / 1893". Bowed glass, plastic like dial
with white painted numerals and other decora-
tions. All three hands are very delicate, and orig-
inal. ($475) $300-$500.

382.

$350

Austrian Zappler, ca
1830. Pressed brass
front with gilt high-
lights. Porcelain dial,
spade hands, and pendu-
lum bob are all perfect.
Movement is attached to
the thin pressed brass.
One day, back wind
movement, is running.
Some loss of the blue
paper underneath the
brass case. Wood base
with four turned wood
feet. The brass front is
4¼" high, with dome on
the base it is 5½" high.
Comes with tiny wind-
ing key. ($625) $400-
$800.

383.

$300

Austrian Zappler, ca
1850. Cast silver front,
green paint in depres-
sions making it appear
to be a tree. Silver dial
ring, and either paint or
green stone as dial cen-
ter, hands have spear
points, typical thin wire
with brass bob. The
case back is smooth or
solid silver with brass
one day movement
attached. Wood base,
blue velvet cushion on
which the clock sits.
The clock itself is 4"
high, with dome on the
base it is 5¼" high.
($528) $400-$600.

384.

$300

Large French desk clock,
ca 1920's. This is a very
heavy clock and unlike
clocks we see in the nor-
mal course of clock col-
lecting or sales. Similar
to #370 and #371 listed
previously. Signed,
"France / Bigelow
Kennard & Co.". Art
Deco style case with por-
traits of women and
cupids on four sides,
framed with silvered or
chrome metal, and a sil-

ver decoration on the four corners and inside the dial. The case is 8"
square and has a large easel stand in back. Eight day time only movement
is running. No signatures on the back. ($500) $300-$500.

385.

$100

Desk clock similar to others listed but
smaller at 4¾" square. It has an easel
stand in back. The case appears to be
brass with a beveled glass and a dec-
orative edge in front, plain brass in
back. Painted scene inside the dial
ring, hands match colors on the front,
the dial is signed, "8 Days Swiss".
Back wind 8 day watch type move-
ment is running. ($173) $100-$200.

388.

$750

French "Coffin
Clock" in a green
leather case with
brass trim including
hinges, latch, and
decorations over the
wind arbors and other
things on the back.
The leather case is
6½" tall,brass grill-
work in front, slot for
the winding key at the bottom,
and the small watch type
bowed crystal over the bowed
porcelain dial and the two very
ornate hands. The dial is
signed, "Che Terror / v Achard", or something close to that spelling. The
movement is running, I will guess it is 8 day. Note on the back the bottom
sliding latch that covers the other three slots. The base of the case is signed,
"MODELE DEPOSE FRANCE & ETRger". The clock has been well
protected, is complete, very unusual, and very rare. ($1200) $750-$1500.

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389.

$200

Swiss double dial clock with Hydrometer on
one side, and Thermometer on the other. The
brushed brass case is 4" high and 2" on the
four sides. The two clock dials are on the
front and back, and the hydrometer and ther-
mometer are on only one side each. The clock
is running and the thermometer is working,
but I cannot get a handle on the hydrometer to
know if it is operating properly. Signed on
one side, "Cartier / Swiss", and on the base,
"Swiss". Winds and sets underneath and the
screened opening to allow the reading of
moisture is also underneath. A nice little
clock, but not sure of its age. $200-$400.

391.

$100

German carriage clock in a pearl
carrying case, ca 1895. The case
with handle raised is 4¼" high,
has a latch on the front and is felt
lined inside. The little brass clock
is 3¼" high, 1¾" wide, and signed
on the dial, "Germany", and on
the back, "Made In Germany".
The movement I believe is 8 day,
time and alarm, both dials on the
front, all wind and set buttons on

the back. The two dials are porcelain, the three hands original. It is com-
plete, original, and very nice. ($150) $100-$300.

393.

$1000

French carriage clock, eight day, time,
strike, alarm, and repeats the last
strike when you push the button on
top. It strikes the quarter hours bim-
bam and the number of hours when
the minute hand is at 12. Underneath
the case is a lever that silences the
quarter hour strike. The strike is off 15
minutes and I have been told I should
not tinker with machinery this com-
plicated. The brass case is 6½" high,
clean and polished, has five beveled
glasses, and none with a corner chip,
amazing. Perfect one piece porcelain
dial and three hands. The original bal-
ance is ticking strong. There are five
winding posts on the back plate and
three striking hammers, one for the
alarm. All hammers strike on the two
coil gongs. The movement is signed
only, "Made In France". ($1570)
$1000-$1500.

390.

$300

Swiss carriage clock in a brass and
pearl case. The two sides and the front
are pearl, the back and top are beveled
glasses. Brass frame, handle, and turned
feet. With handle raised the case is 5"
high, and 2½" square. Bowed glass over
the unusual dial that has red numerals
and hands, and the inner dial has etched
decorations. Hinged back door allows
access to the movement. Balance is run-
ning, permanently attached keys for
winding and setting. The movement
plate has etched scrollwork all over. The
clock is not signed. ($1312) $500-$750.

392.

$500

French carriage clock, eight day, time,
strike, and alarm. The brass case is 7"
tall, has five beveled glasses and only
one corner chip. The movement is
signed, "H.N.&G / C", and the dial is
signed, "Hall, Nichol, & Granbery /
New York". One piece porcelain dial
has two shaded time tracks, designs
painted on the inner dial, three original
hands, minutes marked in fives. It is
running robustly, striking and alarming
on a silver bell. Winding key included.
($725) $500-$1000.

394.

$100

French carriage clock, eight day, time
only, ca 1890. Brass case is 5½" tall, has
not been cleaned or polished in a long
time. It has five beveled glasses, and there
may be one tiny corner chip. Very nice
one piece porcelain dial and pair of
French hands. It is signed, "Coupil-
Vardon / Cherbourg". The movement is
not signed. The 8 day movement is run-
ning strong, the same with all the clocks
in this collection. ($300) $150-$300.

395.

$100

French carriage clock, eight day, time only,
ca 1900. Clean and polished brass case is 4½"
high, complete with all the little feet and
knobs. One piece porcelain dial has faint
hairlines, original hands, and is signed,
"Mappin & Webb / Made In France". A
beveled glass in front, all other sides, top and
bottom, are brass. Wind and set the 8 day
time only movement, in the back. Solid back
plate is signed, "France". The movement is
running vigorously. ($278) $150-$250.

396.

$100

English desk clock, 3¾" brass case, shining
bright. Silver dial (tarnished) with etched
numerals and etched swirls all over. Original
hands and they set from the front The time
only movement winds in the front. Hinged
door over the back. Watch type movement is
running briskly. Signed on the back plate,
"Made In England / By The English Clock
Co. / 7 Jewels / Unadjusted". There is some
others things I cannot read, may only be a
serial number. A neat little clock that would
be a whole lot neater if the dial were clean
and/or polished. ($232) $100-$200.

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402.

$200

French double dial carriage clock.
Several signatures on the front and
back. The dials are signed, "L Epée",
which is the name of the French com-
pany of Frederic & Cie, inventor of a
platform escapement for carriage
clocks, exported worldwide, and sur-
vived WWII. Last sales records were
1970. Both dials are signed "France",
and at the bottom on little brass
plaques are the initials, "C" and "La",
which backwards is their trade name,
"A L C". This double dial carriage is
about 3" wide, 3" tall, has five perfect beveled glasses, perfect dials and
hands, the original key, and overall is like new. One winding arbor, two
hand set arbors, and the 8 day movement is running briskly. The back
plate is signed with their trademark, and "Made In France / 11 Eleven
Jewels". ($810) $300-$600.

401.

$500

French carriage clock, 8 day, time,
strike, and repeat. The brass case is
near perfect, bright and clean. It is 7"
tall, has five perfect beveled glasses,
perfect porcelain dial and hands. It
looks almost new but there are several
service signatures and dates on the
base. It is running, striking on a coil
gong affixed to the movement plate,
and by pushing the button on top, it
repeats the last hours struck. Winding
key included. ($750) $500-$1000.

397.

$100

Swiss mini-mini
clock, pearl and
silver case. Made
like a drum and
stands on four
small feet. Pretty
much hollow
inside except for a
mini watch type
movement, and it
is running. It is
about 1¼" high.

My expensive Timex watch is photographed beside it to give you an idea
of the size. The front dial ring, all the back, and around the entire case
side, is pearl. There have been some minor repairs to the pearl; the front
dial ring was repaired. I can find no signature anywhere, but there are
numbers inside the case. The movement winds and sets like a watch, the
stem is underneath. ($375) $100-$250.

398.

$100

Mini French carriage clock, 8 day
time only. Brass case is 3¾" high, has
five perfect beveled glasses, handle
and knob, everything original.
Movement signed with a serial num-
ber only, "5000". Porcelain dial and
original French hands. Small hairline
in the dial emulating from the hand
arbor. It does not have a regular car-
riage double ended key but I did
enclose a winding key. The hands are
easy to turn. It is running, albeit a lit-
tle sluggish. I put a smidgen of oil on
the balance wheel and it then ran.
($206) $100-$200.

399.

$100

Mini French carriage clock, 8 day
time only. The case is much cleaner
and brighter than #398, also the
porcelain dial is perfect and it has
original hands. There are five beveled
glasses, all perfect. Handle, door
knob, and original winding key. The
movement is signed, "Paris", and it
has a serial number on the movement
plate and underneath on the base.
Some or all of these carriage clocks
have not been run in 20-30 years.
They may run sluggishly until loos-
ened up. They were all serviced and
made to run as they were purchased.
($265) $150-$250.

400.

$1000

Large French carriage clock, 8
day, time, sweep second hand,
strike, alarm, and repeat, ca
1885. Five beveled glasses, all
very good and there may be one
place there is a small chip or it
may be a flaw. Large porcelain
dial with two dial rings and four
hands. Time ring on top, alarm
ring on the bottom and the dial is
very nice and free of any hair-
lines. After I took the picture the
seconds hand fell off the arbor.
Sorry, you will have to have a
professional put it back on. The
dial is signed by the selling deal-
er, "L. Vrard & Co. / Shanghai".
Brass case is 8" tall, engraved
designs on every piece of brass
top to bottom. 8 day movement
is running, strikes half hours and
hours on a silver bell attached on
the back plate, alarms on a larger
bell underneath the base. Push
the knob on top to make the
movement repeat the last hour strike. Purchased at Southeby's Auction
over 25 years ago for $1650. $1000-$1500.

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407.

$200

Swiss carriage clock in
a new leather carrying
case. Identical to #406
except, the dial is
signed, "Tiffany & Co. /
8 Days / 15 Jewels,
Swiss". The back plate
is identical except for
the serial number,
"1043864". It is running
and alarming as expect-
ed. Everything else is
identical to #406, case is
3" high, carrying case is 3¾" high. ($450) $300-$500.

408.

$200

M i n i - m i n i
Sterling Silver
Swiss carriage
clock in a leather
travel case. The
clock, with handle
raised, is only 2"
high, and the
leather case is
2¾" high. The
front, sides, and
top, are covered with lavender plastic like material. It appears the laven-
der material is adhered to the silver case then covered with the plastic like
material. The hinged back door and base are silver, the back with perpen-
dicular etched designs. Four ball feet underneath the case and a loop han-
dle on top. Signed on the base is, "No.15563 / Argent 0.925 / Sterling
Silver", and a hallmark. The dial is signed, "Zenith / Swiss Made". The
silver hinged back door is signed on the inside, "No.15563 / Swiss
Made", and there is a hallmark. The Movement plate is signed, "15298".
I would assume all of these mini clocks run 8 days. It is running and there
is a key. ($822) $500-$750.

406.

$100

Swiss carriage clock in a
new leather carrying case.
The brass case is 3" high,
the leather carrying case is
3¾" high. Clock and case
are near new. Knowing the
history of this collector I
would suspect they bought
it in the 1970's, never put
in operation, and it stayed

locked up in the leather carrying case. The dial is signed, "Herz / Alarm /
8 Days / Swiss". The back plate is signed, "Swiss / 1072215". It is run-
ning and alarming properly. ($350) $100-$300.

409.

$100

Swiss "Beating Heart" desk clock.
Brass case is 3" high, pivots on two
posts. Gold color dial is signed,
"Foreign", wavy designs all over, and
original hands. Back wind and set
movement is running very strong. We
are assuming all these little clocks are
8 days. Pendulum swings in the heart
opening at the bottom. ($225) $100-
$200.

403.

$200

French carriage clock, subminiature at 4¼"
high, excellent brass case is polished and
clean, has five perfect beveled glasses and a
perfect porcelain dial and hands. The balance
is signed, "France", otherwise there is only a
serial number underneath. The 8 day move-
ment is running briskly. ($450) $200-$400.

404.

$200

Mini French carriage in a silver case
standing 3¼" high. Silver Hallmarks on
the back door. Beveled glasses front,
sides, and top. Back door is silver. All
beveled glasses, hands, and the porcelain
dial, are perfect. The 8 day movement is
running, winds and sets in the back with
knobs, not a key. The movement is signed,
"French Movement". The silver is tar-
nished, the case is original and complete.
($575) $300-$500.

405.

$300

French carriage clock in a silver case
standing 4½" high. Silver on all sides
including the top and base. One
beveled, and slightly bowed glass, is
over the porcelain dial. Dial is
signed, "Page, Rees & Page /
Plymouth". Engraved initials on the
case over the glass. Hallmarks on
one side of the case and on the inside
of the back door. There is a small
piece of metal in the shape of a
"wishbone", taped to the inside the
back door. I cannot tell where it came
from. If I had to guess I would say
the balance, but the balance is ticking
right along. The back plate of the 8
day movement is signed, "French
Movement". Permanent wind and set
knobs on the back of the movement.

Some tarnish, not nearly as much as #404. ($725) $400-$600.

410.

$200

Swiss mini-mini sterling silver carriage clock.
Small silver case is 2" high with handle raised.
All four sides and top have a blue plastic
adhered to the silver. Round ball feet and a bow
handle. Underneath the case is the only place
there is no blue. It is signed underneath,
"Sterling Silver Swiss / 28179 / Argent Dore",
and there are several hallmarks. Inside the
hinged back door, the serial number "28179" is
repeated. The movement is signed, "Swiss
Made". Bowed crystal over the gold dial. The
dial and hands are perfect and the small eight
day movement is running. ($620) $300-$500.

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415.

$100

French carriage clock. Brass case is 6¼"
high, has five beveled glasses, all perfect,
but dirty around the edges. The case is
also dirty and tarnished, has never been
cleaned. No door knob on the back, key in
the case. 8 day time only movement is
running strong, signed, "France".
Excellent one piece porcelain dial, origi-
nal hands, dial is signed, "Tilden Thurber
Co. / Providence". The clock is all origi-
nal and complete except for the door
knob. A lot of potential for this oversized
carriage. $200-$300.

416.

$100

French carriage clock, 8 day time only
movement. Brass case is 5" high, has five
beveled glasses, one corner chip. Ball feet
and finials, handle, and key inside. The
spring is apparently broken. Movement is
signed, "Made In France", and it has a
Lion trademark. Excellent one piece
porcelain dial and correct hands. ($300)
$100-$200.

417.

$500

French carriage clock, 8 day time
and strike. Clean brass case is 5¾"
high, complete and original. Five
excellent beveled glasses, winding
key, and perfect one piece porce-
lain dial and hands. Movement is
clean, running strong, and striking
half hours and hours on a silver
bell on the back of the movement.
($635) $500-$750.

411.

$100

Swiss mini-mini carriage clock. Nickel plated
case is only 1¾" high, covered on the front,
sides, and top, with a material like several pre-
vious miniature carriage clocks. Paint, cloth, or
something, on the metal, then covered with a
plastic like material. Bowed glass over the dial,
it is marked, "8 Days". Underneath the case it is
marked, "Schild Co. / Swiss / Importe De ?"
The movement is signed, "Octavia W. Co. /
Swiss", and "15 Fifteen Jewels / 3 Three
Adjustments", and "Schild Co.". The movement
is running as expected. The back door is hinged
at the base, lowers from the top, unusual. ($520)
$250-$500.

412.

$100

Swiss mini-mini carriage clock with a
"Beating Heart" pendulum. The pearl and
brass case is 2¼" high, complete with four
feet and handle on top. Four full turned brass
columns, back cover, and the base, are all
brass and have slight tarnish. Pearl on top,
front, and sides, and it is very nice. We
assume all these mini clocks have 8 day
movements, and they are all running. As the
clock ticks the pendulum swings in front of
the heart shaped opening at the base. Signed
underneath, "Fab. Suisse / L Angel / Swiss
Made / Metal Dore / Brevete / 93017".
Bowed crystal over the dial. The dial is
signed, "Schwob". ($260) $150-$250.

413.

$100

Mini Swiss desk clock with paint-
ed scene on the dial. The case is 2"
wide and 2½" tall. The clock is
enclosed in a brass jacket and rests
on a tan onyx base. Actually, these
small "clocks" are more like
"watches", both in size and opera-
tion. This little clock winds and
sets in back. The front cover pops
off like a watch. Faded paint on the
dial reveals red numerals and at
least three adults. It may be a good
thing the scene is faded for it
might be risqué. The dial is signed,

"Swiss". Beveled and bowed glass over the dial. We will call it an 8 day
movement, and it definitely is running strong. ($265) $150-$250.

414.

$200

Swiss paper weight clock with ani-
mation. Glass front and back, brass
sides and movement. The scene is
Dutch, with a windmill blade that
turns as the clock ticks. It is about
3¼" high with bow up, and about
2½" wide. The 8 day watch type
movement is running and the wind-
mill is turning. This is definitely an
old clock as it was purchased at
Christies back in the 1970's for
($432) $250-$500.

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421.

$1000

French Ormolu
and marble fig-
ure clock, ca
1834 to 1860.
Bronze figures
on each side of
the clock tower,
gilt on all the
bronze parts.
The white mar-
ble base is
excellent, al

though you may
find a rough
edge here and
there if you feel
around the
edges with cot-
ton gloves.
There are no
chips, breaks, or repairs. The clock is 14" wide, 13" high, a very attractive
clock and worth keeping if I had a place to keep it. Bowed and beveled
glass in the bronze sash. Bowed porcelain dial with blue painted numer-
als and numbers. The dial is signed, "Raingo Fres / Paris". They are ref-
erenced in the trademark books as a maker of carriage clocks. There is a
repaired chip around the right wind arbor. The repair can be improved.
The gold hands are delicate and nicely pierced. Round 8 day movement,
silk thread suspension, outside count, bell strike, and signed the same as
the dial, "Raingo Fres / Paris". A serial number on the movement, "2325",
is the same as the number on the pendulum. The fancy back cover is a
beveled glass in a bronze sash. A beautiful clock. ($2100) $1500-$2500.

422.

$1000

Bronze French Cartel Clock, ca 1900.
8 day time movement, original balance
is running, movement is signed, "P.
Grenon / France / Two. 2 Adjustments
/ 13. Thirteen / Jewels". The cast
bronze case is signed, "France". It is
22"high, 12½" wide, in excellent con-
dition, gilt is clean and bright. Bowed
and beveled glass in the machined
bronze sash, bowed porcelain dial is
signed "Made In France". Painted
numerals for hours and minutes, the
pair of French gold hands are delicate
and expertly pierced. ($2285) $1250-
$1750.

418.

$750

Large French carriage clock, 8 day,
time, strike, and repeat. The over-
sized brass case is 7" high with
handle raised. The case is clean,
has five perfect beveled glasses,
winding key, and is running and
striking on a large coil gong on the
back of the movement. Round
porcelain dial is perfect, original
hands, and a brass overlay around
the dial. The dial surround has
drawings all over that appear to be
etched, but they are probably
stamped. ($1150) $750-$1000.

419.

$750

French/Swiss carriage clock, 8 day,
time, strike, and repeat. This one is a
little different than the dozens I have
handled in the past. The serial number
on the movement is, "2458", and that
number is also inscribed on the two
ended, original winding key. The Dial
is signed, "A. Golay Leresche de Fils /
Geneve / 2 Rue De La Paix / Paris".
That name is also on both sides of the
two-ended original key. There are five
good beveled glasses. The case is dull,
has not been polished in some time.
The clock is running smartly, and strik-
ing the coil gong on half hours and
hours. ($968) $750-$1000.

420.

$1000

French 3-dial mar-
ble mantle clock, ca
1890. Round
French movement
is 8 day, running,
and striking a bell
on half hours and
hours. It is signed
with a logo, "AB"
within a star. The
brass time and cal-
endar movements
are clean and
bright. The two
piece porcelain dial
is near perfect,
great French hands
and a brass Brocot
escapement. Two
subsidiary dials are

below the time dial, they are for days of the week (in French) and the day of
the month. Covering the three dials is a large door with a beveled glass and
brass around the edges. All three dials have bronze dial rings. The marble
case is 13" high by 12¼" wide, in excellent condition, particularly in front.
On the back edge you will find some tiny rough places. On the top are two
tiny holes. Pendulum and two ended key included. ($2200) $1250-$1750.

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423.

$1000

French crystal regulator,
in an extra special
brass/bronze and onyx
case. It is 14¼" high, by
9" wide, polished and
near perfect case with
white/tan onyx panels in
front and on the sides.
One tiny corner chip on
a side panel. Attached to
the onyx panels are cast
forms, on the sides it is
flowers and vines, on
the front a vase of flow-
ers and other objects.
Two ornate full
columns, dentil-molding
castings, beaded cast-
ings, everything layered
and proportioned beauti-
fully. The brass being
polished bright it is hard
to get a good picture.
The top is brass
although the flash made
it looks white. Full size

beveled and frosted glass door on the back, two small corner chips.
Beveled glass in the front sash, black numerals painted on the onyx panel
that is covered with a brass dial overlay. It has a pair of good French
hands. The dial is signed, "Bigelow Kennard Co. Boston". Inside is a typ-
ical French round movement, 14 day, running, and striking a hanging coil
gong. It is signed, "Japy Freres". Pendulum and key included. ($3000)
$1500-$2500.

425.

$2500

Swiss gilt bronze and
marble cased Annular
Dial timepiece clock.
Movement is signed,
"Gubelin / Swiss /
Thirteen 13 Jewels".
Platform type lever escapement
movement drives both minute and
hour rings, each with cartouche
numerals, and is in excellent origi-
nal condition. It winds with a key.
You lift off the top and move the
dial rings to expose the winding
arbor. Note the time indicator is
the tongue of a serpent that is
curled around the case. The green
and white marble is decorated with
gilded bronze ornaments and
attached bronze pieces. The base
has gilded bronze feet and dentil
molding. The movement is inside
the marble bowl on which a marble
lid sits. The lid has two strings of
bronze beads all around and a
bronze ornament on top. The base
of the lid has a tiny chip that is
hardly noticeable. The clock is
only 11 ½" tall, complete, original,
and excellent except for the insignificant chip I mentioned. We see very
similar annular clocks sell at Sotheby's and Christies for three times our
minimum. ($4750) $3000-$5000.

426.

$1000

Mini French Mystery clock, ca
1880. Spelter statue is 17¼"
tall, brass/bronze swing arm is
also 17¼" tall, together they
are 21½" tall. For comparison,
we photographed the mini
along side a 33" tall mystery
clock. The statue sits on a
wood base that is covered with a thin piece of
painted metal resembling marble. A maker's
medallion is stamped on the back of the stat-
ue; I can only read "Paris". The brass/bronze
arm is signed, "Sefia / France". The hands and
all the metal numbers are original and excel-
lent. Dark green finish on both balls is good
with only very minor wear. The 8 day front
wind movement is running between 10-14
days. ($2550) $1500-$2000.

TIME CONSTRAINTS DID NOT PERMIT US TO COMPLETE THE
LISTING OF THIS LARGE GROUP OF RARE AND UNUSUAL
CLOCKS. THE REST OF THE COLLECTION WILL BE IN THE JAN-
UARY 2009 CATALOG.

424.

$1000

French crystal regu-
lator with brilliants
around the dial, dial
center, and pendu-
lum; and cloisonné
enamel accents on
the columns, bands
around the top and
base, and the pendu-
lum bob. Excellent
brass case with por-
tions gilded, namely
the columns and
bands that have the
cloisonné. The brass
case is 13½" high,
9½" wide, sits on
four large cast feet,
and overall in very
fine original condi-
tion, the only excep-
tion being the back
glass that has a small
fuzzy place on one
edge and a corner

chip, the other three beveled glasses are excellent. Painted porcelain dial
ring, loops of flowers, numerals and numbers, and ornate French hands.
Inner dial is filigreed metal with brilliants around the edge. 14 day round
French movement is running and striking a large hanging gong on hours
and half hours. It is signed, "Vincenti & Cie". Wonderful pendulum bob
with brilliants, cloisonné, and a two-ended key. ($2800) $1500-$2500.

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504.

$500

Gustav Becker two weight Vienna
Regulator, ca 1925. The 8 day, two
weight movement is signed by the maker
and the serial number 2219921 is
engraved on the back plate. The serial
number dates the movement 1925
according to the company's records. The
movement is running and striking cor-
rectly. It has a very nice signed two piece
porcelain dial, brass rings, seconds bit,
and three good hands. There are three
good original glasses, the front very
wavy. The old walnut case is tight and in
good original condition. Many years ago
someone varnished or lacquered over the
original finish, making the case darker
than most Vienna cases we see. It does
not make it unattractive or undesirable,
just different than most finishes. The
case is 50" high, complete and original as
best we can tell. It is tough to know for
sure if the finials are original with the
varnish on them. The brass bob, wood
stick, porcelain beat scale, wall levelers,
winding crank, and the pair of brass
weights, all are very nice. In my opinion,
this is a much nicer Vienna than the pre-
vious one. $600-$900.

506.

$500

Ansonia Clock Co.
clock with seated fig-
ure, "Mercury", ca
1904. All the metal
and finish on the
metal appears to be
original. If not I
would not worry one
minute about it
because it is a great
looking gunmetal
shade that goes per-
fectly with the black
enamel on the iron
base. All the attached pieces are present on the base and clock tower. The
case is 15" high and 17½" wide. Excellent two piece porcelain dial is
signed, has brass/gold hands, open escapement mechanism, and a beveled
glass in the bronze sash. The sash is polished like the bright hands. The
signed 8 day movement is clean, running, and striking a Cathedral gong
each hour and half hour. The brass back door, pendulum, and key, are cor-
rect for the clock. Ly-Ansonia #513. $600-$800.

505.

$450

"Automatic Electric Clock Co.
Chicago USA", imprinted on the
original dial, and is also on the
large paper label inside the case.
The company began business in
1905 and in 1908 the name was changed to
American Electric Clock Co. This is a gallery
size case, only 29" high, made with cherry
wood. It has a molding around the top similar
to dentil molding, otherwise a relatively plain
case with a layered appearance, and a brack-
et on the bottom. Most everything is original
including the brass bob, wood stick, beat
scale, dial, and most of a paper label. The
paper label is brittle and breaking apart. I will try to keep it together so the next
owner can glue it back, cover it, etc. The glass was replaced, same with the
minute hand, otherwise it is all original. There are dry splits in the wood on the
back and door. The brass movement is highly polished, and stamped, "Pat'd.
nov.21, 1899, Pat'd July 31, 1900 and #A1660". It runs with two D size bat-
teries. NAWCC Bulletin, December 1986, page 499. $500-$750.

501.

$400

Wagon spring, steeple on case
with 4 candle stands, an almost
identical copy of Birge & Fuller's
ca 1847 clock. The 8 day brass
movement is old and mounted to

a slide in mounting board. The movement
is running and striking a coil gong on the
hours. I can only assume that the wagon
spring is an identical copy of the Ives patent
wagon spring used by Birge & Fuller in
their double steeple and candle stand cases.
The well made case is 26" high, all front
edges and some side edges are veneered. I
cannot be sure what wood was used. The
veneer may be rosewood, I am not sure of
the solid wood pieces. The grain of the
wood does not match any of the 30 wood
samples I have. I will say it is a very attrac-
tive case. It has a painted dial, old pendu-
lum bob, and two modern glasses. With
more attractive glasses the clock would be
a knockout. Ly-American, Volume 3,
pages 214-216. $500-$750.

502.

$250

Ansonia Clock Co. enameled iron
case mantle clock, "Pompeii", ca
1904. This clock is not like the one
pictured in Ly-Ansonia #968. It is
very close in most respects, but note
the feet on the ends are not nearly the
same and there is no attached orna-
ment in front, nor are there holes, or
filled holes, where anything was
attached. The brass trim around the

top and base is also different. This case has been completely restored, every-
thing cleaned and polished, and the gold in etched designs was strengthened.
This case has a bowed glass in the brass sash covering the brass dial. Original
hands, pendulum bob, key, and metal back cover. The 8 day movement is
clean, signed, running, and striking half hours on a gong. The enameled case
is 16" wide, 11" high, and in near perfect condition. Ly-Ansonia #968. This
poplar model booked for $800 in 2004. $350-$550.

503.

$400

German Vienna regulator in the
"Altdeutsch" style of the 1870-1895 era.
This style had elaborate tops, fancy
finials, Corinthian columns, and intricate
trim and ornamentation. The top is correct
for the case, good finials all over, back-
board with large diamond inlays, correct
tail, and all applied wood ornaments.
Overall, the case is in nice condition but
as usual with this style Vienna clocks you
may find some age separations of the thin
wood veneers, particularly above and
below the glass. All three glasses are
good, nice brass bob, the wood stick was
replaced but was aged correctly.
Unsigned 8 day, two weight, time and
strike movement, is running and striking
correctly. Nice two piece dial with sec-
onds bit, old hands, brass rings, beat
scale, and wall levelers. The weights are
not dent free nor is the color of the brass
bright. That is the only real negative thing
about this clock. The rear movement
mount is signed "Made In Germany". The
walnut veneered case is large at 50" high,
and is also very attractive with an abun-

dance of ornamentation and various wood decorations. $500-$750.

511.

$475

Seth Thomas Clock Co. "Parlor Calendar
No.3", ca 1863. The complete paper label
on the inside of the door indicates this
clock was sold and put in operation,
"January 1, 1877". The label is identical
to the labels on the doors of the early
Fashion clocks. Note also the similarity
of this clock to the No.1 Fashion clocks
that were being marketed by the Southern
Calendar Clock Co. in the mid 1870's. As
is the case with most of these early wal-
nut veneered cases, it has some veneer
chips. The original paper dials are discol-
ored and worn. The zinc pans with paper
dials are original, the calendar rolls are
dark, and we would assume, are original.
The glasses are old as are the hands and
all hardware, the brass bell, and both
movements also are original. Signed 8
day movement is running, striking a bell
on the hours, and it still has the original Geneva stops. The key and brass
bob are later replacements. The old case is completely original and stands
27" high. Ly-Calendar, page 259. $600-$900.

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512.

$300

Seth Thomas Clock Co. early weight mantle
clock, "Column Shell Large", ca 1874. This
large clock is also called a triple decker by
some, because it has three glasses. This 32"
high case is covered with mahogany veneer,
everywhere but on the shell half columns.
Bases and capitals are gold, mostly the gold
is original but there may be some new gold
on the right capital. All three glasses are old,
bottom may only be rebacked but I suspect it
is a replacement glass. The middle glass
makes the clock. It sure looks original but
definitely rebacked. The mahogany veneer is
very nice except for a few chips, the bottom
board has several, bottom door has one cor-
ner chip, tiny chips where the door knobs
scrape. Large paper label inside on the back-
board, 90% or more intact, most if not all of
the other 10% I saved for you to glue back. Brass 8 day movement is pow-
ered by two large iron weights, strikes on a coil gong, pendulum, weights,
and key inside. Excellent metal dial has been repainted, correct hands, and
both door knobs are intact. There are wood strips in the case that should be
tacked back around the three glasses. Ly-Seth Thomas, page 512. These big
clocks will sell near $1000 if near perfect. $500-$750.

507.

$450

German calendar clock, in a wall
hanging, oval case. The slick, black
ebony paint, is original and in very
good condition. The one piece
porcelain dial is wonderful, and
note the unusual original hands.
Gold band around the inside of the
oval front, background around the
calendar rolls is also painted black.
A label on the inside of the back-
board gives instructions for the
clocks operation in four languages.
There are many names on the label,
some partial, some complete, none
that I can readily identify. The solid
plate brass movement is unsigned,
at least on the back plate. It is time
only and runs for 30 days. All the

rolls for the calendar are in German and in very good condition. The cal-
endar movement winds and/or can be adjusted by turning arbors on the
side of the case. An old pendulum bob and key are enclosed. $500-$750.

508.

$425

Seth Thomas Clock Co. hanging
"Eclipse", ca 1890-1900. We get
more of these shelf and wall clocks
than almost any other ST clock, yet
they do not officially have a name.
Clock people call them "Eclipse"
or "Balltop" clocks, and those
names have stuck. They are very
different from any other shelf or
wall clock that ST made. I suspect
they were made for some company
to give as awards or gifts. On the
inside bottom of each door there is
always a label, this one says, "No.
J. 2652". This clock appears to be
all original including the crusty fin-
ish, good 26½" walnut case, origi-
nal painted dial with some flaking,
very nice original glass, correct
"Eclipse" pendulum bob, and a
good ST label inside. The 8 day
movement with an alarm, is run-
ning and striking a coil gong on the

hours, and alarming on a brass bell. One glue block on the bottom has been
replaced and two glue blocks have been added behind the top. Ly-Seth
Thomas, page 331. $500-$750.

509.

$500

Litchfield Mfg. Co., Litchfield,
Conn. shelf clock, ca 1850-
1854. Papier-mache case with
mother-of-pearl inlay and gold
painted decorations all over.
Two pieces of pearl missing at
the top. Original finish on the
wood case, black paint is
crazed but the gold, red, and
green paint has held remark-
ably well. Original paint on the
old dial, bezel with old glass,
not sure if both hands are orig-
inal, but they may be. The case
is 10¾" high, complete and all
original with alligatoring.
Unsigned 8 day movement is

time and strike, runs and strikes correctly, and was recently cleaned and
serviced. Movements were made for Litchfield by Matthews, Jewell & Co.
of Bristol. This movement has the unusual Scully or Botsford escapement.
$500-$750.

510.

$500

"Gilbert Manf'g Co., / Winsted,
Conn." hanging "Octagon Drop
Calendar", ca 1861-1866. Gilbert
made this clock using the complex
calendar dial, patented by Galusha
Maranville. The movement was for
a dial which had moving discs that
had to be adjusted manually once
per month with a winding key. This
mahogany veneered slant bottom
case is 24" high, it has excellent
carved side ornaments, original
glasses, a very nice complete label,
and a repainted dial. The wood has
been cleaned and polished reveal-
ing the wonderful mahogany wood
grain. It has three good hands, old
brass bob and key inside. Behind
the octagon board, support pieces
have been added on each side to give more stability to the case. The brass
movement is 8 day, running and striking a coil gong. Ly-Gilbert, pages
81-82. $750-$1000.

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513.

$550

Ithaca Calendar Clock Co. "No.10
Farmers", ca 1880. Walnut case is 25"
high, a good straight clock with only
one tiny fault that I see, a tip on top
broken and repaired. I believe they
came from the factory broken. Every
one I see with a leaf on top, is broken.
Old glasses, good original dials, old
calendar roller papers, correct hands,
and pendulum with metal extension.
Movement is 8 day, running, and
striking correctly. It is signed by
Welch, for Ithaca. Ly-Calendar #346.
$600-$800.

515.

$575

Ithaca Calendar Clock Co. "No.11
Octagon", ca 1880. Excellent wal-
nut case, clean and polished, stand-
ing 21" high. The cardboard dial is
original and looks great all over but
there is a water spot at the 4, slight-
ly soiled, and minor damage around
all the screws, but not visible when
the door is closed. The three hands
and calendar roller papers are origi-
nal. The glass and pendulum bob
are old. The movement is 8 day,
signed, running, striking, and calen-
dar changing correctly. The move-
ment is signed by Welch for the
Ithaca Calendar Clock Co. Ly-
Calendar #349. $600-$800.

516.

$400

Ithaca Calendar Clock Co. "No. 10
Farmers", ca 1874. Nice clean walnut
case, 21" high, retains the original fin-
ish. The backboard was replaced with
a piece of old wood from a dresser
drawer bottom. Your friends will all be
jealous. Glasses are old, original dial
pans with replaced paper dials,
replaced paper on the calendar rollers,
old hands and pendulum bob. This
clock has something a little different,
an alarm system. Note the alarm set
ring on the top movement, but the
alarm movement and bell are in the
base, and winds below the calendar
dial. The 8 day movement is running,
striking, and the calendar is changing
properly. Movement is signed by E. N.
Welch for the Ithaca Calendar Clock
Co. Ly-Calendar #347. $500-$750.

514.

$475

Ithaca Calendar Clock Co. "No.10
Farmers", ca 1874. Note this No.10 was
made a few year before the No.10's with
the fancy tops. It also is walnut, 21"
high, very plain, and I suppose was
made for us poor sod busters, for it was
the cheapest looking clock Ithaca made.
The finish is original, so are the two
dials and the calendar papers. The upper
glass was replaced, lower is original.
Hands and pendulum are proper. The 8
day movement is running and striking
correctly, and signed Welch for Ithaca.
The only knock I can give the clock is
the light spot on the lower dial. I cannot
tell if Mr. Fixit tried to cover up a boo-
boo or what. The lower dial is signed by
my ancestor, "H.B.Horton", the inven-
tor of the calendar movement. Ly-
Calendar #347. $500-$750.

517.

$300

Seth Thomas Clock Co. a City
Series shelf clock, "Concord", ca
1886. It was actually completed at
the factory Sept. 1885, and so
stamped on the case. The 22½"
high walnut case has been polished
and cleaned all over, now superb.
The case has little buttons, knobs,
carvings, and grooved designs,
covering the case. There are no
missing or replaced wood pieces
that we can detect. The glass and
dial paper are replacements. Nickel
gong base, nickel damascened pen-
dulum and pendulum hanger, and
nickel dial rings, all polished and
glossy. The ST hands and key may
not have been with the original
clock. Movement is 8 day, signed,
running, striking a Cathedral gong
on the hours, and has an alarm that
strikes a bell behind the gong base.
Inside on the base is a complete black label. This clock is as clean and
pleasing to the eye as you will find. Ly-Seth Thomas #530. $450-$650.

518.

$300

Smith & Goodrich 30 hour steeple clock
with an iron frame to hold the springs
and fusees. The frame is a separate unit
from the brass movement and mounted
immediately below it. Clocks with this
arrangement were made by 15 different
Connecticut clockmakers in the 1840-
1850 period. Mahogany veneered case is
20" high, polished nicely, repairs on the
peak and the rounded sides, one cone tip
broken, but otherwise, a good looking
case. Glasses are old, hardly any paint
loss on the tablet, dial pan is original,
was repainted, complete inside label but
very dark and wrinkled. New hands, old
brass bob and key. NAWCC Bulletin
Supplement No.9, pages 25 & 32, and
other sections have pertinent informa-
tion. $400-$600.

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524.

$400

"Chauncey Jerome / New Haven, Conn.",
signed on the dial and label in this long
pendulum fusee clock, ca 1850. Jerome
hung a long pendulum from the peak of
the case instead of changing the escape
wheel to allow for a short pendulum. The
brass movement is 30 hour, spring driven
with fusee and coil spring strike. Wood
fusee cone with spring on the back of the
fusee. Good paper label inside the case.
Walnut veneer case is 19½" high, a cor-
ner chip on the base, nice cone finials and
good veneer overall. Original door glass-
es, paint weak on the tablet. Original dial
pan, too nice not to be a repaint. Old
hands, door latch, pendulum bob, and
key. This exact clock is pictured in
Diston & Bishop, page 157; and
NAWCC Bulletin Supplement #9, page
60. $500-$750.

523.

$500

"Welch, Spring & Co. Forestville,
Conn. U.S.A.", ca1872. An early
calendar clock, "Italian, No.1", in
an 18½" rosewood veneer case,
with gilt columns. The gilt is origi-
nal and still very nice, although not
perfect. There are a few veneer
repairs, small dents and chips on the
rosewood veneer, particularly
around the base. Between the two
round wood bezels are two large
leaf carvings, both very nice. The
two round glasses and both dials are
original. The calendar dial has
always been behind glass, therefore
protected from everything, whereas,
the top dial is exposed to hands and
the elements, therefore is somewhat
soiled. All five hands are original,
and inside the case is a complete
black and gold label. On the back of the calendar movement is an original
black label. The calendar label gives credit to the inventor, B.B.Lewis, and
the clock maker, Welch, Spring & Co. The movement is 8 day, running,
striking a coil gong each hour, and signaling the lower calendar movement
to change, on cue. A nice early calendar clock that comes with an old brass
bob and an original signed, Welch key. Ly-Calendar, page 346. $600-$800.

519.

$300

Seth Thomas Clock Co. mantle
clock, "Eclipse", ca 1900 or there-
about. A poplar clock that does not
really have a name. Collectors
named it "Eclipse" and "Balltop"
for obvious reasons. The pendulum
bob has the name "Eclipse"
embossed on it. Walnut case is
24½" high, clean and polished.
Paper dial is probably a replace-
ment, paint splattered to look old,
the glass may also be a replace-
ment. It looks proper but I believe it
came from another makers clock.
Movement is 8 day, running, strik-
ing a Cathedral gong on hours and
half hours, and alarming on a brass
bell. Brass beat scale, push latch
release on the side, and overall in
good condition. Ly-Seth Thomas,
page 724. $400-$500.

520.

$500

"-------- Manufacturing Co. / --
--- Bristol, Conn.", copied from
the label inside the case. About
40% of the label remains, the
names "Forestville" and "J. C.
Brown" are missing. 20"
mahogany, ripple front case, is
excellent. Door edges are slightly
beveled, tablet may be a replace-
ment, both cone finial tips broken,
good veneer all over. It has a very
nice painted dial, not signed, cor-
rect hands, old brass bob and key.
Eight day movement is signed,
running, and striking a coil gong.
The movement is signed,
"Forestville M.F.G. Co. / Bristol,
CT. / U. S. A.". $650-$700.

521.

$300

"Terry & Andrews / Bristol, Conn.", full
size steeple clock with brass springs, ca
1842-1850. Horizontal rosewood
veneered case is 20" high, very good
veneer all around, the normal edge nick
or dent, both cone finial tips are broken.
Two old glasses that we assume to be
original. Original dial and hands, dial
fading and weak, and chipped around
the arbors. Most of the paper label is on
the inside backboard, but it is very dirty.
Lyre 8 day movement is signed, run-
ning, and striking a coil gong. Old bob
and key included. The lyre movement is
signed, "Terry & Andrews / Bristol, Ct.
/ U.S.A.". The first thing you notice
when you lift this clock is its weight.
Original brass springs are about 1"
thick, and add considerable weight to
the clock. The door has a complete and
working lock, but no key. $300-$500.

522.

$400

E. N. Welch mantle clock,
"Parepa, V.P." ca 1885.
Excellent rosewood case is 22"
tall, has the original finials and
all other wood parts are origi-
nal. Full turned columns on the
sides, applied half turned deco-
rations each side of the door,
and of course the three original
finials. The case inside is cov-
ered with flocked cloth. Correct
nickel bell and nickel dial rings.
Original Welch pendulum bob
and a signed "Welch" key. The
two piece dial is original but is
soiled and scuffed, no paper
loss but it looks worn.
Movement is 8 day, signed, run-
ning, and striking the nickel bell
on hours and half hours. Old
hands are like many seen on
Welch clocks. Ly-Welch, page 173. $500-$750.

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528.

$300

"Atkins Clock Company /
Bristol, Conn.", 1863. The book
published by Philip C. Gregory
and Robert M. King, "The
Clocks of Irenus Atkins", pages
82-84, states in part, "The
London shelf model is the most
successful clock manufactured
by the Atkins Clock Company
and certainly the most recog-
nizable to modern day collec-
tors". The rosewood veneered
case is 17" high, in excellent
condition, has not been exces-
sively cleaned or polished, has
plain columns, and fine original
glasses. The only change from
original is a painted dial. The
paper label is primarily in place, perhaps 15%-25% paper loss. The move-
ment is 8 day, strikes an iron bell on the hours, and alarms on the same
bell. The hands are the correct type, brass bob, key, and original door-
knobs. $400-$600.

529.

$375

Barometer-Thermometer housed in
an elaborately carved Black Forest
case, ca 1800's. Carvings on the top
are a pair of birds, a torch, and leaves
or other mountain objects. On the
sides are carvings of leaves and other
objects. Ripple beading around the
barometer and thermometer. The
case is 30" high and 17½" wide.
Silver thermometer plate with
inscribed Centigrade and Reaumur
marks. Aneroide Barometre has
French/Swiss marks. Both are in
working condition. Thermometer sil-
ver plate needs to be cleaned. The
delicate carvings are in very good
condition, only a small nick or two
on the end of a leaf or bird wing.
$500-$750.

530.

$300

Seth Thomas Clock Co. walnut par-
lor clock, one of their City Series
clocks, "Concord", ca 1886, and so
stamped on the back of the case.
There are no repairs or alterations,
just a nice original walnut case that
retains all the little buttons, carved
acorns, dentil moldings, applied
wood decorations, and other
grooved and finely carved pieces.
Great original glass and nickel
damascened bob, as well as a nick-
el pendulum hanger, dial ring, and
gong base. The ST hands are prob-
ably replacements and the dial has
been repainted. A previous owner
thoroughly cleaned the wood of all
smoke, now revealing a nice walnut
grain. Eight day movement is run-
ning and striking the Cathedral
gong each hour. This model is cer-
tainly not one of their rare ones, but
it is one of their larger and more attractive City Series clocks. Ly-Seth
Thomas #530. $400-$600.

525.

$300

"Forestville Manufacturing
Company / J. C. Brown, Bristol,
Conn.", copied from the label of
this shelf clock, ca 1855. The
movement is signed similarly, but
with Brown's name first. The
original painted dial also is signed
similarly to the label and move-
ment. The large 8 day movement
is held in place with mounting
blocks, it is running and striking a
coil gong each hour. Excellent
paper label inside, old brass bob
and a key. Both glasses are origi-
nal, and both with slight paint
loss. Rosewood veneered case is
15" high, a few chips on the bot-
tom edge and tiny ones on other

edges. Case edges and door frame are beveled, and there is a porcelain
door knob that was a Brown trademark. Gold designs painted around the
case front and the base, faded but noticeable. This model case and this
movement are pictured and discussed in the book, "Jonathan Clark Brown
and the Forestville Manufacturing Company", written by Kenneth
Roberts and Snowden Taylor. See pages, 45, 62, and 66. $400-$750.

526.

$500

"CLOCK, / Manufactured By /
Chauncey Jerome / New York, N.Y.",
copied from the complete label inside
this steeple clock, ca 1850. Mahogany
veneered case is 20" tall, all original,
good veneer all around, but there is
always an edge nick or a dent some-
where. Cone finials, both with tiny tip
breaks. Original painted dial, old
hands, brass bob and old key. Both
glasses are old and we believe to be
original. 8 day brass movement with
double fusee brass and wood cones,
springs behind the cones, iron fusee
frame attached to the case back and the
movement rests on the fusee's iron
frame. The movement is not signed, it
is in running condition and strikes a
coil gong on the hours. $500-$750.

527.

$500

"Elisha Manross; / Bristol,
Conn.", miniature ogee shelf
clock, ca 1843-1848. Superb
flame mahogany ogee case is
17¼" high, no visible chips or
repairs, but there are surely some
flaws somewhere. Original glass-
es, original dial pan was repainted
by The Dial House, old hands, old
brass bob and key, and a perfect
paper label inside. One day brass
movement has original brass
springs, it is not signed, and it is
running and striking a coil gong.
This is an outstanding early case
and movement. $600-$750.

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534.

$300

Seth Thomas Clock Co. early eight day
weight clock, cleaned and polished to a
near original condition, ca 1874. This
type clock went by many names and was
made for nearly half a century. The main
differences in the many different models
was the kind of wood used, finish on the
columns, and the glasses. This clock is
unusual because it has an alarm feature,
also unusual because it is near perfect,
including the label, painted glasses, fab-
ulous columns, and the rosewood case.
About the only demerit I would bestow
on it is because of a new paper dial on
the old pan. The rosewood veneered
case is as nice as we have seen. It stands
32" high, and if any veneer repairs or
any paint touchup was made, we cannot
see them. Included is a pair of period
iron weights, brass bob, and wind crank.
The signed brass eight day movement is in fine running condition, has new
weight cords, and strikes hours on a coil gong. The brass alarm movement is
beside the coil gong and sounds the alarm on a small iron bell. I will not claim
this clock to be the most original I have seen but it is the cleanest and nicest
I have seen. If you want just one of this type clock, you should give this one
a hard look. Ly-Seth Thomas, pages 512-513. The nice ones book for $1000
and we have seen them sell much higher. $500-$750.

535.

$500

Charles (Kirke) Kirk,
New Haven, Conn. ca
1847, marine type
double escapement, spring driven
movement, with hour strike, and
mounted on an iron back plate. A
single mainspring powers both the
time and strike trains. If you
require more information on the
movement read the NAWCC
Bulletin articles, December 1992,
page 763; and August 1993, page
464, that discusses the movement
in doctorial thesis language. The
fine 8 day movement is in a rose-
wood veneered case, 12" high, in
beautiful untouched original condi-
tion, and only one edge bump keeping it from being perfect. Glass is a
replacement, dial is original with black numerals and rings covered with
shellac, or similar, I suppose to hold the black paint. A push button latch
on the side releases the brass sash that is holding a flat glass. $500-$1000.

536.

$300

Seth Thomas Clock Co. eight day steeple
clock with the Winward's alarm. It is
clearly an original ST made clock with
their movement, label, and gong. An
overpasted label reads in part,
"Winward's / New Eight-Day Railway
Alarm Clock". The alarm on-off mecha-
nism can be seen on the top of the case.
This case is all original and in very nice
condition with a couple of small deficien-
cies, i.e. a few small paint chips on the
original dial, and the tip missing on the
left finial. Otherwise, the glasses, bell and
gong, pendulum bob, and movements, are
all original. This identical clock is the
subject of an article in the NAWCC
Bulletin, February 2000, page 85. $300-
$500.

531.

$300

E. Ingraham Clock Co. Bristol,
Conn. mantle clock, "Grecian
Mosiac", ca 1869. Walnut case
has some rosewood trim and
mosaic inlays around three sides
of the base. Case is 14½" high,
some models are shown to be 15"
high and some 14½". Most of the
label is intact, perhaps 10% paper
loss. Glass has original putty all
around. The original dial looks
strange, the dial is covered with
paint but you can see where sev-
eral chips are covered.
Apparently, the dial was repaint-
ed over the chipped places, and
numerals repainted professionally
and not done by an apprentice

painter. The hands are not a match, old brass bob and key in the case. Ly-
Ingraham, #804, pages 258-259. $350-$550.

532.

$300

French marble cased
clock, designed like
the tambour cases.
Black marble with
green and white
splashes and veins,
and black, green,
and white marble
inlay around two
layers of the case.
You cannot see
chips unless you

give it the hand feel treatment all around. After my inspection I would call
the case nearly perfect except on the base, front edges, where you will
find some chips. Hey, if it were perfect it would bring lots of money. The
case is 22" wide and 13" high. Brass bezel, beveled glass, gold hands,
recessed numerals gold filled, and black marble dial with white veins in
the center. The dial is signed, "Achille Brocot. Hinged brass sash with a
cracked beveled glass over the back opening. French round 8 day move-
ment, half hour bell strike, running, signed with a trademark, "A.B." with-
in a star, and a serial number, "3272". Pendulum bob is a modern day
replacement, key is in the case. $400-$600.

533.

$475

Scissors Pendulum clock, one of
our very favorite novelty clocks,
and one we keep in our office all
the time. It is a copy of an original
Scissors clock made in 1820, by
John Wilding / England. That clock
is currently in the Henry Ford
Museum. For an explanation of the
clocks operation read, "Skelton
Clocks", by F. B. Royer-Collard,
pages 88-90. The single fusee
movement is attached to a wood
base by four brass feet. It is covered
with a glass dome that you could
not replace for $1000. With the
dome in place it is 26" high. The
porcelain dial is signed, "John
Wilding", hands are shaped like
scissors, the base of the movement
and the large winding key are also
shaped like scissors. The entire

case is gold plated and very attractive. You can hardly keep it from run-
ning and I honestly believe it would run upside down. $500-$750.

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540.

$300

French black marble with
brass trim, ca 1885. A
giant of a clock that
should be moved by
someone very strong and
with modest intelligence.
If they had brains, they
would not attempt to
move it. The case is 19½"
wide and 15½" high.
There are brass bal-
conies, full columns, stat-
ues, and friezes around
the top and base. There
are small tics and nicks
around some edges, no breaks, cracks, repairs, etc. The only thing I would
call damage or repairs is some damage to the porcelain dial at 6 o'clock,
where repairs have been attempted. The dial is two piece, sunken inner
dial with a Brocot escapement, and the hands are typical French. Beveled
glass over the dial, no glass in the back bezel. Movement is 8 day, round
French type with bell strike, and running. Pendulum and key inside the
case. This is a fine French clock with an abundance of case detail. I have
sold clocks similar to this one for $1000 to $2000. $500-$1000.

P.S. Many days later. I noticed one small piece of "marble" does not

have the same shine as everything else. Apparently, it is wood, but identi-
cal to its marble mate on the other side of the case.

541.

$300

French clock with large marble
base and a larger metal statue. It
is 20" wide and 21½" high. I do
not see a name on the statue but I
believe this feller is an artist. He
is wearing one of those cute little
hats and pointy-toed shoes, and
has his portfolio in his hand. On
the marble base is his palette and
a box of brushes and paints. The
metal pieces, including the stat-
ue, have a good finish, but I can-
not say it is original. The heavy
marble base has a small chip on
the back edge, otherwise very
nice. Two piece porcelain dial,
original French hands, and a Brocot escapement, all near perfect. The 8
day bell striking movement is signed by one of the Japy companies.
Pendulum and key are inside. There is no back glass in the hinged sash.
This is an unusually large statue clock worthy of serious consideration.
$500-$1000.

542.

$450

Self Winding Clock Co.
gallery "No.29", ca 1898.
Excellent carved oak case is 21
½" square and retains the stun-
ning original finish. Unlike
some things, it has aged won-
derfully, and shows no evi-
dence of having attained the
age of 110. It has a near per-
fect 14" white enamel painted
dial, signed, "Self Winding
Clock Co. / New York", and
has the original hands. The
movement has dead beat
escapement, 120 beat vibrator
"F" movement, and the correct 2 lb. brass covered pendulum bob with
wood stick. It is running with no problems and keeping excellent time.
Ly-American Clocks, Volume 2, page 267. $500-$750.

537.

$500

Lenzkirsch three
piece set, clock
and pair of can-
delabra's, all
brass, head to
toe. Where do I
begin to
describe this
outfit? Notice
that all three
pieces have
many identical
parts, i.e. the
pair of mythical

sea serpents on the bases, the smiley faced mythical god in the center,
designs on the bases, strings of beads, dangling things all over, and the
most unusual thing of all, the back sides of all three pieces is identical to
the front side. There is no back door over the round brass movement, out-
side count and bell strike as in the French style. It has a spectacular
engraved dial, faces, flowers, and what I think to be trademark signs.
Beveled glass in the brass sash. Pendulum and key inside the 19½" high
clock. Candelabras are 13" high. By the pound this set would be expen-
sive. $750-$1000.

538. $450
F r e n c h
three piece
clock set
from the
Art Deco
era, ca
1 9 2 0 ' s .
Metal stat-
ues and

urns on tan and brown marble blocks, black marble trim. All pieces have
cast metal bun feet and cast metal statues or urns. The lady is pleading
with the goat for reasons unknown. I will say, she has a smile on her face.
The clock piece is 19½" wide, 12½" high; the side pieces are 8" high.
Bowed glass over the gold colored dial, perforated brass back door, cloth
covered. The French movement is 8 day, outside count wheel, strikes a
nickel bell on half hours and hours. No case problems, pendulum and key
in the clock. $500-$750.

539.

$375

"Extra / Clocks /
Manufactured and Sold /
Wholesale and Retail, By /
Daniel Pratt, Jr. / Reading,
Mass. / 1839", copied
from the near perfect label

in this two door column and cornice
case. The mahogany veneered case is
32" high, veneer is near perfect, half
columns on the upper section, full
columns on the lower. The dial is
excellent, hands are period as are the
pendulum bob and pair of iron
weights. There are two door locks
with brass escutcheons, but no key.
The old upper glass is held in place
with the original putty, and the mirror
is old and very likely original, I can-
not be positive. The 30-hour wood
movement is assumed original to the

case and is in operating condition. Considering the fact the clock is 170
years old, it is in excellent condition. $500-$750.

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546.

$300

Atkins Clock Company, Bristol,
Conn. This is one of their Rare
models, "#2 Cottage XX", ca
1860. It is packaged in a 14"
rosewood case with concave trim
and a flat top. Gold glasses
backed with black paint. The cat-
alogs call the glasses, "gold foil
surround". I cannot see foil but I
take their word. The movement is
one day, time and strike. A com-
plete paper label inside, original
zinc painted dial with some paint
loss around the edges, out of
sight with the door closed. Case
has the original dark smoke cov-
ered finish, has not been cleaned
or polished. Old bob and a key
inside. The only repair I see is the
door knob, broken and glued.
This model is rarely found for sale. "The Clocks of Irenus Atkins", by
Gregory & King, pages 84-85. $300-$500.

547.

$300

Atkins Clock Company, Bristol,
Conn., shelf model, "London",
the company's most successful
clock, ca 1863. The case is 17"
high, rosewood veneered, plain
columns, all wood with the origi-
nal finish, and has not been
cleaned or polished, meaning it
has some smoke accumulation.
Both glasses are old, top identical
to glasses pictured in the catalogs,
and the lower glass is similar to
glasses pictured in the catalogs, so
it is possibly original. Both wood
door knobs are missing. You open
with the small brass catch that was
once inside the knobs. Good paper
dial inside, old coil spring, brass
bob, and a key. The original zinc painted dial has yellowed slightly, but
not chipped. 8 day movement strikes a coil gong. "The Clocks of Irenus
Atkins", by Gregory and King, pages 82-83. $350-$500.

548.

$325

F. Kroeber, Cortland Street, New
York, shelf clock, "Delaware", ca
1879. Ebony wood case is 16" high,
complete and original, including the
wonderful gold painted glass,
signed beat scale, signed wind key,
correct pendulum, nickel bell,
almost all of the paper label on the
back, and the original dial and
hands. Movement is 8 day, running,
and striking the nickel bell on the
hours. The case front has incised
designs on the top, base, and sides,
all filled with bright gold, now the
gold is still mostly in the grooves
but dirty. Ly-Kroeber, page 287.
#350-$500.

543.

$300

French black marble with green and
white marble inserts over the front.
The feet are winged paw feet, in front,
plain in back, cast ornaments on the
ends, incised designs over the front are
gold filled, and there is a large metal
statue on top. The clock case is 16"
wide, 12½" high, and the statue is 15"
high, total height is 27½". The statue is
signed, "N. Szcze Hevski". I think that
is someone I went to school with.
Beveled glass and sash over the very
nice one piece porcelain dial and orig-
inal French hands. The dial is signed
but I cannot make it out. The brass
back door is hinged, and it has perfo-
rated designs. 8 day French movement
is round, not signed, strikes a nickel
bell. Pendulum and key inside.
Amazing, I cannot find any edge chips.
I hesitate to say it is perfect, so will not
say it. $400-$750.

544.

$300

Ansonia Clock Co.
enameled iron man-
tle clock, "Nubia",
ca 1894. The black
enamel is dull and
worn, all the
attached cast metal
pieces including the
frieze, lions paw
feet, and lions head
on the ends, are all
dull and dirty. There
are gold filled
incised designs on

the front, and they are also dirty. It is hard telling what the case would
look like if it only had a bath. Excellent two piece porcelain dial, original
hands, open escape mechanism, beveled glass and brass sash. The dial is
signed, "Ansonia Clock Co. / Patented". The 8 day brass movement is
signed, design like engravings are stamped on the plate, strikes a standing
gong, correct pendulum and a key inside, and it has the original back
metal cover. Ly-Ansonia #1097. $400-$600.

545.

$600

Seth Thomas Clock Co. hanging,
"World", ca 1891. Factory stamp on the
back with the date, "1981L", which
denotes November 1891 as the date of
manufacture. Inside is about half of a
black Seth Thomas label, and two other
pieces of paper we call "provenance".
Glued to the case inside is a typed note,
"May the future of this clock hold hands
with the happiness it has brought in the
past. / Janice Marino Age 24 / Jack
Marino Age 28 / This clock was made
about 1890 / we fell in love with it and /
bought it in February 1962." The case is
oak, 32" long, cleaned and polished for it
is evident from looking at the back there
must have been paint splatters and a lot of
coal smoke on this beautifully grained
oak. The brass bob, stick, glasses, hands,
dial, two latches, and the 15 day (possibly
30 day) movement are all original and in

very nice condition. Ly-Seth Thomas, page 323. $700-$900.

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552.

$275

French three piece set,
clock and candelabras,
ca 1890. Green onyx
bases, metal matching
feet, metal statues, and
metal ornaments on the
clock. The clock is 18"
tall and the candelabras
are 14½" tall. Note the
wreath missing from the
left statue, and the onyx
base is cracked, but no
big deal as onyx has a
tendency to separate and
crack at the fault lines. You will find some tiny edge nicks on the onyx.
Beveled glass over the one piece porcelain dial. One hairline at the seven,
otherwise very nice and hands are original. French round movement with
outside count wheel, 8 day runner, striking a brass bell on the hours and
half hours. The movement is not signed, nor is the dial, pendulum and key
with the clock. $300-$500.

553.

$300

French three piece
mantle set, clock
with statue, and two
candelabras, ca
1890. The three
pieces have been
repainted gold some-
time in the past; they
do not look bad as
the gold paint was
one of the better
shades. Some of the
gold paints are pretty
gaudy in my opin-
ion. The clock is
19½" tall, the candelabras are 19" tall. The marble on all three pieces is
near perfect, perhaps a tiny edge nick here and there. Beveled glass and
machined sash over the one piece painted porcelain dial. Painted numer-
als, flowers, and a bird. Hands are original. Sash and glass over the move-
ment opening in back, glass cracked. Round 8 day French movement,
strikes a brass bell hours and half hours, signed, "Vincenti & Cie". Statue
is not held to the statue, with a bolt, it is loose. Pendulum and key in the
case. $400-$600.

554.

$600

French clock with large standing
statue. The base is almost identical to
Ansonia's base called "Olympia",
(Ly-Ansonia #1512) and the statue is
a French statue that is original to this
base. French round 8 day movement,
outside count, and bell strike. It is
signed, "F.C." The entire clock and
statue has been repainted, it is com-
plete, original, and it sits on four
large feet. The glass and porcelain
dial are bowed, it has an excellent
dial, hands and numerals have a deco
appearance. Perforated metal back
door, pendulum and key included.
This is a nice clock and I am afraid
most people would think it is
Ansonia. $600-$750.

549.

$375

Wall clock, American made for the
English market, ca 1885. The clock was
probably made by New Haven or E. N.
Welch. It is the "Rolling Pin" style case
with three rolling pins on the bottom, top
section with the movement and dial, are
held to the case body by pegs, in the
English style. Walnut case has inlays
around the top, the door, and between the
rolling pins, and there are carved "ears"
on each side of the door. The 34" high
case is very attractive, clean, and com-
plete. Brass bezel and glass over the
painted dial. The dial is in good condition
with a couple of very small scratches.
The hands and pendulum bob are possi-
bly original. Movement is unsigned, run-
ning 8 days, and bell strike. $400-$600.

550.

$475

Wm. L. Gilbert Clock Co. mantle,
"Occidental", ca 1891. Walnut
case in original untouched condi-
tion and only lightly polished
leaving dark places in the corners
and grooves. Silver statues,
finials, and other metal ornaments
are original. Signed paper dial is a
replacement, on the old pan,
hands are correct. The mirrors on
the sides are perfect which leads
me to think they may be replace-
ments. Great door glass, featuring
two birds in the lily pond. Old
pendulum with needle for adjust-
ing slow-fast, leaves attached to
the lyre pendulum rod. Most of a
paper label on the back, now cov-
ered with plastic, and a key
inside. Movement is 8 day, strik-
ing a Cathedral gong. We believe

the clock is straight except for the unknowns we mentioned. Ly-Gilbert
#1040. $500-$750.

551.

$400

French three
piece clock set,
ca 1885. The
clock is brass,
the candelabras
are metal. All
three pieces
have a good fin-
ish and all have
matching porce-
lain inserts.
There are a zil-
lion cast parts
on the three
pieces and I

believe they are all there. If something is missing, it certainly is not obvi-
ous to me. All six porcelain pieces, including the dial, are perfect, having
no chips or even hairlines. Both candelabras have snuffers; I forgot to put
one in the picture. Beveled glass over the super porcelain dial, and origi-
nal hands. Metal hinged door over the back, pendulum and key included.
8 day round French movement strikes a standing gong on hours and half
hours. It is signed, "Vincenti & Cie". The clock is 17½" high, the cande-
labras are 23" high. $500-$750.

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560.

$275

Seth Thomas Clock Co. crystal
regulator, "Empire No.18", ca
1913. Beveled plate glasses all
around, and all perfect. There is
one minute dark place in a corner
but it may be just dirty, not a cor-
ner nick. The 12" high case has a
gold finish that is exceptional for
its age, and the case has designs
and looks great on all four sides.
One piece porcelain dial, correct
hands and it is signed and perfect.
The finest dial I have seen on a ST
crystal regulator. They generally
have dial chips and/or hairlines, or
both. Round 8 day movement is
signed, running, and striking a
hanging Cathedral gong on hours
and half hours. It has the correct
two jar imitation mercury pendu-
lum, and an old key. Ly-Seth
Thomas #740. $500-$750.

559.

$300

Ansonia Clock Co. crystal regulator,
"Crown", ca 1914. The 15½" high
case has been disassembled and
repainted, not regilded. The case was
originally polished brass, with rich
gold ornaments and base. The brass
is still polished, the top and base
have a new coat of something, not a
bad shade of gold, and looks pretty
good, but not gold gild. It has four
perfect beveled glasses, a cream col-
ored two piece dial, signed, correct
hands, and open escapement. One
very tiny hairline in the dial ring. 8
day movement, signed, running,
"live mercury" two jar pendulum,
and striking a hanging Cathedral
gong on half hours and hours. A high
dollar crystal regulator with a low
minimum. Ly-Ansonia #357. $500-
$750.

555.

$400

Self Winding Clock Company
gallery, "29-A", ca 1908. An
outstanding quarter sawn oak
case, 21" square, was cleaned
of all unpleasantness some-
time in the past, now with a
very good looking, rubbed out
finish. Hinged front door, lock
on the left side. 14" white
enamel painted dial and origi-
nal hands. The movement is
the 120 beat Vibrator "F"
movement, dead beat escape-
ment. Running with no prob-
lems and keeping excellent
time. Correct 2 lb. brass cov-

ered pendulum bob with wood pendulum stick. Ly-American Clocks,
Volume 2, page 217. $400-$600.

556.

$250

French clock and statue, ca 1885.
Green onyx base with attached
metal ornaments, including the four
identical feet, side ornaments, and
the large dial surround. It is 22" tall,
complete, and original, with one
chip of significance on the onyx,
top, front left corner. Machined
sash, beveled glass, one piece
porcelain dial, and good French
hands. The dial has a few dirty hair-
lines. Perforated and hinged metal
back door, 8 day French movement
is unsigned and dirty, bell strike,
key and pendulum included. A nice
clock, with just one fault. $300-
$500.

557.

$400

Ansonia Clock Co. Royal Bonn case,
"La Rochelle", ca 1895. This case is
one of the few they made a little bit
different. Tall and slim instead of
square shaped. This case is 15" high
and 7½" wide. New Art Tint colors,
predominately pale green and white,
with a smattering of gold for highlight,
and painted flowers scattered top to
bottom. American cast sash with a
beveled glass, signed one piece porce-
lain dial, and correct hands. On the
back is the correct metal, hinged door,
round 8 day movement is signed, run-
ning, and striking a Cathedral gong.
Red Royal Bonn insignia painted on
the back, the clocks name is not, but
that is not uncommon. Ly-Ansonia
#2626. This model has always had a
high book value and has been sought
by Ansonia collectors and decorators.
$500-$800.

558.

$375

Seth Thomas Clock Co. hanging
"ships bell strike" clock, ca 1884.
Brass case is 11½" high, polished
bright and clean, hinged bezel, wood
back with about 75% of the paper
label in place. Signed silver dial with
seconds dial, original hands, ships
bell strike lever, on the left side.
Movement runs one day, strikes the
bells same as on ship board. Clock is
original and overall in very good
condition. Ly-Seth Thomas #2583.
$500-$750.

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561.

$300

Ansonia Clock Co. crystal regulator,
"Count", with green onyx top and base,
ca 1914. There are a few small chips on
the onyx but no breaks or repairs. The
biggest fault with this once expensive
clock is it is missing the back door.
Now if you think about it, why do you
even need a back door when you have a
front door? You cannot even tell it is
missing and it is easier to access the
pendulum without the door in the way.
This case is 16½" high, has a brass
body that is tarnished, and it has three
perfect beveled glasses. Round 8 day
movement, signed, running, rack count,
striking half hours on a standing
Cathedral gong, and has a correct pen-
dulum and key. Two piece porcelain
dial is perfect, signed, original hands,
and an open escapement. All this and
you do not have to worry about break-
ing the back glass. Ly-Ansonia #389.

563.

$250

A n s o n i a
Clock Co.
m a n t l e
c l o c k ,
" K i r k -
wood", ca
1901. The
clock is
incorporat-
ed in a
large wall
or mantle

arrangement with mirrors on each side of the clock,
and all three pieces framed and made to hang like a
picture. Ansonia probably did not make the piece,
although it is old enough for them to have made it. If
not made by Ansonia it was made by a gifted cabinet-

maker. The frame is 45" wide and 29" high, crown molding used at the
top, and other types of molding used other places. One strip of wood is
like ripple molding. The two large mirrors are heavily beveled. The wood
frame and wood clock are very dark and possibly never cleaned. The
clock is original and perfect, 8 day, strike and alarm, complete and run-
ning. There is a complete paper label on the back. Ly-Ansonia #1910.
$250-$500.

564.

$600

German Boulle clock, ca 1950-
1960's. Someone went to an
awfully lot of time and trouble to
copy the early French Boulle
clock. In some auctions, this
clock could bring big bucks. It
has the look of a very expensive
Boulle clock. The case is wood,
painted black and gold all over,
the gold is supposed to make it
look old and mottled. The case
was then hand painted all over
with flowers and other objects,
even painted inside the large
wood back door. Cast cupid on
top and a pair of cupids in front.
The large dial has what appear to
be cartouche numerals.
Apparently, the dial pan was cast
in one piece including the
numerals, and then the numerals
were painted white to resemble
porcelain. It is a beautiful job
that will fool many people. The
pendulum bob is about as old as
the clock. The 8 day movement
is signed, "FHS / Germany", running and strikes Westminster Chimes on
five rods. The extra large case is 30" high and very heavy. This clock was
part of a large collection of frou-frou clocks we purchased from a person
moving to retirement quarters. He had hundreds of unusual clocks, mar-
ble and iron clocks, many with statuary, 400 day and cuckoo clocks, and
it did not matter to him if they were broken or chipped, did not have to
be real old, some even new, just as long as they had "the look". He did
require that they all be in working condition so he had them serviced as
he bought them. He lived alone all his life and did not have to worry about
sharing space. $750-$1000.

562.

$200

Seth Thomas Clock Co. crystal reg-
ulator, "Empire No.12", ca 1904.
Metal case is 14" high, was original-
ly gilded and lacquered. It was dis-
assembled and painted a bronze
color. All four beveled glasses have
problems, some with only small cor-
ner chips, some large corner chips,
actually the front glass is the best of
the four and that is the one you will
look at the most. Some people are so
lucky. It does have a very nice one
piece porcelain dial, no hairlines,
chips, etc., and is signed and has the
correct hands. Signed 8 day move-
ment is running and striking a
Cathedral bell (gong), and has the
original two jar imitation mercury
pendulum, and a key. Ly-Seth
Thomas #732. $250-$500.

565.

$400

German Boulle clock, ca 1950-1960's. This
clock was probably made by the same peo-
ple that made #564.The movement looks
the same, just not Westminster Chime, and
is signed the same, FHS / Germany". The
front and sides of this case resemble a
Boulle clock with inlaid brass. Surprise, it
is wood and all the fancy decorations are all
paint, and very well done. It will fool many
folks. The 23" high wood case with cast
brass ornaments closely resembles its larg-
er brother, #564. The hinged wood back
door is the same as the previous clock, as
are many of the castings. The 8 day move-
ment is running and strikes bim-bam on a
bell, half hours and hours. It is a fine look-
ing case until you start inspecting it closely
and realize it is not Boulle and brass. This
is some fine workmanship. $500-$750.

566.

$300

Seth Thomas Clock Co. a City
Series clock, "Omaha", ca 1880's.
This is an earlier model of the
Omaha that has the top of the line
accessories. A few years later the
bobs, gongs, dial rings, etc were
more of the kitchen clock ilk. This
clock has nickeled dial rings, nick-
eled gong base, pendulum hanger,
and one of their best nickeled and
damascened bobs. The glass is near
perfect, featuring a turkey in the
trees. The 19" high case is walnut,
very dark with years of smoke accu-
mulation, has never been cleaned.
The great gold case decorations are
still visible and would surface again
if the case were cleaned/polished.
Our clock has a signed 8 day move-
ment that is running strong, striking
a Cathedral gong on the hours, and
has an alarm movement that strikes
a brass bell. The old black label

remains inside, and is legible, but is very dirty and beat up. ST chose the
most awful place on a clock to put their labels. Ly-Seth Thomas, page
202. $400-$600.

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571.

$250

French table clock, cast metal case with
painted enamel inserts on the front,
including the dial center and the numer-
als in the dial. The enamel on which the
numerals are painted are oval shaped,
almost like marbles, and are made of
blue enamel with yellow painted
numerals, and it has good French hands.
The dial pan is inverted like a bowl.
Beveled glass and sash over the dial.
French 8 day movement, strikes a large
standing gong, hours and half hours,
and is signed, "A. D. Mougin". Solid
hinged metal back door, pendulum
number is "6977", the same as the seri-
al number on the movement. $300-
$500.

570.

$275

French cast brass clock in excellent
original condition. The heavy brass
case is 17" tall, and cast in large pieces,
for instance, the whole front, excluding
the dial etc., is one piece of brass.
Same with the back. It appears the
sides and top are all one piece, making
only three pieces total. Very ornate
castings of flowers, leaves, vines, and
some lattice work. Bowed and beveled
glass over the bowed porcelain dial and
brass French hands, all unusually nice,
and original. Typical brass hinged back
door, perforated and cloth covered.
Round 8 day French movement, gong
strike, and signed, "S.Marti & Cie",
and "A.1.", and serial # "861", that is
also the same number on the pendulum
bob. So, apparently the clock is 100%
original and in extraordinary condi-
tion. $400-$600.

567.

$100

Seth Thomas Clock Co. City Series
clock, ca about 1874. The Chicago
was possibly the beginning of the
City Series clocks, and while they
had a good thing going they produced
untold thousands up until the early
1900's. This 17" case is made with
walnut and/or walnut veneer and dec-
orated on the front with brass
columns that extend around the top,
and four pieces of brass around the
lower dial, and of course the two
brass bezels. This clock has an
unsigned 8 day movement, striking a
coil gong, has a brass bob, a painted
dial, and a painted glass. In my opin-
ion it is not a ST clock but was made
somewhere in the Far East and
brought into this country about 20
years ago. Ly-Seth Thomas, page
188. $100-$200.

568.

$200

French Balcony clock, Black Forest
country style, ca 1870. Some carv-
ings and applied wood pieces on the
door. Behind the door is a plain box
holding the 8 day brass French
movement. It strikes a coil gong on
the backboard, in the cuckoo style.
Wood dial has old brass hands and
porcelain cartouche numerals.
Carved walnut case is 25" high,
complete and original. Full
columns, turned and fluted, carved
ears on each side are part of the
door. Overall a good original clock.
$250-$500.

569.

$250

Ansonia Clock Co. fig-
ure clock, "Victory",
ca 1894. Iron base
painted with black
enamel, then covered
with metal ornaments,
i.e. the clock tower,
statue, four feet, and
big ornament in the
center of the base. This
is a good looking
clock, complete, has no
problems, and the only
thing not original is the
paint on the metal.
They used a good shade of dark gold paint, so it now looks like a brass or
bronze clock might look after 100 years. Flat plain glass in the sash, one
piece brass or pressed metal dial has raised numerals, then painted black,
and the hands are correct. Signed 8 day movement, strikes a gong on
hours and half hours, has the correct pendulum, key, and metal back door.
The clock book for $800 in Ly-Ansonia #508. $350-$650.

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575.

$200

Junghans miniature mahogany
bracket clock, ca 1915. Nice
little case is 12½" high by 10"
wide, clean and all original. It
has a large solid plate 8 day
movement, signed by
Junghans, and strikes bim-
bam on the quarter hours, two
hammers striking two long
rods. On the hour, only one
hammer strikes the number of
hours. There is a full back
door with a latch. Brass dial
plate with brass ornaments
attached on the four corners
and the top. Silver dial ring
with painted numerals and
two original hands. Pendulum
and key included. $300-$500.

576.

$150

Brass lantern clock, a reproduction of
the early English lantern clocks. This
clock and most reproductions we see,
are signed on the dial, "John Smith,
London". The brass case is 12½" high,
it has etched designs on the sides
depicting Father Time before and after
death, and some English "sayings"
that are intended to make some sense
of life, i.e., "The sting of death is
sinne", and, "Man is a glase, Life is as
water weakly washed about, Sinns
brought in death. Death breakest the
glase, so runes this water out." You
have to think about that one a bit. 8
day balance movement signed, "Franz
Hermle, strikes half hours and hours
on the large bell. The black paint on
the round dial is smeared and looks
terrible. I tried some different things
and it will clean off, and sure needs to be. $150-$250.

577.

$275

French marble base with statue.
Good marble case has no breaks
or chips, possibly a minute edge
nick somewhere. Cast feet on
the bottom and metal statue on
top, the total height is 20". The
statue is signed, "E. Picault".
One piece porcelain dial with
painted numerals and exquisite
French hands. The numerals
were painted with a special
flourish. Beveled glass in the
sash. 8 day round French move-
ment, outside count wheel, and
bell strike. Movement is signed,
"P. Japy & Cie". Metal back
door, hinged, perforated, cloth
covered. $300-$500.

572.

$125

French figure clock,
small and compact, 12"
high, 11½" wide. Cast
brass case has not been
cleaned or polished in a
long time, if ever. It is
complete except for a
door over the back open-
ing. One piece porcelain
dial is perfect and has
good French hands.
Round French 8 day
movement, outside count
wheel, strikes half hours
and hours on a bell, and
comes with pendulum
and key. There is not a nut
to hold the bell in place.
$125-$250.

573.

$250

Winterhalter & Hoffmeyer
mantle clock, wood case with
porcelain inserts in front. The
case is 13" high, 8½" wide,
ebony paint. Full size back
door is wood with a latch. The
large square brass movement
is signed, "W&H / Sch.", has
an outside count wheel, and
strikes a large standing gong.
Full front door latches from
the side, porcelain insert in the
bottom featuring a cupid and a
couple of gods. There is a
matching insert above the
door. The dial plate is blue and
white enamel, flower designs
all over, white dial ring with
painted numerals and good

hands. The white dial ring has painted designs between the numerals.
Pendulum and key included. Four small feet underneath. $300-$500.

574.

$150

French figure on white
marble base that is 14½"
wide, and 12" high. A
repair on the bottom layer
of marble and a small
chip on the same layer,
right side. Columns in
front, brass decorations,
four turned brass feet
underneath, and an orna-
ment missing on the
front. Another studious
young French woman,
whiling away the time
until her French Foreign

Legion admirer returns from the latest 20 year war. One piece porcelain
dial is very nice, has blue numerals, missing the hour hand. Typical
French 8 day movement, round, outside count, and bell strike. No pendu-
lum, key, or back door. $150-$250.

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581.

$150

Ansonia Clock Co.
figure clock,
"Racine", ca 1901.
The metal part of
the case is complete,
but the original fin-
ish is missing. The
case is 14" wide and
11" high. There is
no glass in the sash
and the one piece
porcelain dial has
some dirty hairlines.
It is signed and the
hands are correct. It is missing the back door and gong. Signed 8 day
movement, strikes half hours and hours. Ly-Ansonia, page 164. $150-
$200.

582.

$250

French alabaster portico clock with
bronze accessories and attachments.
Case is 16" tall and 8½" wide, four round
columns and four cast feet. It is a super
little clock and complete except for the
glass in front and the back cover.
Original sunburst pendulum, signed one
piece porcelain dial, and very petite little
French hands. Light hairlines and minis-
cule chips around the arbors. The usual
French 8 day movement, bell strike, and
signed, "Vincenti & Cie". $300-$500.

583.

$300

Boston Clock Company shelf
clock, "Edon", ca 1890. White
onyx case is 9½" high, with
bronze gilded ornaments, now
with paint over the bronze.
Feet, side ornaments, and small
bronze buttons on front and
one on the top. The top button
is a latter day addition to cover
the hole where the original urn
was attached. Beveled glass in
the machined sash over the
very nice one piece porcelain
dial and correct hands. The 8
day movement features their
tandem winding system where
the time and strike are wound
by turning the key in opposite
directions in the same keyhole. No back cover, signed movement, rack
and snail gong strike, and a platform or watch like balance escapement.
Ly-American Clocks, page 74. $300-$500.

578.

$100

Ansonia Clock Co. marble
cased clock, "El Norte", ca
1901. This clock is part of the
Indiana collection of 2007,
not one from the New Jersey
frou-frou collection where
every one of them had some
problem. This black marble
clock is perfect, except for
being 100 years old. The gold
in the etched designs is faded
or soiled. A piece of green
and black marble was used on
the top front, and the four,

full turned columns. Beveled glass, cast sash, two piece porcelain dial has
faint hairlines and a minute chip around the right side winding arbor, it is
signed, has an open escapement mechanism, and the hands are correct.
Original back door, signed 8 day movement, correct pendulum, strikes
half hours on a gong, and it is running. Ly-Ansonia #1272. $200-$300.

579.

$125

French green and white mar-
ble clock with brass ornaments
that include the statue, dial
surround, and the four feet.
The two back feet are proba-
bly not original to this clock.
Case is 10½" wide, 13" high,
in good condition, has no
breaks or chips. Beveled glass,
one piece porcelain dial is a
little special, fancifully paint-
ed. French 8 day movement is
round, signed "P.Japy & Cie",
outside count wheel, striking a
bell, and has a French pendu-
lum and key. $150-$250.

580.

$150

Sessions Clock Co. art deco electric clock. A
band majorette sits on the clock holding the
light overhead. The bulb flickers like a torch,
inside the large amber glass globe. The globe
is 9" tall, the clock with globe is 23" tall. The
clock movement is operating. Rare, very nice,
and most unusual. Did not come with frou-
frou group, but sure the type clock he liked.
$150-$300.

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587.

$275

French cast brass clock, stands
21½" high and 12" wide. Largely it
is one piece of cast brass with a
few attached brass pieces on the
sides. The castings are varied;
there are some mythical serpents,
vines, leaves, and many other
objects. It has a very nice one
piece porcelain dial, excellent
original hands, beveled glass and
cast sash. Metal hinged back door,
pendulum and key. French 8 day
round movement, bell strike, and
signed, "Japy Freres". A very nice
clock, and it is running. $300-
$500.

588.

$175

French white alabaster case with
some brass trim and a metal bust
of some unhappy collector, who
got hosed buying clocks on
EBay. So sad, but then I have
always said, "Where else are you
going to buy a clock at mid-
night". Maybe that is where the
previous owner got this clock, it
has a break and repair on the left
front corner, faint hairlines on the
one piece porcelain dial, but it
does apparently have correct
hands. It has a jim-dandy home
made brass back door, cut from a
big clock dial. French 8 day
movement, outside count, bell
strike, and signed, "Brevitte
Paris", which means Patent Paris;
and a "Japy Freres" trademark
stamp. It is running and has the
original pendulum and key. Movement and pendulum marked with serial
number "42236". $200-$300.

589.

$100

Waterbury Clock Co. cabinet
clock, "Chesterton", ca 1915. A
nice mahogany case with inlays,
has some nicks on the edges. The
case is just over 14" high and
outfitted with a beveled glass in a
cast gilt sash and bezel, 6" two
piece porcelain dial, good brass
hands, and a visible escapement
mechanism. The dial ring is
signed, it has a tiny chip and
hairlines at 10 o'clock and at 12
o'clock. Signed 8 day move-
ment, rack and snail count,
strikes on a large standing coil
gong. Four brass ball feet under-
neath, and correct pendulum and
key. Ly-Waterbury #875. $200-
$300.

584.

$100

French black marble cased clock,
10" wide and 13½" high. Repairs
to the case on the front corner, and
miniature edge nicks around the
edges. One piece porcelain dial
and good hands, no glass in the
sash and the sash ring needs some
solder. French 8 day round move-
ment is unsigned, outside count
wheel, striking a nickeled bell.
Pendulum and key included,
doubtful that the pendulum is orig-
inal to the movement. $100-$150.

585.

$150

Large chalet style cuckoo-
quail wall clock. Many very
different carved decorations
on the front, missing a top,
has excellent numerals,
hands, and pendulum. Not
pictured are three matching
cast iron weights. Early three
train brass movement,
wheels enclosed in a slatted
wood box. There have been
restorations made inside the
case to the bellows, and the
two wood birds are replace-
ments. Original backboard
with wire gong. There are six
round wood pieces that stop
the chains at the case. Good
looking clock just as it is,
without a top. $200-$350.

586.

$275

Seth Thomas
Clock Co.
"Chime Clock
No. 59", ca
1921. Large
m a h o g a n y
tambour case
is 18¼" wide,
11½" high, in
very good con-
dition all over,
perhaps a nick
or a scratch but

you do not notice either. Cast brass sash with convex beveled glass, signed
6" convex silvered dial, etched numerals filled with black paint, and it has
the original hands. Large Sonora Chime movements inside, striking four
chime rods. Chimes on quarter hours and strikes the hours, all on per-
fectly turned rods. Chime movement #119A, running movement #89AM.
Except for the brass never being polished the clock is in excellent condi-
tion. Key and pendulum inside. Ly-Seth Thomas #441. $300-$500.

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593.

$300

LeCoultre Atmospheric (Atmos)
clock, ca 1970's. The clock is run-
ning and keeping good time. It is
signed on top of the movement,
"LeCoultre / Atmos / 146484". The
movement is signed, "LeCoultre
Atmos / Switzerland / Unadjusted /
Fifteen 15 / Jewels VXN". The round
dial with brass numerals is also
signed, "LeCoultre". There is a pre-
sentation plaque on the base just
above the lever that releases the pen-
dulum. The brass case is 8¼" wide,
9¼" high, and overall in good origi-
nal condition. $400-$600.

594.

$300

Ansonia Clock Co. fig-
ure clock, "Mercury", ca
1894. Case is done up in
a Barbedienne finish,
which is in the gold fam-
ily of colors. It is com-
plete and original, his
helmet wings are still in
place, which is rare,
because they usually are
broken. The black enam-
eled base is 17½" wide
with four identical metal
feet and other attached
ornaments and mold-
ings. With the speedy Mercury seated, and the clock tower in place, the
clock is 15" high. Two piece porcelain dial is perfect, signed two places,
original hands, and open escapement. Correct hinged back door, pendu-
lum, and a two ended winding key. The 8 day movement is signed, run-
ning, and striking a Cathedral gong on half hours and hours. Ly-Ansonia
#513. $500-$750.

595. $200

F r e n c h
brass three
piece set.
Thin brass,
very light-
weight, yet
a very inter-
esting tam-
bour and
pair of feather light urns. The round French movement is 8 day, outside
count, bell strike on half hour and hours. Neither the movement nor dial
is signed. Dial is one piece of porcelain with painted numerals and loops.
Original French hands, beveled glass in the machined sash, replaced pen-
dulum, and an old French key. The beveled glass goes in the opening at
the bottom. There are slots to retain the glass but stiff fingers cannot
accomplish the task. I would have to remove the movement to set the
glass in place. Sorry, but I have no training in that work. A simple clock
yet a lot of bending and shaping of the brass to accomplish what you see.
$300-$500.

590.

$250

New Haven
Clock Co. fig-
ure clock,
"Clotho", ca
1900. This stu-
dious young
woman has her
pen and paper
in hand, and
has cleverly
drawn a circle
and triangle on
the paper. I
would guess
she is planning

to draw a square next. This clock has an enameled iron base with metal
attachments, and a metal figure and clock tower resting on the base. The
clock can is decorated with cast ornaments but is missing the handles. You
could get by with what is there. The piece is 16" high and 20" long, no
finish on the metal, now a gunmetal color. Pendulum and key included,
there is no back door. Movement is 8 day, signed, strikes a Cathedral
gong, and is running. Beveled glass, two piece porcelain dial, original pair
of hands, and a visible escapement. There are chips on the outer dial ring.
Ly-New Haven #477. $300-$500.

591.

$250

New Haven Clock
Co. rare metal clock,
not to be found in the
New Haven catalogs.
It is too nice to be in
this 500 series of
clocks, it belongs in
the front of the cata-
log. We will call the
case enameled iron,
and it has been com-
pletely restored, pro-
fessionally, particu-
larly the paint. The
inside parts are also

like new. Cast in the front are figures of birds, dogs and a deer. They are
painted gold and silver. Designs all over the case and some of them are
painted gold and silver. Beveled glass, two piece porcelain dial, original
hands and visible escape mechanism, all near perfect. Correct metal back
door, pendulum, and a key. Signed 8 day movement, outside count wheel,
strikes a standing Cathedral gong, and running. A good restoration has
made the clock near perfect again. $300-$500.

592.

$100

Seth Thomas Clock Co. cabinet
clock, the always poplar "Bee", ca
1881. The wood case is 14" high,
painted black inside and out, so we
assume it has always been ebony.
Around the dial is a marqueterie
panel with the "bee" and flowers.
The top fretwork on both sides has
been repaired poorly and there is a
chip on both finials. Beveled glass,
signed one piece porcelain dial and
correct hands. The dial has some
faint hairlines. Round 15 day move-
ment has an outside count wheel and
is running and striking a standing
Cathedral gong on half hours. The
movement is signed, "Seth Thomas /
New York", and "R. Kaiser". Kaiser
developed the round 15 day move-

ments for Seth Thomas & Sons. Pendulum and key included. Ly-Seth
Thomas #1607. $200-$300.

Horton's Antique Clocks

599.

$100

400 Day Anniversary clock, the
more common garden variety, two
pillar, but this one is a more desir-
able disc pendulum model. It is
not as clean as the two large ones,
in fact, not clean at all. The brass
case and the movement need to be
cleaned. It is complete and run-
ning. Signed on the movement,
"Made In Germany". Excellent
porcelain dial and hands. The dial
is signed, "Germany". With the
glass dome in place, it is a little
short of 12" tall. $150-$250.

600.

$100

400 Day Anniversary Clock, very
similar to #599, except the dial is
silver rather than porcelain, and
the movement and brass is clean
and polished. It is running and the
disc is signed, "D.R.G.M.", and
the movement is signed,
"D.R.P.144687 / Made In Ger

many". It has a glass dome and
when in place the clock is about
12" tall. $150-$250.

600A.

$100

400 Day Anniversary Clock,
similar to previous disc pendu-
lum clocks, except this one is
signed "Gustav Becker /
1844717", which dates the
clock 1904. The bottom of the
suspension is AWOL so you
will need to spend $1 to get a
new suspension. Porcelain
dial, original hands, and a
good brass disc and case. Not
as polished as most, but much
nicer than #599. Kind of,
maybe you should polish it,
and maybe you won't. With the
glass dome it is about 12" high.
$150-$250.

596. $100
G e r m a n
t a m b o u r
clock, very
long at
28", and it
has a West -
m i n s t e r
c h i m e
move ment.

The 8 day movement is signed, "Vosseler / Made In Germany". Chimes
are played by five gong hammers striking on five rods. Pendulum and key
inside. Bowed glass over the wood dial. Brass, or brass colored numerals
are attached to the wood, and it has brass or brass colored hands. The dial
is signed, "Made In Germany". The wood is unknown but stained and
clear coated to give it luster. The wood is shaded dark around the edges,
lighter toward the middle. $100-$200.

597.

$150

400 Day Anniversary Clock, ca 1926.
Identical to the clock pictured in Ly-
Gustav Becker, page 149. This model
has six large brass pillars with a dome
on top. Polished and clean all over.
Excellent porcelain dial and hands.
Movement is also clean and running,
although I broke the suspension
removing the pendulum. That is why I
do not work on clocks. They cost $1 at
Timesavers. Without the glass dome
in place the clock is 15½" high, with
the dome it is 16½" high. Unusually
nice clock. $200-$300.

598.

$150

400 Day Anniversary Clock, ca 1926.
Identical to #597, except it is signed
with a trademark that I cannot deci-
pher, and the clock is complete and
running. Like #597 it is clean as a pin
top to bottom. $200-$300.