decorated with tortoiseshell and inlaid bronze
and cast bronze orna-
ments of all descrip-
tions, all with a gold
gilt finish.. We had an
identical
2009 auction that I
understand is now in
an eastern antique
store with a large
price tag on it. That
clock had been regilt-
ed, cleaned and pol-
ished, and was in
immaculate condi-
tion. This clock is
original in the sense
ing has been done to disturb the rich finish on the
wood, inlay, or ornaments. The clock is 42" high
and 24" wide at the base. From outward appear-
ances you would think it came in two pieces, base
and clock. Not so, it was made as a one piece
clock. It has a full wood latching back door, a
sunburst pendulum, and a large standing gong.
The 8 day movement is signed by A.D.Mougin, a
Paris clockmaker. It is apparent the cases were
made in one factory and they bought movements
from various movement makers. This is the third
identical clock I have seen and they all had dif-
ferent movements and gong/bell arrangements.
In my opinion this clock is best suited to be dis-
played in a museum, hotel, or a very large resi-
dence. I sold one a few years ago to a very
wealthy family for $25,000, and they displayed it
in a mansion located on a Bluegrass horse farm.
$10,000-$15,000
ca 1890. This huge mahogany case is 28" wide
and rests on
four round feet.
Other
for the clock
type it is typi-
cal otherwise.
It has an 8 day
movement and
Westminster chimes. The movement is signed
only, "Made In Germany". The Cathedral back
door is cut out with wire and cloth backing. The
Cathedral style front and back doors have key
locks but no key. The brass dial plate has etched
designs all over and three large brass dials, time,
slow/fast, and chime/silent. All hands are origi-
nal, as is the entire case. As you can tell the case
has a lot of style and has satinwood string inlay
around the door and case front. A split in the bot-
tom board has been strengthened by gluing a thin
piece of board to the bottom board. No harm, just
calling the only fault I see. $1500-$2000.
clock, ca 1830. It has bright gilding with unde-
tectable loss. I cannot decide
if she is an archer or a musi-
cian. Whatever she is, she is
beautifully outfitted, hair is
perfect, she has all her fin-
gers and toes. On top of the
clock there is an eagle and a
pair of birds. A cast orna-
ment at the bottom has an
array of musical instru-
ments. It has a perfect silver
dial and pair of French
hands. The clock is 16" tall and has all its origi-
nal pieces and parts. The 8 day movement is typ-
ical of most French movements, round, outside
count, and bell strike. It has a silk thread suspen-
sion and a correct pendulum. Nothing is signed
but it is typical of French clocks from this era.
The only provenance I have is that the clock
came from an aristocratic family estate in
Chicago and had been in the family for genera-
tions and believed to have been brought to the US
by the emigrating family. $2000-$3000.
is carved, top attached like most other
shelf cuck-
oo clocks,
back door
has double
coil gongs
attached. The triple
wind brass movement
is large, has a brass
bob like early cuckoo
bobs, carved trum-
peter, two brass horns,
and the movement is
running,
hours, and the cuckoo bird sings. The age of the
clock is not known to me. It is very dusty all over
the carved sections, however the movement, acces-
sories, and everything behind the doors appear
clean and free of dust. I would guess it was made
in the last 50 years or so, but difficult to say. It def-
initely has been in storage somewhere. The clock is
complete, has no missing parts or damage any-
where. If it were older our minimum would be in
the thousands. $1000-$2000.
down indicator, deck watch in a gimbaled
m a h o g a n y
box, in a box.
Watch
immaculate
like new con-
dition. It has
a
to secure the
boxes.
inner latches and the outer latches. Good nickel
finish on the watch and all other exposed parts.
This one is as good as they come. The last nick-
eled watch we saw sell brought over $3000 at an
east coast auction. $1500-$2500.
ormolu and bright gilding, ca 1850. The rocks the
would assume intentionally
dark, for the bronze could
have been brightened like the
other parts if it was desired.
Cast bronze pieces on the top
and around the base. Great
silver dial and pair of hands.
The 8 day French movement
has silk thread suspension,
outside count wheel, and a
day. Neither the dial or movement is signed,
other than the letter "D" on the movement, and
that could mean anything. This clock is 13.5" tall
and has all its original parts. Not as clean and
bright as #3 above. The clock came from the
same Chicago estate as #3 and had been a family
piece for generations. $1500-$2000.
ca 1895. Oak case with French Satin Gilt
Trimmings (per the books)
they look to be brass trim-
mings to me. Silver dial ring
and silver dial plate with
ornaments to match the
trimmings on the case.
There are regulators for
"Chime-Silent" and "Fast-
Slow" on the dial front,
three winding arbors, and a
fine pair of original hands. Large beveled glass in
the door, sides are cut out with cloth backing.
Metal feet underneath. The top of the case is
missing. I would have been 18" high with the top,
now only 14.5" high. Back door is cut out with
wire mesh and has a hook latch. Standing gong,
correct pendulum, and the nest of 8 bells over the
solid plate nickel movement. Everything is prop-
erly signed and operating properly. Ly-New
Haven #343. $1750-$2000.
down indicator, deck watch in a gimbaled
in case, ca 1943.
This watch and
other
otherwise almost
identical to #7.
The
ton / Lancaster,
and the bottom is signed, "MTD Watch / Bureau
of Ships / US Navy / n 11357-1943". The nickel
movement has extensive engravings including,
"Adj to Temp and 6 positions / US Navy BU
Ships-1942 / Model 22-21 Jewels", and other
things. Cases and watch are all in excellent like
new condition. $1500-$2500.