1790. Brass and
wood movement,
pendulum support out-
side the movement, time
and strike train behind
each other. The 30 hour,
two weight movement is
running and striking cor-
rectly. The old weights
are replacements. The
larger weight goes on the
time side. New brass bob
on the old pendulum
wire. The dial is 11"
wide, 15.5" high, slightly
bowed, good paint all
over, although slightly
soiled, and with the origi-
nal hands. The door for
the cuckoo was made part
of the painting. The wood bird and all linkage are of the earliest type, and all
are in good condition considering it is over 200 years old. The huge bellows
on top are working, but are leaking. This is not a problem for the cuckoo col-
lector to repair. If you will request our computer picture you will be able to
examine the side view closely, and determine for yourself the condition of the
bird and movement. $2000-$3000.
automaton, ca 1890.
This is a musical
automaton by Roulette
Et Decamps. When
the rabbit comes up
out of the cabbage, his
ears are moving and
the music is playing.
He then retreats back
into the center of the
paper mache head of
cabbage. The rabbit is
covered with white
fur, and denoting its
age, has glass eyes. It
is key wound with
on/off lever. It is work-
ing fine, recently ser-
viced. As shown in the
picture it is about 6" high and 6" wide. The cabbage leaves are white with a
tinge of green, no doubt fading over the past 120 years. $2000-$3000.
hanging crotch mahogany case
standing 72" high, and is 26"
wide, clean, polished, retains
the original finish. Two doors,
top door with original glass,
bottom glass was replaced. No
latches on either door but holes
are present. I will include two
latches and eye hooks for you
to install. Large brass dial ring
is 15.5" in diameter, porcelain
dial is 12.5" and in nice condi-
tion. Large gridiron lyre pendu-
lum and brass weight, all in
overall good condition. Brass 8
day movement enclosed in an
iron box that is attached with
screws to iron brackets on the
backboard. Center sweep sec-
ond hand and two original
moon hands. Overall in good
condition. $2500-$3500.
duction made by the Colonial Clock Co. for
the Henry Ford Museum in the 1970's. It is
signed several places. Burned on the back of
the case is, "5050 531 / Made in USA / Henry
Ford Museum / Greenfield Village / Dearborn,
Michigan". Plaque on the door reads,
"Colonial / HF000190 / Registered / Serial
Number". Signed on the dial is, "Aaron
Willard / Boston". The excellent walnut case
is 84" high, including the three brass finials.
Fretwork on top between the finials. Fluted
full columns on the bonnet, fluted quarter
columns on the mid section, key locking door
with key, and string inlay on the door.
Rocking ship above the dial, three hands,
three brass weights and brass chains, brass
pendulum bob and wood stick. 8 day brass
movement is signed, "Jauch" on the back
plate. It plays Westminster chimes, is running
and striking correctly. We have sold at least
two of this poplar collectible clock in years
past. $2500-$3500.