clock made for either the Colby Wringer
Co. or Baird & Dillon. The two compa-
nies awarded the clocks to customers or
employees, the exact purpose is un-
known. There is no label on the back, the
movement is original to the case and is
signed by Welch. It has a correct Welch
pressed glass pendulum, and all internal
movements, running and alarm, and a
bell for the alarm and a gong for the
strike. The dial paper is a replacement,
the glass is of the type Welch used but
since it has been out of the door I cannot
guarantee it is original to this clock. I sus-
pect it was removed when the case was
cleaned, and they are never reinstalled
the second time properly. $250-$350.
1911. The ormolu gold plated metal case is
almost perfect, retaining practically all of the
nice gold finish. It is 11" high, beveled glass,
signed porcelain dial, original hands, and back
wind and set original knobs. The movement, a
one day timepiece is running. Ly-New Haven
#1054. $175-$250.
"Whisper", ca 1901. Signed on
the back, "Whisper", case is
10.5" high, in overall good condi-
tion having no breaks, chips, or
repairs. One piece porcelain dial
is signed, has the original hands,
beveled glass, nice sash, and the
case is original and very nice. 8
day movement is signed, run-
ning, and striking a Cathedral
gong on half hours and hours.
The correct pendulum and two
opening. The case is primarily green, with substantial gold striping, and
painted flowers front and sides. Ly-Ansonia #2551. $250-$350.
clock, "The Bell", ca 1889. This bell has
advertising stamped in the casting that says,
"Drink Belle of Bourbon". The metal bell is
12.5" tall, original paint, minor loss of the
red, gold is good. Glass replaced, paper dial
replaced years ago, original hands and metal
back cover. The back of the bell is wood,
made like an iron front case. 8 day time and
strike movement is not signed, but is running
and striking properly. Ly-New Haven #1720.
$200-$300.
pressed glass, trimmed with bronze castings. When
I got this clock out of the box I knew I had a win-
ner. I ran upstairs and told my wife, look what I
found. She said, it is nice, but we do not have room
for another clock. Back to the basement, and I still
think it is very nice. It is 13.5" tall, complete, has
no chips or breaks. Bowed and beveled glass over
the dial, bowed porcelain dial, and nice little brass
hands. It also has a glass and bezel on the back. It
takes a 3" winding key to reach the arbor. I finally
found one, wound the movement and it has been
running right along. Neither the case nor move-
ment is signed. $250-$500.
top clock, "Curfew", ca 1900.
Gilt feet, gilt bezel and dial, and
gilt dome top with Curfew bell.
The dial is perforated; it has a
metal inner dial, with a visible
escapement. The wood case has a
black enamel finish and Scotch
granite marbleized sides. The
case is 17.5" high, fitted with an
8 day movement, hour and half
hour strike on the heavy chime
bell. The case is gilt engraved.
The 8 day movement is signed,
running, and striking. Pendulum
and key are inside. Complete
paper label underneath, metal
180. $250-$400.
onyx inserts, etched designs gold
filled. Good solid case, about 12"
by 12". If you look close you may
fine a minute edge tic. Presentation
plaque on front, back glass dust
cover has a crack and the hinge
needs to be soldered. Sash with
beveled glass over the two piece
porcelain dial, correct hands, good
Brocot escapement. Dial is excel-
lent, brass sash, etc. needs to be
cleaned/polished. 8 day movement
is running, strikes on a bell. Not signed anywhere. $250-$350.
clock,
back. It is 21.5" high, plain case, a
few ornaments and grooved designs,
but has no frills. Original glass, pen-
dulum, dial rings, movements (2),
gong, and bell. The 8 day movement
is signed, running briskly, and strik-
ing the gong on half hours and hours.
The alarm rings on a cup bell. Paper
dial is a replacement, hands are cor-
rect, and there is no label. Ly-
Ingraham #927. $50-$250.