001.  C.1888, New Haven {Jerome & Co.}, Model 251, Sharp Gothic, a 1-day time & strike steeple in fair to good original condition. This should clean up OK; has Zebra wood veneer, some chips and nicks, but retains original dial, hands, pendulum and rear label, even original butterfly tablet that is correct for both the Diadem and #251. The case loosened up a bit in transit, and the door sticks in place, so be careful you don't break the tablet when opening; takes a good bit of jiggling. Needs 2 tiny triangular trim pieces in corners where 'roof' meets sides. Ht 17.75" $50--$75

002.  C.1969, Horolovar Co., New York, Terwilliger's reproduction of the famous "Ignatz" flying pendulum timepiece. This little novelty timepiece is in pretty good condition {made in Germany}, serial #15882. The case is fine with all original hardware; minor wear commensurate with age. Ht 10.5" $150--$200

003.  C.1930, Waltham Watch Co., 8-day desk timepiece. The walnut case appears to have been refinished at some point in its life. The porcelain dial is perfect and the hands are original. The jeweled movement and the hands are set and wound from a built in stem-key in the base of the case. [pull to set hands and push to wind] There is a twist lock rear access door to service the movement {this nickel plated item is often missing, and easy to lose}. There was an additional internal dust cover which is now missing [does not affect operation]. Overall a cute clock that is clean and running Ht 7.25" $100--$150

004.  C.1912, Keystone, E. Howard & Co., 21j, 5 position & temperature adj, swingout movement, serial number 1,119,832, absolutely straight and runs. Gold filled OF Keystone case, signed E. Howard & Co., Boston; dial with no chips, but hairlines from the center up through the dial signature. $150--$200

005.  C.1913, Keystone, E. Howard & Co., 17j, Adjusted, in a Crescent GF open face case, with rear initials JWO {and some dents}. The porcelain dial with a hairline near 12 and a chip at the seconds dial at 12 second marker, both main dial and seconds dial share a portion of the chip. Still worth $75--$100

006.  Hamilton Watch Co., Model 940, 18s, 21j, serial #587070, has been well recased into a 25 year GF Pilot case, with worn locomotive on rear. The dial has a miniscule chip near the hand set lever at 2:30; otherwise perfect. Movement sound; overall nice condition. $175--$275

007.  C.1900, Swiss, Large Calendar watch, stem wind, pin set, 11j nickel mov't, in a gun metal case with embossed brass trim rings {gilding worn off}, outer case diameter 64mm. There are some hairlines, especially near '8' on the porcelain dial, date hand does not match and there is some oxidation on the minute hand. Movement needs cleaning, but sound with good staff. Still flashy looking. $150--$250

008.  C.1895, American Waltham Watch Co., Riverside Maximus, serial number 7,160,882, in straight and very good original condition, in a smooth 14K case, dent free. The dial, except for a hairline through the 30 minute marker is excellent. Interestingly, this dial is double signed, with Waltham above the center shaft, and AWWCo curved over the seconds dial. Movement is complete and sound. $600--$800

009.  C.1950, {corrected date} Swiss, Patek, Philippe & Cie., Geneve, 18j. pocket watch, serial 930313, in an American B&E, 44mm [12s] gold filled open face case, hinged back with large engraved initials Movement is adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism, 5 positions, & with micrometer F/S adjustment. Retains original silvered dial with raised & gilded numerals, and original Breguet style gold hands. Balance staff is good; movement is gummy and will require cleaning. Estimate is value of movement. $600--$800

010.  C.1887, American Waltham Watch Co., Model 88, Five-minute repeater, serial #3,793,954, in a GF hunter case with chain. The dial is signed AWWCo, Waltham; dial is good, but with 2 hairlines that wander out from the center toward 9-10. Movement is sound, ticking and repeating correctly; {has been in storage for 20 years and would benefit from service} note the eccentric and screw are lacking from the F/S regulator. Lot includes an 11.5" gold filled vest chain. The chain quite crisp. $2,000--$2,500

010a.  C.1820, English, Rich'd Kendall, Canterbury, No. 4, crown verge / fusee watch, less outer case. The rear cover has the name P. Dillon engraved, and with dents and scratches. The porcelain dial has a spider crack branching out from the center. The watch is otherwise sound with chain and balance staff intact and is ticking. Gilding on the movement is bright and there is no apparent rust. The watch comes with a C.1840, continental bronze watch hutch in the Gothic style. It appears to have had a timepiece movement permanently installed at one time, as empty threaded holes that held the rear cover are obvious. However, it now has a rear hook at 12 and makes a great looking hutch {has been this way for a long time}. Ht 11" One bid for both. $200--$300

011.  C.1951, English, Frodsham, Modern Mini bracket clock, in a painted & decorated case, 8-day lever movement in good original condition. This is a cute clock, actually made to high standards. The wood case opens from the rear with a threaded screw latch; DO NOT PULL without first unscrewing the retainer fully. The movement has been serviced and the balance staff is good and the clock running briskly. This clock was made for the Post War tourist trade, and the dial is signed Chas. Frodsham, London, By Appointment, Clockmaker to H .M. the King. This would have been made just before the death of King George in 1952. Some losses to the floral trim. Ht 7" $150--$250

012.  C.1918, New Haven Clock, Co, EDMOND, 8-Day carriage clock, time, strike and repeat, in good original condition. This is one of Connecticut's better efforts to try to get a share of the carriage clock market so dominated by the French at the time. It has a corniche style case with beveled glass {no chips} and a typical carrying handle. Strikes on a bell in the base. Runs and strikes. Ht 5.75" $175--$275

013.  C.1910, Waterbury SPECK miniature carriage clock in very good original condition, clean and running. These were not expensive when new, and most have experienced great neglect, however this one has good dial, glass, original hands and is running briskly. Ht 3" $75--$125

014.  C.1870, French, 8-day time & strike baker's wall clock. This is a very clean clock with original finish. There are some small losses of the mother-of-pearl inlay, not noticeable from a distance. The reverse painted glass dial has a little loss around the town above 6, otherwise is fine. The hands are original. The case houses a square plate French movement that is marked V E. Inside the case there is a stamp imprinted that is probably the mark of the case maker. The dial is signed Paire, A St. Bonnet de Joux. A good looking clock for someone who likes to decorate with French accessories. Ht 23.25" $275--$375

015.  C.1950, Japan, Singing bird music box, serial #5566. This is a very nice quality singing bird in cage. The embossed brass base and cage are perfect. The feathered bird is intact, although the yellow shade of the feathers has faded over time. The box is in working condition. The singing sound of the bird is a little soft, however the head, beak and tail move while he whistles. This example certainly rivals those made in Germany. Ht 11" $300--$500

016.  C.1910, English, 30-hour porcelain mantel timepiece. The fancy 2-piece case is marked on the bottom "Strausburg Ware - England" {note matching bottom 4" base is separate and signed the same way}. The inexpensive alarm type fit-up rear wind movement is original to the case; the cello dial a bit warped from the sun, and the rear set knob missing. Still a Great decorator clock. Ht 17.5" $150--$250

017.  C.1870, Jerome & Co., New Haven, CT, 30-hour "Sharp Gothic" or steeple clock. This cute timepiece has an internal alarm movement, original dial and hands. The label is very clean. The mahogany veneer case has an old finish. The veneer is very good except for a 1.5" loss on the right side base. The glasses are original and the lower tablet is in very good condition. The left spire has been broken and glued. Ht. 14.5". $175--$250

018.  C.1852, Noah Pomeroy, Bristol, CT, 30-hour balance escapement timepiece movement marked "N. Pomeroy / Bristol, CT U.S" on front plate. Decorated cast iron case with pearl inlay. This clock was shown as the "Putnam" model in the 1852 and 1853 Jerome catalogs (who probably marketed the finished clocks). The paint decoration has deterioration and wear as usually found on these. The hands, dial plate, dial paint, and brass bezel are reproductions, but very well done. Ht. 10.5" $250--$350

019.  C.1875, Seth Thomas Clock Co., "Cabinet #1", cottage clock, 8-day time with separate alarm. Most of the rosewood veneer on the case is good condition, but there is a filled in repair on the door and veneer loss on the base; an attractive base molding [1/8 inch] has been added that looks fine and could be removed if you are a purist. As typical of Seth Thomas dials this is also flaking and will need restoration. There is a clean label in the case. This clock uses movement described as 9A-T in Owen Burt's cottage clock literature, a bit more desirable than the 30 hour versions. {Note bell removed temporarily for foto of label.} Clean and running. Ht 10" $100--$150

020.  C.1969, Horolovar Co., New York, Terwilliger's reproduction of the famous "Ignatz" flying pendulum timepiece, in outstanding original condition, still in factory box, unused, with the flying ball still in its little bag. This little novelty timepiece is in pretty good condition {made in Germany}, serial #3450. The clock and box are really like new; a find for the collector. {Please leave in box if previewing} Ht 10.5" $200--$400

021.  C.1969, Horolovar Co., 8-day "Dickory, Dickory, Dock" mouse timepiece, warranty-serial #01901. This mahogany model is in good condition. The veneer in the front has a few dryness splits {still looks OK}. All the brass numbers are intact and the mouse is original. This clock is running robustly and rings a bell twice a day when the mouse drops at 1 o'clock. These clocks have become quite collectable over the past few years. Ht 24.5" $275--$375

022.  C.1889, E. N. Welch Mfg, Forestville, Conn, "8-Inch AXTELL", Gilt, 8-day time and strike, in excellent original condition. If you hold this clock in your hand you say to yourself, I'd like to take that home. There are very minor case imperfections, however, from the original painted dial to the original horse table, to the original grain painted case, and finally a super original label protected under plastic on the rear, this one "talks to you". Height 18.6" $200--$300

023.  C.1975, German, Repro of 18th Century rack clock in excellent original condition. This clock has been cleaned as evidenced by repair sticker on the rear. Many of these are fussy and like to stop but this one runs well, the little "cows tail" pendulum wagging briskly back and forth. Runs about a day before you must raise the entire movement to the top of the rack and gently release it. Ht 31" $150--$250

024.  C.1894, Seth Thomas Clock Co., "Paris", 8-day time/strike mantel clock. This French style clock with adamantine veneer and gilt mountings is in excellent condition, exceptions noted. The front panel shows a little crazing in one area, possibly from the sun. There is a little chip on the black adamantine on one top back corner. The bezel glass is missing; been gone a long time and the embossed brass dial has gone dark. The hands are original. The movement is complete & sound, properly signed and the pendulum is original. The clock strikes on a spiral steel gong. These "French" models do not turn up often. Ht 16" $250--$350

025.  C.1906, Waterbury Clock Co., "Crane" 8-day wall timepiece in good restored condition. This oak case has been refinished. The original dial has turned dark from age. A small portion of the lower section that supports the dial has been broken off, with one side being repaired and the other not original. This has caused the lower half of the dial to sag more than normal. The upper glass is original, while the lower is a replacement. There is a 90% label on the back, and 98% label inside the case. The dial support is easily repaired. Ht 37" $250--$350

026.  C.1838, David Dutton, Mont Vernon, NH, 30-hour time/strike/alarm wood movement column and splat shelf clock. This clock has been heavily restored. The door has been re-veneered in walnut; the tiger maple splat and columns are intact. The dial is clean, and the alarm movement that strikes a bell on top of the clock is intact. The upper glass is a replacement, as is the mirror. Still a great looking NH clock. With 3 weights. Ht 31.5" $400--$500

027.  C.1900, Seth Thomas, Oak Cabinet clock in very good original condition. This is a model we have not seen before, but is quite attractive, with burled inserts around the dial and in the arched trim at the top. The 8-day movement strikes the hours on a cathedral gong, and the halves on a cupped bell. The only thing that keeps this from being excellent is that the dial has come loose from the bezel along the bottom margin, and needs re-attaching. Ht 14" $200--$250

028.  C.1902, William L. Gilbert Clock., "Champion N" 8-day time/strike shelf clock. This oak cased model is one of the more unusual cabinet-gingerbread designs. The case has been refinished, and stained with walnut color to match other furniture in the house {a bit dark}. The paper dial is very good condition for its age. There is a very clean & full label on the back. The pendulum has a cast design. Clean and running. The label has written on it that it was sold on Jan. 31, 1902. Ht 18.25" $150--$250

029.  C.1900, New Haven, "CLOTHO", figural clock, as-found. This clock suffered some case damage; the "wings" are absent from the urn over the clock {and urn is upside down}; the little trim above the dial has been folded over and is separating from the case. Still it has a good open escapement dial and the clock is otherwise complete and sound. Movement would benefit from service. Ht 16" Would be $750 without damage. $350--$450

030.  C.1875, F. Kroeber Clock Co., "Clinton" 8-day time/strike shelf clock. The walnut case appears to have its original finish that has been cleaned and polished. The original dial is in very good condition for its age. The original tablet has a fancy pattern that is partly worn away. The clock has an exceptionally nice "indicator" pendulum; note the F/S scale is dark, but the old gilding on the pendulum frame is bright and flashy. The label on the back is very dark and about 50% there. Ht 20" $200--$300

031.  C.1940, {dated} Seth Thomas Clock Co., 8-day time U. S. Navy Mark I Deck Clock. This timepiece has the serial no. 4731. The brass cased timepiece is mounted on a mounting plate and swings out to be wound and set from the rear. The brass case is in very nice condition with some minor roughness from use. The dial is in exceptionally nice condition with original hands. Note luminous paint on hands and 5-minute markers has discolored. Ht 8.25" $250--$350

032.  C.1907, Simplex Time Recorder Co., Gardiner, Mass., 15-day timepiece. This oak case model appears to have its original finish. The original dial has some paint flaking around the mounting screws, and the trademarks are slightly worn. The movement is a Seth Thomas No. 50, double spring, time. There is a factory label in the lower door that talks about operating the "cylinder recorder" on 12 or 24 hour paper.; "Never use larger than #10 rubber band to hold sheet on cylinder". It specifies the setting of a thumb screw to change the speed. This timepiece does not have this recorder, nor does it have room for one, so the device may have been external to the clock {?}. The movement winds with a normal key, however there is no key for the locking doors. Ht 26" $200--$300

033.  C.1910, German, Hamburg American Clock Co., 8-day Westminster chime bracket clock in the Jugendstil style, and complete with original wall bracket. The 3-train movement chimes on 4 rods. This oak case is very nice condition with original finish. There is an age crack in the front panel, and the case has some minor scratches and dings. The porcelain dial is perfect and the hands are original. The movement is stamped with two cross arrows that identifies the movement maker as the Hamburg American Clock Co. There is a metal label on the back giving the name of the retailer: "Hermann Bock, Uhrmacher, Bücherplatz 19, Breslau". The clock is complete and sound; runs & chimes but would benefit from service. Ht. 16.5" $200--$300

034.  C.1910, German, Junghans, 8-day Westminster chime Tambour mantel clock. The mahogany case is in good original condition with a only couple of minor scratches and edge dings. The dial is very good; only a couple of very small areas of tarnish. The hands are original. The signed Junghans 3-train movement is very clean and chimes on four steel rods. Ht 10.75" $100--$200

035.  C.1920, German, 8-Day Westminster chime mantel clock in very good original condition. This is a very clean mahogany case in Queen Anne style. There is a small split in the veneer at each end of the case just above the feet {does not show in image, but you can see it in person}. The silvered dial is perfect and with raised brass numerals that are gilded; hands are original. The movement has 5 rods; chimes on 4 and strikes on 2 of the rods. This is a heavy movement with removable barrels so that springs may be serviced separately. Ht 11.25" $125--$225

036.  C.1900, French, 8-day time & strike marble mantel clock, in very good original condition. The marble case is good condition, with only minor edge roughness, commensurate with normal wear and tear. Case has inset onyx side and bottom panels that are deep red/gray. The clock was retailed by "A. Stowell & Co., Boston" as printed on the dial. The porcelain dial and beveled door glass are perfect, and the hands are original. What is unusual is this clock has a jeweled platform lever movement, rather than the more common pendulum type; movement marked Isochronal, V-V Lever; just manages to tick and strike, and would benefit from service. The clock strikes on a round gong on a vertical rod. Ht 10" $175--$275

037.  C.1878, F. Kroeber Clock Co., New York, 8-day time/strike shelf clock. This is cute little walnut clock is in generally good condition with original finish. The paper dial has some stains and some darkening from age. The left rear finial has been repaired {but amazingly all 4 finials are still there. The bezel & bezel glass are original. There is a nice label on the back. The movement is signed F. Kroeber. There is a dry split in the front panel of the case. Overall a good example of this model. Ht 14.75" $200--$300

038.  C.1928, Seth Thomas Clock Co., "Cambridge", 8-day time/strike pillar and scroll shelf clock. This clock is in very good original condition, except for some flaking of the Mt. Vernon tablet {someone has painted over the rear in an effort to stabilize it}. Paint loss is in the area of the tree on the right of the house. The dial, hands, case and glasses are original. There are a couple of minor scuff marks on the base. The only other shortcoming for this clock are the two smaller finials. One of them must have suffered damage to the tip and the other was shortened to match. Almost anyone with a lathe could turn new tips to add to the finials; or enjoy as is. Ht 25" $275--$375

039.  C.1870, Seth Thomas. Thomaston, Ct., 8-Day Column and Cornice and except for the replaced dial, in excellent original condition. This clock was bought out of a home in Woodstock, Ct around 25 years ago. The dial was sent off to be restored and lost in transit. So it has a new dial. This clock is worth searching for an old ST dial. The rosewood veneer is very good with only a chip or 2; the tablets a dream for an ornithologist, label great, and the best part is the super faux shell columns with original gilt capitals. Note on one weight there are some practice holes drilled in the bottom by someone testing a carbide drill; not visible and does not affect operation. Ht 32" $500--$700

040.  C.1884, Seth Thomas Clock Co., "Parlor Calendar No. 1" 8-day time/strike calendar clock, in generally fair condition. The rosewood veneer on the case is photogenic but there are losses on both bezels and the curved molding surrounding the center panel; veneer on top cornice is replaced with mahogany. The dials have some paint loss {chips} and the touch up does not match well. The calendar rollers have turned a bit dark with age, but are intact. The hands, weights, and the door glass are original; otherwise complete and sound, and with full label. Pendulum in box with weights. Ht 32" $500--$700

041.  C.1880, Ithaca Calendar Clock Co., "No. 11 Octagon" 8-day time/strike calendar clock in generally good original condition. This is a relatively clean walnut case with original finish, dial and hands, dial now a bit yellowed. The paper date rollers are dark and the day of the week paper is torn and falling off the roller. The dial has a little darkness from age and there is some wear around the strike side winding hole probably caused by a missing brass grommet. The octagon top has separated at some point and someone used nails to reattach the pieces. The suspension wire is too long and the pendulum does not have a proper rating wire {it is old}. Ht 21" $500--$700

042.  C.1909 {dated}, German, Junghans, "Berliner" style wall clock in very good original condition. This is a very good looking oak clock, complete with original top and finials {tip to center finial is broken off, but not noticeable}. This clock was a 25th anniversary present, and bears an engraved silver plaque with the recipient's initials and the dates 1884--1909. The well made 8-day Junghans movement looks as if has not been serviced since new, and although it ticks and strikes through the grime, it will need cleaning. It strikes the hours on a heavy double coil, deep toned, cathedral gong signed "Germania". Dial, hands, pendulum and case finish are original; note pendulum is behind a glass door. Clock is fully wound, so please don't wind more. Ht 35.5" $500--$700

043.  C.1900, German, Müller & Co, "R-A" regulator, 8-day time and strike on a gong, in generally good condition with restorations. The walnut case has been refinished and the top crest and bottom finials are new; some veneer repairs and old wood worm holes {no evidence of activity}. Has grid pendulum, good porcelain dial, and original hands. The well made Müller movement has solid plates and cut pinions and dead beat escapement with adjustable pallets. The movement is marked with a large rose above letters R-S-M {refer to Karl Kochmann's book on German trademarks, 1977, page54}. Serial #2654. 2 extra holes in back indicate movement may not be original to the case. Still looks fine and runs OK. Ht 32" $225--$325

044.  C.1910, William L. Gilbert Clock Co., "Observatory", 8-day regulator wall timepiece. This nice pressed oak case has been refinished. The original dial is a little worn and stained and showing the normal signs of age. Both glasses are original, the bottom repainted from the rear in an effort to preserve it. The pendulum is original. The calendar hand is a new replacement. Overall a decent clock; seems to run. Ht 37" $275--$375

045.  C.1889, E. N. Welch Mfg. Co., "Cabinet No. 3", 8-day time/strike mantel clock. This is quite a nice polished mahogany case with original finish, losses as noted. The gold highlights in the incised areas on the front have been touched up in places. The porcelain dial has a chip at the pendulum adjustment arbor, as well hairlines at 10 & 5. The beveled door glass is perfect. A little decorative knob that covers a screw hole in the top of the case is missing; lower left front panel is missing a small piece of mahogany, neither is very noticeable. The hands are original. The case houses a "Patti" type movement with open escapement. In 1889 Welch modified their movement to include visible escapements, for which demand was increasing. This is one of the cases designed to accept the new style movement. There is a very nice label on the back ; overall a decent clock. Ht 17" $500--$700

046.  C.1920, German, 30-hour time and quarter strike Cuckoo and Quail wall clock. This is a nice clean clock with maple leaf carvings, relatively small for a 3 train. The two birds are original and intact. The bellows are in working order. The bone hands are original. The carvings are in good shape with only minor losses to tips and a glue repair on the pendulum. The movement is running and the quarter hour quail is crisp and noisy and the hour cuckoo is very pleasant. Ht 20" $250--$350

047.  C.1900, French, 8-day time/strike crystal regulator, with open escapement on the dial. The brass case is generally clean, but there is some damage on the right corner molding on the base, and the brass rear door is a replacement for a glass door that is now lost. The porcelain dial has a couple of hairline cracks. The hands and oversize mercury pendulum are original. One of the beveled side glasses has a chip on the corner. The other 2 glasses are perfect. A substantial and impressive clock. Ht 12.75" $300--$400

048.  C.1890, French, Black slate and Onyx mantel clock in very good original condition. This clock has special VV Patent center shaft winding mechanism. Note also that the winding stem is 2/3 there, the last 1.25" got broken away long ago, but the stem still winds the clock if you pull it out about one quarter inch, tip the handle and wind. This is repairable by a good machinist, or can still be wound as is. The well made gong striking movement is marked with the Patent info {Pat 3628, 1885} and with serial number 1439 and matching number on the original pendulum. Note this case has floral incising and most of original silver and gold leaf décor intact. Ht 9" $275--$375

049.  C.1937, Lux Clock Mfg. Co., Waterbury, Conn., "Cat", 30-hour novelty timepiece. This little gray timepiece with moving eyes is in nice condition. The original paint is worn along the edges and the hands have some paint loss; the original aluminum tail has been bent and paint has flaked off at the bends. The back of the case is signed by the maker, with patent info. Despite the damaged tail, this is a good example of this model, and running robustly. Ht 7.5" $175--$275

050.  C.1920, German, Jahresuhrenfabrik, 400 Day clock with disc pendulum and small dial. This is a nice original clock from a home in Randolph, Mass. The only missing item is lower suspension block which is available from Horolovar Co {susp wire should be renewed at the same time}. Refer to the repair guide, 10th edition, plate 1471. With original heavy dome. Ht 11" $125--$225

050a.  C.1930, Keininger & Obergfell, 400-day Louvre timepiece. The rear plate of the movement is marked "Sokol Montag & Co.", see plate 1523 [10th Edition, 400 Day Clock Repair Guide]. Also bears serial number 17387. This is one of the large models and is overall very nice condition with the old dome intact. The areas that were covered by the dome are relatively free of tarnish with the bright and satin areas still well defined. The base is in need of polishing. The porcelain dial is perfect and the hands are original. Ht. 15.5" $200--$300

051.  C.1878, E. N. Welch Mfg Co., "Verdi", 8-day time/strike, octagon long drop school clock, with restorations. The rosewood veneer is in pretty good condition, but there are areas along the molded edge that have veneer chips, or minor loss. The veneer on the flat areas is fine. The dial has been professionally repainted, along with Welch information in the margin. The gilt molding on the bottom door has been gold painted. Has proper Verdi movement with seconds bit. The hands are replacements; second bit is for a ST#2 and needs to have the stem shortened a bit. Runs. Label on rear has some losses but is very good. Ht 31" $300--$500

052.  C.1855, Henry Sperry, 18 Maiden Lane, New York, 30 hour cottage timepiece in simple grain painted case. Original "upside down" movement, original hands, and very good original graining on case. Dial is original paint with normal chipping around key hole. Very fine original tablet. Label has some loss, but readable. One of the cleanest ones of these I have seen. Ht 12" $300--$400

053.  C.1900, French, 8-day, 4-dial timepiece for the Swiss market. The oak case is in generally good condition with damage on the corners of the top molding and the flat side panels have lifting/bubbling of the veneer. The porcelain dials are signed "Hry Marc". The hands are original. The timepiece is run by a French jeweled balance/lever movement, with a distribution gear in the center to drive all 4 dials. This case is made in Georgian style with cast and gilded caryatids at each corner [8 in all], and with pineapple finials and turned bun feet. The bell at top is decorative. Quite unusual. Ht 13.5" $400--$500

054.  C.1900, French, Crystal Regulator, 8-day time/strike, with fancy brilliant surround dial, in good original condition, except for replaced front glass. The dial is signed "Smith Patterson & Co.". The well made French movement is signed "A-1 France", and running fine. The panel in the front door has been replaced with a flat pane of glass. The beveled panel on the back door has a tiny chip on the bottom right corner {would still look OK if transferred to the front}. The other panels are fine. The mercury pendulum is original and intact. Ht 12" $275--$375

055.  C.1890, Seth Thomas Clock Co., 8-day walnut gingerbread clock. We couldn't find this example in the Seth Thomas catalog, but it is all original and in excellent condition, a one family clock from Connecticut, that lived briefly in Wisc. The original dial with a nickel-plated embossed bezel has darkened a little from age. The finish and the hands are original. There is a label in the bottom of the case that is very dark and impossible to read. The tablet and pendulum are original; uses a central leader with "City" series pendulum. With old rear repair stickers from Manitowoc, Wisc and Greenwich, Conn. About as good as it gets for a gingerbread. Ht 21.75" $175--$275

056.  C.1843, L. & F. Andrews, Bristol, Conn., 30-hour time/strike {brass mov't} shelf clock. This clock is unusual as you normally see these cases with New York maker's names on the label. The mahogany veneered case has been stripped and has some minor veneer loss. The top and bottom edges are veneered in Rosewood. The wooden dial has been repainted. The minute hand is a replacement. The top dust cover is new {should be 2-piece, but is single piece}. Both glasses are original, and the clock is otherwise complete and sound. A clock with a similar tablet can be seen in "A Treasury of American Clocks" by Brooks Palmer, page 198. Ht 26" $175--$275

057.  C.1850, Chauncey Jerome, New Haven, Conn., 30-hour time/strike empire shelf clock in very good condition. The mahogany veneer is quite good with minor chips on the top and bottom edges and at the door knob; the case retaining original finish. The wooden dial is in good condition with some fading and minor wear. The movement is properly signed. The upper glass is original. The mirror in the door is old but probably not original {looks fine}. These cases are sometimes found with fusee movements of various types, but this one is weight driven. Ht 24.5" $400--$600

058.  C.1910, French for Black Starr & Frost, New York, Mini brass cased carriage timepiece in an angular square case without feet, and in good original condition. Carry case, movement and porcelain dial are all signed as in headline, and a tiny jeweled lever platform spans the plates. Movement is ticking sluggishly, and would benefit from service. We used a watch key to wind it, and you'll need to get a tiny clock key for winding. Outer carrying case with some leather losses. Note foto is deceiving as the dial diameter on this clock is only 1.1"; it is quite cute in person. Ht of clock with handle up 3.25", height of case 3.6" $200--$300

059.  C.1970, French for Tiffany & Co., Brass cased carriage clock, time, strike, repeat & alarm, in very good original condition, with original leather covered carry case. This clock was received as a gift in the 1970s and represents the best that Paris was producing at the time. This clock has not been serviced since new and although the time side is running fine {retains original Swiss platform}, the strike is sluggish. Porcelain dial is perfect with Tiffany trademark; minor spots on case where lacquer has worn through. Also retains original key. Case with Tiffany logo as well; ht of case = 6.5" Ht of clock, handle up = 7.25" $500--$700

060.  C.1995 {dated}, Henri E. Hirschel, Westwood, Mass, 8-day Massachusetts shelf clock. This is a solidly made reproduction of a period clock. The base panel is veneered in what looks like Carpathian Elm burl. The rest of the case is mahogany. The movement appears to be a Kilbourn and Proctor, but we did not take off the dial to look; dial is signed by the maker. The hood does not slip off like the original, but is made as a one piece case. Access to the case is removal of the backboard. Hirschel had a small following for his repro clocks; note he used a weight from Foster Campos. Ht 37" $1,000--$1,500

061.  C.1870, Henry J. Davies, New York, "Young America" 30-hour wall timepiece. This is a cute little novelty timepiece with a milkglass dial. It is amazing that this little timepiece survived as they were inexpensive and easily broken. The dial plate retains most of its gold paint decoration; the chapter ring is well worn. There is nice label on the back that describes this as the "Young America" model. The hands and pendulum are original, but wire to adjust pendulum is broken. A very small glue block on top of case is missing, but is easily restored. Uses a small round movement signed H. J. DAVIES. Ht 7" $500--$700

062.  C.1910, Seth Thomas "Office No. 6" oak cased store regulator in very good condition, time only. The only thing that keeps this from being excellent is the fact that someone lightly varnished over the entire case giving it a syruppy look {original finish in intact beneath, and some 4 ought steel wool would take this off with some patient rubbing}. As the catalog states, the top may be removed if a "Plain Case is Preferred". This clock sold for $8 in 1910. Retains original, dial, hands, movement, finish and metal index inside bottom of case. Also with original label inside, that has been varnished over like the rest of the case. Actually looks quite decent as is. Ht 36" $300--$400

063.  C.1885, William L. Gilbert Clock Co., "Dacca", 8-day time/strike shelf clock, in very good original condition {exceptions noted}. The dial has turned dark from age. The original compensating pendulum is signed. The tablet is extra nice and the hands are original. There is a very clean label on the back. The only problem this clock has is the two back finials are missing. Fortunately the missing finials are the same as the front, so you have examples to use to duplicate them. The spring latch for the door is missing {a simple piece of sheet brass}. This clock has been well cared for. Ht 21" $200--$300

064.  C.1911, Chelsea Clock Co., 8-day time, tambour timepiece with 2 3/4" dial. This is a Tambour No. 2, note similarity to tambour #3 below, however the movement sits higher in the cradled base. The Chelsea sales records show that this clock was sold to Grainger-Hannon Co. on October 14, 1911 {see also lot 70}. The silvered "special" dial with raised numerals is in excellent condition. The timepiece has the serial # 60613, and numbers match on both movement and case. It appears that this case was originally satin gold, and most of the gold has been polished off {Chelsea records confirm it was finished in "Satin Gold"}. These small models of Tambour 1 & 2 were discontinued in 1917. Width = 9", ht 6" $350--$550

065.  C.1925, Chelsea Clock Co., for Tiffany, NY, "Tambour No. 3", 8-day time & house strike mantel clock in very good original condition. The heavy bronze case is in nice condition, some oxidation in the crevices. The silvered dial has a few small tarnished area, and is signed Tiffany & Co., New York. The case and movement have the serial no. 167022, running and striking. The case originally had a dark copper-bronze finish, most of which has been polished to brass. With a genuine Chelsea key. Width = 17 1/2", ht 9" $700--$900

065a.  C.1900, English Brass Cased Timepiece, in a polished brass case with an Anglo Saxon warrior on top. This clock has a unique layout with center seconds, and the minutes and hours showing on a small dial below the seconds hand. Has a robust and well made going barrel movement with lever escapement. The engraved and silvered brass dial is in good condition. Note F/S regulation is by a shaft above the seconds hand. There are no marking of any kind on either the case or dial to give us an idea of the manufacturer or the special purpose of the clock. Very eye catching. Runs briskly. Dial diameter = 7", ht 16.5" $300--$400

066.  C.1929, Waterbury Clock Co., "COMMODORE" 8-day barometer/clock set in very good original condition, except for one missing "handle" {see foto below 6}. The red brass case is in nice shape, but would benefit from a polishing. The silvered dials are in excellent condition with original hands. The reference hand for the barometer is set by rotating the ship's wheel. The clock is also wound by rotating the its ship's wheel. The hands for the clock are set by lifting a lever on the top of the case and rotating the ship's wheel. The thermometer is intact. See Tran Duy Ly's 2001 book on Waterbury Clocks, figure 2060; his price $450. The missing handle can be turned on a small lathe; runs but not for a full week. Ht 6.5" $225--$325

067.  C.1910, Seth Thomas Clock Co., "Navy Lever" 30-hour marine timepiece in very good original condition. This nickel plated brass example is in pretty nice condition with some minor dings and scratches from use. The bezel snaps onto the case and is held with safety chains when detached; note you must first put the top of the bezel over one stationery retainer. A thumbscrew below 6 releases the lower latch and allows the bezel to be removed or attached. Most importantly, the movement winds on the side of the case, to the right of 3. Assuming it was running on time, there was no need to remove the bezel as the winding key fits externally. The hands are original. The silvered dial has some minor scratches. Ht 7.25" $275--$375

068.  C.1951, Seth Thomas Clock Co., "Corsair-6", 8-day marine timepiece, in good original condition. This brass cased timepiece is very clean, and with a good silvered dial with only minor discoloration. The hands are original. The timepiece has an 11-jewel lever movement with Breguet type hairspring and compensated escapement with sweep second hand. This was among the better spring movements that Seth Thomas produced. Ht 7.25" $300--$400

069.  C.1975, Chelsea Clock Co., "Pilot" Barometer. This brass cased instrument is in excellent condition. The lacquer finish on the bezel has alligatored a little. The silvered 4.5" dial with scale is excellent. Like the clocks, barometers could be mounted on a wall or you could purchase a display base for sitting on a shelf or desk. Ht 9" $175--$225

070.  C.1912, Chelsea for Grainger-Hannan-Kay Co, Detroit, 6 inch WARDROOM, ships bell in generally good condition. This is an unusual case with "OG" molded side. Serial number 76589 matches on both case and movement. The movement is clean and running strongly, however, the strike warning lever is a bit out of adjustment and it is not giving the right number of bells; clock is otherwise xlnt. This unusual case should attract interest from die hard Chelsea collectors; note Wardroom models were normally time only, so this was certainly a special order. Chelsea records indicate this clock was sold on June 1, 1912. Diameter = 10.25" $400--$600

071.  C.1917, Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, CHELSEA model ship's bell clock with 6" dial, hinged bezel with button latch, as-found. This red brass case was brushed against a high speed wire wheel, which has left a lined texture to the brass. There are no deep pits, and this could be buffed out with patience. This clock was retailed by Max Kuner Co., Seattle, the dial so engraved. Serial number 111544; runs and strikes; overall good condition. Interestingly, Chelsea records indicate this clock was originally sold in 1917 to the Lebolt Co, and then returned as a non-op to Chelsea, and it was repaired and re-dialled for Kuner and shipped on January 5, 1918. Diam = 7.8" $300--$400

072.  C.1838, Chauncey Boardman, Bristol, Conn., 30-hour time/strike/alarm wood movement half column and splat shelf clock. This clock has a groaner type movement with alarm. The veneer on the case is in good condition. The hinges on the door have been moved. There has been some veneer repair on the base and losses on the base and top. The thin veneer areas just to the left of the right column is damaged. The right chimney needs repair. The splat is original. The gilt areas on the columns have been overpainted with gold paint. The dial is in very nice condition with just a little damage near the center. The alarm hand and the wooden detent that slips over the hour pipe are missing. The rest of the alarm movement is intact. Ht 33.75" $150--$250

073.  C.1845, Brewster & Ingrahams, Bristol, CT, 30-hour brass spring "Sharp Gothic" or steeple clock. The movement is original and the brass springs are intact. This clock has a nice label, original movement and very good original painted zinc dial. The hour hand is original and minute hand is an old replacement, but the spade could be filed off to make a proper pointer. The clock's case appears to have been roughly scraped during refinishing and the curved moldings have been re-veneered and could be improved. The door veneer is original, but the pressed brass escutcheon is missing. A plus is the original "cross" spires which are usually broken on this model. The faux-cut glass stenciled door tablet by William B. Fenn is original and in fairly good condition (these rarely survive in excellent condition). Although photogenic, the general condition is just good. Ht. 20". $250--$350

074.  C.1850, Brewster & Ingrahams, Bristol, CT, 8-day Round Gothic or "beehive" clock. Refinished rosewood veneered case is in excellent condition. Ivory door escutcheon is intact. Original ribbed plate movement (which will advance strike by pulling hammer to left) is stamped with firm's name. Painted zinc dial with raised chapter has typical chips around perimeter and around hand shaft hole. Dial does not appear to have been signed. The time keyhole is slightly enlarged, but screw holes in dial plate match those in the case, so dial appears to be original to the clock. Hour hand is original and minute hand is an old replacement. Good intact label. Decalcomania glass in lower door has flaking and is a period glass, but has come from another clock as it is trimmed on right side making center of design off center. Ht. 18.75". $300--$400

075.  C.1850, Forestville Manufacturing Co., Bristol, CT, 30-hour OOG shelf clock. Exceptional mahogany veneered case with very minor chips and original finish. Interesting painted tablet is original with minor flaking. Superb original painted zinc dial with typical chips around keyholes and firm name stamped on it. Original hands. Movement is die stamped with firm's name. Very good label is slightly faded, but has engraving of original 1833 Forestville Mfg. Co. factory which was destroyed by fire in 1853. An OG to be proud of. Ht. 26" $200--$300

076.  C.1856, E. N. Welch At the old Establishment, late J. C. Brown, Forestville, CT, 8-day spring-driven OOG shelf clock. The original movement and dial of this clock are marked "J. C. Brown, Forestville, CT." Large grommets have been added to the dial which has its original paint (though some is lifted from the dial and fragile). The label is very good and shows the J. C. Brown factory built in 1853 to replace an earlier one destroyed by fire. Hands are original, but pendulum bob is new. The mahogany veneered case is in nice condition and the original decalcomania tablet shows soldiers on horses [Napoleon?]. This clock would have been in Browns inventory and relabeled after acquisition by Welch; case never had cord slots nor pulleys. Ht. 25.75". $400--$500

077.  C.1840, Orton, Prestons & Co., Farmington, CT, 30-hour wooden movement shelf clock in "column & cornice" case in very good original condition. The mahogany veneered case retains original finish. It has a few veneer chips on the base and a few on the cornice (both side pieces to the cornice need gluing). The mirror in the cornice is original. The full columns on the case have original tortoise shell graining and gilt capitals and bases and a gilt band one-third the way down the columns (one capital has a chip in it and the other has a crack, but they do not detract from this interesting case). The case never had feet. The painted wooden dial is beautifully gilt decorated and in fine condition. The two reverse tablets are wonderful. The upper one has a gilt border and reverse painting of a Gothic church. It has some loss and lifting (stabilized) and some of the ochre border is restored. The lower door tablet is stenciled with gilt and silver powder and is in superb original condition. The 30-hour wooden movement is original with brass bushings as noted on the label. The hands are original, but the pendulum bob is modern {easily remedied}. A clock welcome in any American collection. Ht 31.25". $300--$500

078.  C.1909, Seth Thomas Clock Co., 8-day time/strike mantel clock, with box. The black and green adamantine case on this clock is in almost perfect condition with just a little roughness on the back edge of the case. The original paper dial is very nice with just a minor stain. The hands are original. The neat thing about this clock is it has an original shipping container. This original wooden box is marked on both sides with the Seth Thomas name. The wooden box was assembled with tongue and groove boards. There are remains of a label on the side of the box that may have described the contents or was a shipping label. It is very unusual to find an original shipping container and to see how it was made. The clock companies must have consumed a huge quantity of wood just to make the shipping crates. The top to the shipping box is probably not original as the holes do not line up and the lid would probably have been nailed shut and not have used screws. Ht 11.5" $200--$300

079.  C.1900, English, Postal Fusee Dial clock in good condition, movement clean and running. Note this movement originally had a chain which has been replaced with cord. I see a couple of English fellows selling fusee chains for around $50 each on eBay {not to be confused with Chinese chains which will not fit}. The dial is in good condition, appears to have been touched up at least once in its life, with the crown of Edward 7th above the center shaft. With original pendulum. Dial diameter 11" ht 15" $400--$500

080.  C.1905, German, Freiburg United Clock Factories, 2-weight "Vienna Regulator", in good restored condition. This clock retains original movement, top, pendulum and beat scale. All 5 finials are newly turned {look OK, but are a bit loose}, and the plaster eagle is a reproduction, stained to match. The well made movement is virtually identical to a Becker as Freiburg United took over their Silesia operations in 1898. The dial is perfect and the hands original and strikes the hours on a melodious gong. Despite the replaced finials, a nice entry level 2-weight wall clock; clean and running. Ht 51" $800--$1,200

081.  C.1870, German, Gustav Becker, 2-Weight "Vienna Regulator" in good restored condition. The case was original rosewood grained, and has been refinished, some of the graining remains, but most is absent. The movement bears Becker trademark and serial #139,008; note the country of manufacture has been carefully obliterated on either side of the trademark on the back plate {does not affect the operation of the movement, and was done neatly at a factory}. The porcelain dial is excellent; note tip of minute hand is missing and hand has an additional repair as well. Retains original 4-spoke pulleys, pendulum and weights {minor dings in weights commensurate with age}. Movement is clean and running. Note tip of minute shaft was damaged and hand is now held on with threaded nut. Ht 47" $750--$1,000

082.  C.1870, Seth Thomas, "Parlor Calendar No. 1", 2-weight, 8-day double dial perpetual calendar in rosewood, and in generally good+ condition. The rosewood veneer is about 98% intact with only minor losses; has a great Thomaston label plus calendar directions inside the door. The rollers are original and still legible. The dials have been professionally repainted. Has original iron weights, pendulum and case hardware, and the case retains original finish. This model is often found in distressed condition, and this is a welcome change. Movements are clean and operational. Ht 33" $800--$1,000

083.  C.1928, Seth Thomas, Engine Room Clock, with 8-day double spring time only movement, and in very good original condition. Only some wear around the winding holes keeps this from being excellent. The case is intact with no dents and the original dial is still bright and with good chapter and numerals. Is running OK. Diameter 7" $175--$275

084.  C.1850, Brewster & Ingrahams, 8-Day mahogany steeple with typical ribbed plate movement, now with steel springs, alarm absent. Has an excellent B &I label, original pendulum bob, and with a Wm. B. Fenn tablet, with minor restoration to the red strawberries in the center {al little red paint applied from the rear; stencil is still fine}. The dial is completely new and the hands are modern. Overall a photogenic example of a restored steeple clock. Ht 19" $250--$350

085.  C.1875, Ithaca Calendar Clock Co., "No. 7, Shelf Cottage", 8-day time & strike, perpetual calendar clock., as-found but in good condition. This clock has a lot of positive things: decent rear label, original untouched finish and dials, decent rollers {a bit dark}, even the original pendulum/key envelope tacked to the bottom of the case {torn}. Negatives = it needs both glasses; top absent and bottom cracked {plain flat glass}. Lots of potential. Ht 22" $500--$800

086.  C.1870, Geo. H. Taylor, Providence, RI, weight regulator in good original condition /except/ for the paper dial over the original dial pan. This is a well made clock, the movement and parts numbered with serial #105. See American Clocks, Vol 3, by Spitler & Bailey, page 289 for additional confirmation. This movement is properly signed. Worth investing in a dial painting. Ht 30.5" $1,000--$1,500

087.  C.1920, Waltham Mini Spring Banjo, in very good original condition. This clock has country scene tablets, reverse painted on glass with gold leaf borders; some lifting on painted border. The case is a rope front with bracket and balls; original eagle. These clocks utilize Waltham's rugged 8-day car clock movement, with wind through the front plate, and out at 4 o'clock on the dial. Includes tiny key; don’t lose this or winding will be a problem. Seems to run a couple of hours and stop so is in need of a cleaning. Note bottom bracket has been re-glued once. Ht 20.5" $600--$800

088.  C.1920, Waltham Mini Spring Banjo, in generally good original condition. The case is a rope front with bracket and balls; original eagle This clock has Perry's Victory tablets, reverse painted on glass with gold leaf borders; with significant lifting of borders, some design missing; will need attention to preserve the tablets. These clocks utilize Waltham's rugged car clock movement, with wind through the front plate, and out at 4 o'clock on the dial. Includes original Waltham key with handle in shape of a "W". Seems to run OK. Note bezel latch does not want to hold. Ht 20.5" $400--$600

089.  C.1830, 8-day New Hampshire Mirror clock, now associated [married] with a banjo movement of the same period, likely by Dunning. This attractive clock has seen a lot of restoration. The dial and the dial glass are replacements. The numbers and the signature on the dial have been restored. There is evidence from examining the signature of L. Curtis on the dial that despite some touch up, the signature appears genuine. The hands are old, but may not have been made with the movement. The characteristics of the movement suggest that it was made by Dunning, who was an apprentice and in partnership with Curtis; note mov't has been set "into" the backboard to keep handshaft away from the glass. The case itself has proper dovetailed corners and the beveled edge door frame has always been with the case. Runs OK. Ht 32" $600--$800

090.  C.1910, French, Ladies Boudoir Alarm clock, with Louis XVI style porcelain flowers in vines around the movement. This clock is dirty, as-found, from storage, but the flowers are exceptional, none are missing and only the slightest of damage here and there. The marble base is intact with no damage, movement, dial and hands are original. Ht 10" $250--$350

091.  C.1910, German, Junghans, Westminster chime bracket clock in good original condition. This clock shows good care over the years, and is running and chiming. {might benefit from oiling and adjustment, but is complete and sound}. The embossed dial has a silvered chapter ring, and with subsidiary dials in the arch for F/S and Chime/Silent. A nice beginner level chime clock. Ht 16.5" $300--$500

092.  C.1890, French, Boulle Style Mantel clock in generally good condition, with some loose brass inlay. This clock came to us from a home in Maine, and the cleaning lady has polished off all of the gilding and caught her cloth on some of the brass trim {none is missing, just loose}. The well made bell strike movement is signed R&G, Paris & London, and with original sunburst pendulum with matching number [3409]. The multi piece dial is in xlnt condition, with 12 individual cartouche numerals. Will restore nicely. Ht 13" $400--$500

093.  C.1886, New Haven Clock Co., "Regulator C.C." 8-day timepiece, in restored condition. The walnut case has been refinished. The finial and drops on this example are different than those shown in the catalog but have some age and look fine; tips to bottom drops are lacking. The original painted dial is very nice with only a minor paint flake. The door glass is not original and it would have had a decorated glass much like those found in walnut gingerbread clocks of the same period {New Haven catalog shows the proper tablet}. Ht 37.5" $650--$850

094.  C.1835, Hopkins & Alfred, Connecticut, 30-hour time/strike wood movement carved column and splat shelf clock, in very good restored condition. The label is interesting in that it has no location given, but probably was Harwinton. The case has been refinished. Both glasses look to be original. The tablet has been repainted in place and the plaster patched. Veneer wise, the case is in very nice condition. The left side return has been replaced. The top right chimney has a little damage. The original painted dial is extra nice. The wood movement was made by Hopkins and Alfred. The clock retains its original dust covers. The label is full and very clean. A nice example of their work. Ht 33.5" $450--$550

095.  C.1830, John Conger, Bristol, Conn., 30-hour time/strike wood movement carved column and eagle splat shelf clock. This is an interesting clock by one of the numerous individuals who got into the clock business in the 1830's. The case has been nicely refinished. The veneer is in very good condition with a small piece missing on the lower left block, a small chip on the base and a small piece on the lower right side of the door. The upper glass is original and the mirror looks to be original also. The original wooden back panels that protect the mirror are still in the case. This wooden movement was made by Samuel Terry. There are clocks by Conger with labels that state movements made by Samuel Terry, but this one makes no such mention. Ht 36." $500--$700

096.  C.1833, Henry Terry, Plymouth, Conn., 30-hour time/strike wood movement double decker shelf clock, with mirror between the decks and above the dial. Veneer wise this Empire/ Middletown style case is in nice condition with some minor repairs and couple of chips on the base. The dial has numerous stretch cracks to the paint and couple of screw holes where someone tried to secure the dial {by 8 & 2}. The hands are original. Early style short drop movement, with pinned hour hand. The mirrors are recent & specially made to appear antique {look great}. The bone escutcheons have been replaced with wood. Otherwise complete and sound and an interesting case style. Very good label with central tear that matches crack in backboard. Ht 33" $350--$550

097.  C.1835, John Hunt, Farmington, Con., 30-hour time/strike wood movement empire shelf clock. This round side case is typically seen with a 30 hour brass movement by Jerome, and it is nice to see one with original wood mov't. Case has been refinished. The veneer is in very good condition with only a couple of minor repairs on the base. The original upper door glass is cracked. The mirror, while very old maybe a replacement. The wood movement is brass bushed. The dial and hands are original; note dial later secured with screws through 9 & 3. Still a nice example of an uncommon combination. Ht 23.5" $250--$350

098.  C.1870, English, 2-Fusee Wall Regulator in an oak case and in very good condition. The case has been stripped and could use some more finish. The large and well made chain fusee movement has shaped plates, strikes on a deep toned cathedral gong on a large iron base, and seems to be ticking and striking robustly despite being a bit dusty. The painted dial appears to have been repainted maybe 50 years ago, as the black of the numerals goes right across the crazing; it is signed Jas. Bannister, 32 Princess St., London; it has another heavy coat of nicotine on the surface. The clock has hung in a moist area and the hands have a light coat of rust. This clock makes an imposing appearance and with a little restoration will make a reliable and good looking wall clock. Ht 43" $1,250--$1,750

099.  C.1830, Boston Area, 8-day presentation banjo, with restorations. This case has been refinished and the gold leaf covered over with gold paint. The numbers on the dial have been strenghtened. The dial now bears the signature of Aaron Willard, Boston. The throat glass is old and is probably original to the case. The lower tablet is a replacement. The bracket has losses to the gesso and one of the ball ornaments is missing. The top eagle is a replacement and is too small. The weight baffle in the bottom of the case is a replacement. The movement is original to the case and is held in with two screws. This is a period banjo that has had a hard life, but which looks very good on the wall, and is otherwise complete and sound. Ht 40" $1,250--$1,750

099a.  C.1840, Boston Area, 8-Day Banjo clock, with an original dial bearing an old signature of Aaron Willard, Jr., the case with restoration. Cosmetically this is a very attractive clock that was restored by Alden Webb of Beverly, Mass around 1950. The brass bezel and eagle are proper cast replacements; the tablets are new, and the throat tablet now cracked. The case has been regilded and the bottom acorn is new and with gold paint only. The pinned plate movement is clean and running; no signature and not of enough quality to have been Willard's work {it is nonetheless well made}. In running order. Ht 40" $1,250--$1,750

099b.  C.1850, Howard & Davis, Boston, "Banjo No. 4", in good condition, except for changes noted. The bottom tablet is a replacement and the oval is not of the proper size [it is close]. The lead weight should be cast iron with a "4" marking. The pendulum tie down is modern. The movement is original, and as occurs in this time period, is not marked with a die imprint. Otherwise this is a good clock with original paper on zinc dial in crisp condition, and with some of the nicest graining on the case we have seen in a long time. This clock will respond to some additional restoration by a knowledgeable Howard person. Ht 32" $1,500--$2,000

100.  C.1820, Benjamin Morrill, Boscawen, NH, 8-day New Hampshire mirror timepiece. This is a nicely constructed case using half blind dovetails. Maybe 75 years ago the case was painted white {now turned gray}; we would suggest restoration over the white rather than trying to remove it. The gilt work on the columns is original but is showing wear. The dial tablet is original but with some crude restoration. The mirror itself is old, with new pine backing. The original painted dial is in very good condition with a couple of chipped areas repaired. The signature has been strenghtened at letter W and B, but is 90% original. Someone as added a thin flange onto the winding barrel of the wheelbarrow movement to prevent the cord form slipping off the drum. The timepiece has a nice set of period hands, and is basically a genuine Morrill clock. A picture of this movement can be found in "The American Clock" by Distin & Bishop, pg. 256, and also in Parson's book on New Hampshire clocks, figures 355-356 Lots of potential; would be $5000 if all original. Ht 30" $1,250--$1,750

101.  C.1830, Rodney Brace, North Bridgewater, Mass., 30-hour time/strike/alarm {3-weight} shelf clock, in good, as-found condition. This mahogany veneered column and cornice has been re-finished. The case has some minor veneer chips on the cornice. There are some veneer cracks and a few chips, but overall good. The top glass is original. The mirror while old is probably a replacement. The original lower portrait glass is quit nice, although there is general loss to the background. The original painted dial is very nice with a couple of small holes that are easily repaired. The hands while different looking appear to be original. The alarm setting disc is missing. The brass escutcheons covering the keyholes were probably added later. Ht 32.75" $450--$650

102.  C.1835, Unknown 8-day New Hampshire mirror timepiece with restoration and additions. The rear case is simply made of pine, and does not appear to be as old as the movement and door. The mirror frame was painted by a later owner with brown paint and the gilt areas have been painted with gold paint {is leaf under the gold paint} The upper tablet is done on old glass and appears to have been in the case a long time, but is crudely done. The mirror is old and puttied in place. The movement has rectangular plates {like a banjo movement} with an unusual verge removal port in the front plate. The dial is all new; as are the blocks which hold it. Seems to run briskly. Lots of "look" for the money. The movement set up alone should be worth our estimate. Ht 30.5" $750--$950

103.  C.1905, Ansonia Clock Co., "Chamberlain", 8-day crystal regulator clock, brass with pale green Brazilian onyx top and bottom. This clock is in very good condition, except the original gong got lost and has been replaced with a German one {sounds OK}. The onyx is very good except for minor roughness on the corners. The porcelain dial has minor hairlines at 5 and 11 o'clock. The pendulum & ornamentation are original, and the movement is properly signed. The gold top ornament is in excellent condition, never been whacked. The beveled glass panels are all excellent. Clean and running. Clock would be $1000 if all original. Ht 17" $600--$800

104.  C.1828, Wadsworths, Lounsbury & Turners, Litchfield, Conn. 30-hour time/strike wood movement pillar and scroll shelf clock, with significant restoration. Both glasses are later replacements. The dial is from a column and splat and the movement is a Terry type replacement. Wadsworth, Loundsbury & Turners's movements have different characteristics from a Terry and would not fit a Terry pillar and scroll dial. The clock strikes on a later small bell mounted to a gong base. The top is original with a repair to the left ear that was broken and reglued. The feet are new. There is a little repair to the veneer on the cross piece on the door and the escutcheon has been replaced with veneer. Cosmetically a good looking clock and seems to run. Finials, pendulum and key at podium. Ht 28.75" $750--$1,000

105.  C.1825, Seth Thomas, Plymouth, Conn., 30-hour time/strike pillar and scroll shelf clock in very good condition. This is a clean example with original top and feet, and only a small veneer chip on the door. The movement is a proper Seth Thomas. The original dial has stretch marks to the paint and some fading to the chapter ring and numbers. The tablet is new, professionally done in the appropriate style. The label is clean, with some stains, and a piece missing at bottom {still way above average for its age}. The finials are period Seth Thomas type. This clock changed hands in 1926 for $75 and that receipt is enclosed. Cord is intact, and with old weights and pendulum; ticks and strikes. Finals at podium. See also lots 378 + 379. Ht 29" $1,750--$2,250

106.  C.1870, English, Banjo Barometer, as-found, less mercury. The tube is intact, but the instrument traveled a long distance laying horizontally and most of the mercury leaked out. The indicator assembly is intact as are the glass followers. The attractive case has nice burled walnut veneer on the large areas, with carved mahogany accents. The brass silvered dial indicates weather conditions in English, and with a compass style design in the center. Complete and sound. Ht 44" $500--$600

106a.  C.1980, English, Modern Repro of Marine mercury barometer. This came from the Gibson collection, and is in very good condition; minor oxidation on the wall mount/gimbal. The scale is signed; A Cometti & Son, London. The brass cistern is still bright and the alcohol thermometer is intact. Barometer is indicating well. See also lots 305+a+b. Ht 36" $500--$700

107.  C.1910, English, Mahogany Tall Case clock, time & strike, with brass dial & rolling moon. The case retains original finish with fine crazing, beveled glass in central door and bracket feet. The dial has been polished with brasso, resulting in a loss of lacquer and some oxidation. The robust 2-weight cable drive movement was 'professionally' cleaned & re-strung in 1997. The pendulum is an invar rod with lead filled brass bob, and the weights are well made brass sheathed units with knurled tops, and the pulleys similarly robust. Simple back-mount door lock is missing; available for about $10. Case height will fit in almost any ceiling; ht 84.5" This clock failed to reach reserve of $2000 in November sale; plenty of value for someone who wants an early 20th century clock. $1,250--$1,750

108.  C.1925, German, Gustav Becker, 2-Weight Tall clock in very good original condition. This clock has been in storage and will tick and strike, but the movement is gummy and will need cleaning. Strikes the hours on a melodious set of 5 steel rods set in a large cast iron standard. The well made fumed oak case is dark, retains original door lock, feet, hinges, weights, pend. Serial #2,128,554, which Kochmann dates around 1925. Ht 83" $600--$800

109.  C.1924 [dated], Herschede Model 802, 5-Tube mahogany tall clock in very good condition. First off, this clock came out of a Litchfield estate in October of 2002, and the auction house {not us} lost the weights to the clock. On my recommendation, the owner had a set of quality weights made for $350 {they are nice}. Despite copying the dimensions from another Herschede we had, the weights are rubbing slightly in this case. Now this is solvable; as we tested if the right free end of the chime cable is simply relocated to the right about 3/8 inch and the center end moved to the right about 1/8" or so, the weights will clear each other without catching & stopping the clock. This has a good heavy 3-train movement, serial 19349 {which corresponds exactly with the production date of 2-12-24 stamped into the seatboard. Fancy dial with raised gilded numerals with levers for strike/silent and chime/silent. The mahogany case is in good shape with original finish; minor nicks and scrapes. Hood slides forward for access to movement; glass in center door is beveled. Orig Herschede crank also. Ht 82" $2,000--$3,000

110.  Custom Made Grandmother Clock, approximately 1975, using a C.1850 Howard & Davis regulator movement. The solid mahogany case has been scaled to size from a Joshua Wilder grandmother. Case is well made, doors with friction snaps, with bracket feet. The movement is from a watchman's clock, and the cock and link to the recording unit has been removed from the front plate of the clock. It has a store regulator bob adapted to a period wooden grandfather stick. The lead weight has been cast in a round tin can and is more than adequate to run the time only movement reliably. The arched painted dial has good detail with floral decorations, and the hands are the original with the movement. See also lot 194. Ht 61" $600--$900

111.  C.1836, E. W. Adams, Seneca Falls, NY, 8-day time/strike weight wall clock in generally good condition. This a rather nice beveled case wall clock that at first glance looks like a New Hampshire mirror clock. The mahogany veneer is in good condition with only minor repairs. The dial glass and mirror are not original. The panel to protect the back of the mirror is not original. The dial is nice with a little wear to the gilding and some darkening with age, also has an outward bow and has been secured to the uprights with screws in the margin. The E. W. Adams label is an overpaste on a Marshall and Adams label. Elmer W. Adams bought out Marshall in 1836 and these must have been the remaining clocks from the old firm. Strap brass movement. Ht 33.75" $700--$900

112.  C.1894, Ansonia "MUSIC" figural clock in good, as-found condition. This clock came from a home in Fall River, Mass and has had most of its finish rubbed off with regular cleaning over the years. The statue and clock tower have a gray cast to them, with oxidation in the valleys. The Ansonia movement and porcelain dial with open escape are fine. There are no breaks nor cracks in either the statue, feet or trim. Rear dust cover is original and stays in place, however hinge has failed. Retains original hands, pendulum and signed Ansonia key. With good finish this would be worth $1500, so out estimate allows room for restoration. Ht 21.75" $800--$1,000

113.  C.1895, French, Gilded Spelter Mantel clock in the Louis XV style with delicately painted porcelain panels, also swags and garlands decorating the case, and in good condition except as noted. Each side trim on the top urn is lacking its bottom extension that anchors it to the urn, and one of these is a bit worse than the other; one rear case screw has the head broken off. Still, the gilding is original and bright and none of the porcelain panels is damaged, and the missing bits are only noticed on close examination. The well made bell strike movement is singed H & F, Paris, and appears to have been recently cleaned. Lots of "look" for the money. Ht 20" $900--$1,200

114.  C.1965, Chelsea Clock Co., "Willard" model 8-day banjo timepiece. The mahogany case is very nice condition with original finish. The two glasses are original. The bottom glass is a painting of the Boston State House and has a couple of tiny flakes. The dial has some wear but is overall very good. The timepiece was retailed by Abercrombie & Fitch Co., New York {on dial}. The eagle is original, and with good gilding. Ht 33" $600--$800

115.  C.1930, Waltham Clock Co., 8-day banjo timepiece, weight driven. This has a very clean case with original finish. Both tablets are original, however have had the flaking background touched up and are flaking again; will need professional attention to save the tablets {gold still intact}. The painted dial is in very nice condition with minor paint loss around the winding hole and the mounting screws. The hands are original but the minute hand has been repaired {break soldered}. The movement is imprinted with appropriate Waltham die stamp and has serial no. 8964 {the winding stop has been removed}. Note this heavy Waltham movement with maintaining power is about the most reliable around. With unique Waltham weight with slotted top. Ht 40.5" $1,000--$1,500

116.  C.1900, French, Miniature Lighthouse, silvered and gilt-metal Industrial series timepiece. The 1 1/2 inch porcelain dial is perfect; the movement controlled with a duplex escapement, the balance forming the oscillating light at top. The movement is sound and ticking, however it stops running after a few minutes, so will benefit from service. Note also that the silvered brass base originally had a square brass footing about 1/8 inch thick held to the base with 4 screws; base and screws are absent. Still, overall in good condition. Note the sister to this clock {which had footing}, sold at Sothebys Meraux sale on June 28, 1993, lot 23 for $2300. Ht 9.3" $1,250--$1,750

117.  C.1900, German, Junghans, ACROBAT novelty automaton, with replaced acrobat. This clock is original except for the gymnast, which should be made of light cardstock. Because he has been fashioned out of light tin stock, he is too heavy to flip around on his bar and only wiggles while the movement s operating. Otherwise, the movement is complete and sound, clean and running. Oak case with original finish; minor losses. Ht 15" $700--$900

118.  C.1888, Jerome & Co., New Haven, DNIESTER, double dial calendar clock in generally good condition. The walnut shelf case retains original finish and the original dials are absolutely superb. This case style calls for 7 pressed walnut rosettes, one at each corner of the door, two on the sides of the top and a large one top center, all of which are absent from this clock. The center mask that fits between the dials is replaced, and has no incising. {This is a fragile item when original and is easily damaged}. Lastly, this model came from the factory with a piece of trim to convert the clock to a wall clock {this was standard issue}, and this trim is no longer with the clock. Note interesting label on dial support inside. Also rear of clock with 2 original labels, with loss & now tape covered. It is still a relatively clean example of this perpetual calendar model. Ht 34" $800--$1,200

119.  C.1918, Standard Electric Time Co., Springfield, Mass, master clock with 2 pilot clocks, electric gauge and bell tape intact, the whole in very good original condition. Pendulum is large Seth Thomas with damascene pattern and nickel plating intact. This is as complete as we have ever found one of these, and certain to please the electric collector. Ht 63.5" $800--$1,200

120.  C.1922, International Time Recorder {later IBM}, Endicott, New York, floor standing program clock, with mercury pendulum and in very good original condition. This clock is about as complete as one could hope for, with all major wiring and the program unit intact {some wiring has been removed}. Comes with a 110v transformer and 6vDC rectifier mounted under the top dust cover, and with cord. The power supply appears to be factory hardware, or at least installed by an IBM service technician. Unique chrome plated compensating mercury pendulum is sealed against leakage. Dial, hands, beat scale and all hardware intact. Ht 73" $1,500--$2,000

120a.  C.1930, IBM, International Business Machines, Endicott, New York, Model 13-7, wall hanging, master program clock, with nickel plated pendulum and in excellent original condition. Like the above clock, this unit is right out of a factory and has the original installation blue prints. It retains its original IBM serial plate, #527464. It has a multitude of switches and relays and appears to have virtually all of the original wiring intact. Comes with a power supply and 110v cord. As nice as you will find for this model. Certain to be of interest to IBM collectors. Ht 63" $1,000--$1,500

120b.  C.1930, IBM, International Business Machines, Endicott, New York, Model 120, self winding office clock, in a square maple case, stained dark. Retains original 14" painted dial in excellent condition. The original pendulum of this clock was cast spelter alloy and has deteriorated and is barely hanging together {does not show and will continue to function if you take care}. The case was refinished some time ago to a mahogany color. Also with original IBM identity plate; wired for DC; you will need a power supply to use this clock. Although we assume the electrical circuitry is complete, we are unable to warrant that it will function without servicing. Ht 19.5" $150--$200

121.  C.1928, Waltham Clock Co., 8-day lever movement banjo timepiece. This miniature timepiece is in excellent original condition with original glasses. The mahogany case is very clean and appears to have its original finish. The original painted dial has a little loss around the winding arbor. The movement has the serial number 26475110. The timepiece has its original "W" key and eagle. The glasses in this clock were painted by W. W. Sprague and Co., Boston. A fine example. Ht. 21.5" $900--$1,100

122.  C.1881, Seth Thomas Clock Co., "Reno", 8-day time/strike shelf clock. This is one of the city series Seth Thomas produced. The case is in very nice condition with original finish. There has been a minor repair to the back right foot and the top back right corner was split at one time and reglued. The tablet is original. The original painted dial is very nice, considering the flaking problems on Seth Thomas dials. The hands are original. The decorative nickel-plated pendulum is extra nice. There is a very clean label in the bottom of the case Ht. 19.5" $300--$400

123.  C.1886, Seth Thomas Clock Co., "Omaha", 8-day time/strike/alarm shelf clock. This is one the city series that Seth Thomas produced. The mahogany case is in very nice condition with original finish, except that a part of the top gallery on the right side is missing and needs to be restored. These parts should be relatively easy to make. The original dial is in very nice condition with a little wear from age. The original tablet has 2 interesting creatures that look like griffins with chicken faces, and very decorative nickel-plated pendulum {also bezel, alarm disc and gong base are nickeled}. Inside label is dark. Lots of potential. Ht. 19" $200--$300

124.  C.1890, Seth Thomas Clock Co., "Lincoln V.P.", 8-day time/strike 2-weight shelf clock in oak and in very good original condition. The only item that keeps this from being excellent is a replaced return molding on the upper left side; it has been made with an improper shape, although only a collector would notice. The case is in very nice condition with original finish; note the oak has an "old oak" finish with some age and from a distance looks like walnut. The original painted dial is quite nice with a little paint loss in the center. The hands, weights, pendulum and pulleys are original, one weight has lost its original hook and the bottom has a dent. The door glass is original; there is a worn Seth Thomas label in the case bottom. Ht. 27" $800--$1,000

125.  C.1895, French, Marti & Cie, 8-day time/strike crystal regulator, fancy model with Corinthian columns at the corners and dentil molding across the top, in generally good condition. Someone started cleaning the case and has left scratches in the case in various places from the use of too coarse an abrasive {looks like coarse steel wool marks}. The front door is installed "inside-out", with index marks and numbers showing. Open 'scape porcelain dial is very nice with no chips, and the hands and pendulum are original. The beveled glass panel on the rear door has a chip in the lower corner. The rest of the panels appear to be perfect. Lots of potential when cleaned up. Ht. 14" $500--$750

126.  C.1916, Sessions Clock Co., "Regulator E", 8-day time & calendar store regulator in very good condition. The pressed oak case has been nicely refinished. The two glasses are original, with minor touch-up of gold along the border. The original paper dial has turned a little dark from age. The hands and pendulum are original, however the calendar hand has an extra coat of dark red paint. A rear label is protected under plastic, has some loss. Despite the refinished case, a nice example of this model. Ht 38.5" $350--$450

127.  C.1890, Ithaca Calendar Clock Co., "No. 16 Hanging Index", 8-day time/strike calendar wall clock, with major restoration. Wish we knew who made the top and the bottom to this clock, as they are very nicely done; only the closest inspection reveals imperfections {plus the bottom is clearly new from the rear}. Both dials have been repapered, as well as the calendar rollers. The hands are replacements. Would have been worth $1500 in original condition. Ht. 30.5" $750--$1,000

128.  C.1875, Ithaca Calendar Clock Co., "No. 3 Regulator", 8-day, 2-weight, double dial calendar, with restorations. The walnut case has been carefully stripped and could use another coat of finish. The two dials have been repainted and the calendar roller papers have been replaced. The rear dust cover is a proper replacement, made from a piece of pine and not plywood. The original brass bezels have been carefully painted with silver paint and that should be removed. Original iron weights intact. Overall a decent clock that will respond to some additional restoration. Ht. 39" $1,000--$1,500

129.  C.1866, Gilbert Manf'g Co., Winsted, Conn, "Maranville", 8-day short dorp octagon, calendar timepiece. The rosewood veneered case is in very nice condition with just a couple of very minor veneer chips The brass bezel is a replacement, and does not fill the original hinge space to the right. The original painted dial is flaked in places, and the Maranville patent information is nearly all worn off; we would suggest professional restoration at this point {Martha Smallwood has the stencils for this dial}. The hands, English motif tablet {unicorn & lion}, and the carved side ears are original. There is a nice label inside the case. Ht. 24.5" $500--$700

130.  C.1900, Paris, France, for Tiffany & Co., crystal regulator with bow front and 2 cut glass columns at the side. The cream colored porcelain dial is signed Tiffany & Co. The hands, mercury pendulum, gong and assorted parts all original. The beveled glass is good; minor abrasion on glass columns. Movement appears to be clean but may benefit from service. Overall good+ condition. Ht 11" $900--$1,200

131.  C.1890, Boston Clock Co., DELPHUS, 8-day time and strike crystal regulator, in good condition, except for the right beveled glass which has a chunk out at the bottom and will need replacing {suggest Carter's Glass in New Port Richie, FL}; small edge chip in rear glass is not worth worrying over. This unit carries serial number 12820, the patent tandem wind movement {11 jewels} seems to be running. Has perfect porcelain dial with brass center and a lions head. Would be worth $1000 if pristine. Ht 10.5" $500--$700

132.  C.1890, German, "Lucy the Elephant" automaton clock, missing tail. This is an uncommon clock here in the States, although we have seen several in Europe. The 30 hour timepiece movement has a gear out the back with 4 fingers [2 missing] which simply tip down a rod attached to the head, which is suspended by string, thus causing it to bob slightly. A similar arrangement for the tail is missing, but restorable. Other than missing the tail, his body is sound, with original gray flocked finish [some nicks and scrapes]. Clockwork animals of all sorts occur from this time period, but this one incorporates a clock, which adds to the appeal. Dial is porcelain. This were used as window displays. Ht 8.5" $300--$400

133.  C.1790, French, Malardot, á Dijon, Portico Mantel clock in generally good original condition, some losses, including replaced pendulum. This is a very well made clock, the large round movement with silk suspension and count wheel striking {note delicate petal shape to spokes of the count wheel}. The porcelain dial has some minor perimeter chips that do not show when the bezel is closed; there have been no repairs to this nice dial which retains original signature. The original pierced and gilt hands are wonderful. Note the left side of the clock still has its drapery chain and small acorn and tassel drops; on the right side these are absent {you'll need 5 drops}. Movement appears clean and running. Ht 19" $1,500--$2,000

134.  C.1886, E. Ingraham & Co., "Ionic Calendar", 8-day time & strike, double dial calendar wall clock in very good restored condition. The rosewood veneered case is in very nice condition with old finish, nicely cleaned and waxed. There are a couple of minor veneer chips on the topside edges of the case, but overall the veneer is xlnt. The clock has its original rosewood grained doors. Both paper dials have been replaced. The day of week hand on the upper dial is a replacement. The door glasses are original. The case has a very nice label inside. Other than the repapered dials, a good clean example of this model. Ht. 29.5" $1,200--$1,500

135.  C.1815, A Finely detailed Ormolu case, Hope Nurses Puck, now with a C.1890, Marti bell strike movement. See this model pictured, page 123 in French Bronze Clocks, by Elke Niehuser. This is a beautiful and finely detailed gilt case in very nice condition {some minor oxidation} The porcelain dial is good, with minor hairline cracks. The hands are original. The bell and bell stand to the movement are new. This case merits finding an earlier French silk thread movement. Ht. 17.25" $900--$1,200

136.  C.1910, E. Howard & Co., Boston, Watchman's Clock, in good condition, running. The majority of these have had the either the recording unit or the secondary spring movements removed , but this one fortunately still has its original parts. There is a scribe [pencil] held by the recorder, which is activated by the t secondary units either side of the center recording unit. When the watchman presses a button at his station, an electro magnet trips the secondary movement, and the pencil moves horizontally, scribing a line on the graph paper [which is rotated by a driveshaft down from the clock above]. This oak style 89 case has been stripped and is dark; right side has small hole at top. The Watchman's tablet has been copied from the broken original {although not perfect, has been carefully done with real gold leaf and black outline}. An interesting item. Ht 60" $1,750--$2,250

137.  C.1880, F. Kroeber Clock Co., New York, "Vienna No. 51", 8-day weight timepiece, with restorations. A handwritten card inside the case indicates a collector in Roanoke offered $1750 for the clock {and the consignor should have taken it}. The mixed hardwood and walnut case with ebony trim has been stripped of it finish. The movement is die stamped "F. Kroeber"; movement is running but is a bit oily and would benefit from service. The bottom drop half finial is missing. The top finial is missing its stem and tip. The door glass is old with imperfections, and appears original. The period weight has dings and dents, especially on the bottom. The porcelain dial is perfect and the hands are original; bezel and hands have been painted with gold paint, but it will clean off with toluene. Ht. 43" $700--$900

138.  C.1850, George Hills, Plainville, Conn. 30-hour "Connecticut" mirror clock {movement changed long ago}. The mahogany veneer on this case is very nice, except for the flat area on the very bottom that has some loss. The top mirror is original. The bottom mirror is crudely beveled on two sides and also seems to be original. There is evidence to suggest that the movement was changed in the 19th century. The Bristol area lever movement sits on thin mounting blocks and the natural oxidation that has occurred around these blocks, would suggest they have been there a very long time. The dial has some paint flaking and the seconds bit is missing. The minute hand is a replacement. You sometimes see these cases with an 8-day fusee movement but the rather nice label inside states this is a 30-hour timepiece. Still an uncommon Connecticut clock, and our estimate reflects the changed movement. Ht. 37" $600--$800

139.  C.1890, French Night Clock or gaslight timepiece in original fitted case, and in very good original condition. The gilt brass frame is in very nice shape with some wear to the gilding on the bottom {from taking it on and off the gas fixture to wind it}. The milk glass dial is perfect and the hands are original. The 30-hour watch movement is set and wound with a key from the rear. The original leather covered case is worn and has damage to the leather {but has done a great job of protecting the clock inside}; leather strap still intact. This is an example worth owning. Ht. 5.25", case 6" $500--$750

139a.  C.1895, Waterbury Clock Co., "Pearl", 30-hour night clock or gaslight timepiece. The French were making these timepieces and the Americans followed suit to compete. The milkglass dial is fine. The hands are replacements. The movement needs a small knob to set the hands, but does tick [then stop]. Still an attractive example; see also previous lot. Ht. 11" $150--$250

140.  C.1875, Seth Thomas Clock Co., "No. 1 Extra", 8-day regulator timepiece, with restorations. The case has been reveneered in walnut with a cherry stain {would have been rosewood originally}. It is very difficult to veneer these curved surfaces and as a result it is a bit uneven and is starting to lift in some areas. The dial has been professionally repainted. The hands are original. Both glasses are original, as are the gilt pendulum rod and pendulum There is label inside the case, with some tears and losses, but legible; paper beat scale is intact. It is difficult to estimate this clock; if it had the original veneer in good shape, it would be worth around $4000. From 10 feet away it looks great. Ht. 42" $1,500--$2,000

141.  C.1901, Ansonia Clock Co., "Regulator A, Calendar", 8-day time & strike calendar wall clock in generally good original condition. The case retains original veneer with original finish, however, the molded lower section of the case has veneer missing, about a 6" piece {has been gone a long while and not obvious}, plus there are some chips on the door. The lower glass is original, with "Regulator A" intact. The original dial paper has darkened a bit with age, but is still quite good. The hands and pendulum are original. Overall, a good example of the calendar model. Ht. 32" $300--$500

142.  C.1870, Seth Thomas, Thomaston, 8-Day COLUMN clock with alarm, rosewood case, refinished. The clock is generally in very good condition, nicely restored. The dial has been repainted, and the glass quarter frames regilded {mirror, top glass and small lenticle all are old}. Proper lyre movement is well restored and running well. {Seth Thomas bought these plate dies from Terry & Andrews} Retains original pendulum, hands and a GREAT label. Ht 16" $200--$300

143.  C.1855, C. Jerome, New-Haven, Conn {on dial}, 30 hour 2-weight gilt column clock in good condition, very photogenic. Three are minor chips in rosewood veneer, the dial has some paint loss and has been varnished over, the lower naval tablet is from a banjo clock, and is flaking. The Jerome label is only faintly visible but can just be read. The movement has been cleaned and is running briskly. Ht 25" $150--$250

144.  C.1905, Ansonia Clock Co, Oak veneer miniature drop octagon with rounded sides and in good original condition, the time only 8-day movement clean and running. The minor hurts on this clock are some lifting veneer, one large bubble above 1, and a couple of small chips. The original dial, hands, finish, pendulum and label are intact. Overall a very good looking clock. Ht 19" $225--$325

145.  C.1905, Thomas A. Edison, Inc., E. Orange, NJ. "Standard" cylinder phonograph serial number 401,542. This early Standard has the locking mandrel gate and a "C" reproducer with sapphire stylus. It is a 2-minute machine for playing 2-minute wax records. The machine is in very fine condition with a nice quarter-sawn oak veneer case and lid with original finish. The original "Edison" transfer is on case front. The stenciled decoration on the ebonized metal bedplate is good. The machine operates well, has an origina1 15" long brass end horn and original crank. Two Edison records and one empty box are included. Sadly, the 2-minute wax record was broken in shipment (but we were able to play part of it to insure the machine plays well) and the other record is a 4-minute celluloid record (which should not be played on this machine as it will wear the needle). However, 2-minute wax records are often found in antique stores and can be purchased through internet record auctions. Ht. (to top of carrying handle) 13.25". $400--$600

146.  C.1900, Ansonia Clock Co., "Porcelain Hanging No. 4", 30-hour hanging timepiece. The porcelain case is in very nice condition with minor wear on the applied gold highlights. Ansonia imported these cases, and the English porcelain is stamped on the back "Empire Works, Stoke on Trent". The unmarked movement & dial assembly is Not an Ansonia, and is slightly too large for the case. With a little looking you could probably find a movement for this case, as it is the standard Ansonia novelty movement. A picture of this model {with proper dial and movement} can be found in the Tran Du Ly's book on Ansonia Clocks & Watches page 643. With the proper movement, it would be worth around $1500. Ht. 10.5" $750--$1,000

147.  Lot of four, C.1875, Terry Clock Co., Waterbury, Conn., iron mantel clocks. This group of four Terry iron cased timepieces were sold at the Mahopac Farm Auction Gallery, Baldwin, NY on April 17, 1977 {catalog is included} Long ago, someone restored them by painting the cases again with black paint and decorating them {not a bad job, but not the original design}. They do have original dials and hands. The 8-day calendar has a great rear label; the 8-day timepiece has a partial label {and cracked glass}; smallest 2 alarms have no labels. We thought of selling them individually, however they have been together for many years, and it only makes sense to keep them together. Heights in order, are 6", 8.25", 9", and 11" $450--$650

148.  C.1870, Anglo-American, 8-day time & strike wall clock, with double rolling pin bottom. These are English made cases with American works. The walnut inlaid case has been refinished and is in very nice condition. The bottom right rolling pin tip is missing {not so noticeable}; case is otherwise complete. The movement is not marked, but looks like a New Haven. The original painted dial is in pretty nice condition with some minor paint loss around the mounting screws and a paint chip at the 9 o'clock position. The hands are original. The blue velvet liner behind the door fretwork is new. The cylinder portion of the pendulum was probably damaged at one time and someone has replaced it with a piece of 3/4" copper tubing, but it still looks attractive. Ht. 33.5" $300--$500

149.  C.1910, Seth Thomas Clock Co., "Regulator No. 2", 8-day, 1-weight timepiece, in mahogany and in good original condition. The case is in very nice condition with original finish. The veneered bezel has 2 small chips, not too noticeable; other minor nicks and scrapes on case. The original painted dial is in very nice condition with only minor paint loss around the mounting screws and a small chip between 10 & 11. Someone tried to touchup the number 10 and small section of the chapter ring nearby. The hands are original. The pendulum has some oxidation where the lacquer has worn off {will polish up OK if you choose}. Both glasses are original. There is a very good label in the bottom of the case. Ht. 36" $1,250--$1,750

150.  C.1910, French, OVAL crystal regulator, in very good original condition. The brass case is in very nice clean condition. The front beveled glass has a small chip just below the upper right corner and the rear door has a small chip in the upper right corner {neither is noticeable without close inspection}. The two side panels are perfect. The attractive porcelain dial has polychrome wreath decorations, and is perfect with original hands. The clock has its original mercury pendulum. The movement is marked "Made in France". Ht. 11" $650--$850

151.  C.1901, [dated presentation] Ansonia Clock Co., "Prism", 8-day crystal regulator, with fancy brilliant surround bezel and brilliant studded pendulum. [These were options on the entire Ansonia line] The case has been polished and is in very nice condition. The porcelain dial is perfect & all brilliants are intact. The hands are original. The movement is properly die stamped by the maker. The beveled glass is good. This clock was given to a Herman Bloch on Nov. 3, 1901 as engraved on the top of case. A good looking crystal regulator. Ht. 11" $500--$600

152.  C.1886, Seth Thomas Clock Co., "Parlor Calendar No. 6", 8-day double dial calendar clock, striking, and in good condition. The oak case was painted red and was refinished maybe 50 years ago and you can still find red in the corners and crevices. There is a small gouge in the right side of the case, near the top. The original dials are in exceptional condition for Seth Thomas. The hands are original. The calendar rollers have turned dark from age, but are still legible. There is a piece of plywood that has been fastened onto the backboard to stabilize it as the original backboard has bowed outward [you can either remove it or leave it]. Ht. 27" $800--$1,000

153.  C.1910, Seth Thomas Clock Co., "Parlor Calendar No. 3", 8-day, double dial calendar clock, striking The rosewood veneered case is in very nice condition, but stripped of its original finish, and needs finish applied. The lower dial has been repainted on the original pan. The upper dial appears to be original, however, interestingly it has stenciled spandrels, and was probably taken out of the "OG" dial bin. Since there are no extra holes and the dial is old, we feel it is original {spandrel area does not show when the door is closed}. The hands, latch and case hardware are original as well. The calendar wheels have turned dark from age. Retains excellent inside label. Ht. 27" $600--$700

154.  C.1885, New Haven Clock Co., "Column Calendar Clock", 8-day, double dial calendar clock, striking, in good original condition. The clock dials state "Manufactured for National Calendar Clock Co.", with no location given. The movements where supplied by the New Haven Clock Co. The case retains original graining and finish. The grained columns have wear and the gilt capitals and base have some loss [but are still attractive]. The two black dials have minor losses, and the upper dial with minor touch up on the 4, 6, & 7. The hands are original. The imitation rosewood graining is quite good with only minor scratches. One of the nicer examples of this model we have seen. For reference, see Tran Duy Ly's book titled Calendar Clocks, {1993} page 203. Ht. 27" $500--$700

155.  C.1843, Unknown Connecticut 8-Day Iron Cased gallery clock, with an east-west movement, with Kirk's design iron back plate. The movement is clean and ticking in this clock. The heavy iron case is cast in 2 pieces, a tub which accepts the movement+dial and a heavy cast bezel, with floral pattern, hinged on the right {hinge is cast into both pieces}, which retains its original piece of glass. The iron has been wet and with some rust and pitting. The dial has been repainted on the original dial pan. This clock is likely from the shop of E. C. Brewster. Diameter 16" $750--$1,000

156.  C.1891, Waterbury Clock Co., "Calendar No. 44", 8-day double dial calendar clock in oak and in very good condition, refinished. The door glass appears to be original; note this clock came in two versions, one with a painted tablet like this one, and another with a wooden mask around the dials and a clear glass. The upper dial paper is a proper replacement. The lower dial paper is original. The calendar wheels have turned dark . Ht. 24" $500--$750

157.  C.1925, French, Art Deco Clock with garnitures, 3-pieces, in very good original condition. This is set for a wide mantel, as it is over 40 inches wide as shown. The lady violinist in repose with her decorated dress flowing toward her feet. The bust and both arms are cast of some type of composition material and is original and unbroken. This style is being reproduced even today, however this is a good original. Note the head cam loose at the neck and has been glued in slightly crooked. Has a well made striking movement. Ht 11.5" $500--$800

158.  C.1900, Seth Thomas "Office No. 5", in oak and in very good condition, the case nicely refinished. The original dial is in very good condition, with only minor wear on the signature, and the inside part of some numerals {from pressing against the dial when setting hands}. With original hands, pendulum and case hardware. The price of this clock new was $10.80. This clock was sent from a clock shop and has been cleaned and is ready to enjoy. Great for a small at home office. Ht 23" $350--$550

159.  C.1920, The Gamewell Co, New York, 8-day lever movement, fire truck or station timepiece. The chrome plated brass case has wear and scratches on the screw bezel. The signed dial is in very good condition with original hands {dial is mostly polished to brass}. The beveled glass in the bezel is fine. The movement was made by either Waltham or Chelsea, but we could not get in far enough to see the markings. A metal plate has been epoxied to the rear plate of the movement to protect the escapement; this would not have been needed in a dash mount installation, but it is now very effective at keeping small fingers out of the movement. Set stem is present, but needs a knurled cap to assist in setting time. Interesting item for the fire apparatus crowd. Ht 4.5" $250--$350

160.  C.1900, French, Brass Cased Carriage clock, time, strike & repeat, in a corniche case, as-found, from storage. The case has quite a bit of oxidation and will need polishing. The movement retains original jeweled lever platform and is running and striking but would benefit from service. The porcelain dial is perfect and beveled glasses are fine. The hour hand is original; the minute hand is a replacement and a bit too long. Ht of case with handle up 6.8" $250--$350

161.  C.1900, French, Ch. Hour, Brass Cased Carriage clock, time, strike, repeat & alarm in a corniche case, in very good original condition, restored in 1981. The movement is signed as in bold face; all case parts with #114. The ivory colored dial is excellent and with attractive Arabic numerals; all beveled glass is fine. Retains original jeweled lever platform intact. Ht 6.8" $300--$400

162.  C.1910, French, Brass Cased carriage timepiece, as-found, from storage. This clock retains original cylinder platform, pivots intact, but balance bound up due to dirt. The case has taken a thump on the handle which is slightly skewed to one side. The hands are gilt brass replacements. The porcelain dial has a unique oval chapter ring. Has one panel of beveled plexi-glass. An interesting case design. Ht 5.75" $100--$150

163.  C.1887, Boston Clock Co., SPARTA carriage timepiece in generally good original condition. The sister to this clock may be seen on the internet at the ChelseaClockMuseum site. The rear beveled glass is chipped at the corners; front mask is missing one tiny brass screw. Serial number is 3885, and the movement is sound and running, but would benefit from service. Most of the gilding has worn off the case due to handling. Ht 6.5" $150--$250

164.  C.1900, French, Oval Carriage Timepiece, in generally good original condition. The original cylinder platform is intact and all of the glass is good; the front glass has come loose in its mooring. The porcelain dial is fine and the hands are original. The rear of the movement is marked simply 'France'. These oval cases do not turn up that often. Ht 6" $300--$400

165.  C.1950, Swiss, LeCoultre Atmos, perpetual, torsion pendulum never wind mantel timepiece, serial no. 14466. The case is in pretty good condition with some wear to the lacquer finish that has led to some tarnish in various places. There is a small spot of tarnish on top of the bellows. The rest of the clock is very clean and nice. Suspension wire is good and clock escapes but we can not be sure it will run continuously without service. LeCoultre is still producing these clocks and they retail for around $2000. Ht 9.5" $250--$350

166.  C.1890, French, Walnut Barometer & Thermometer, Aneroid. This is a very attractive refinished baroque style wall piece with walnut finish. The carved areas are fine with no evidence of any damage. The barometer dial has just a very slight amount of flaking near the bottom. The porcelain thermometer is perfect. Would make a nice complement for a carved walnut wall clock. Ht 27.5" $300--$400

167.  C.1975, Swiss, LeCoultre Atmos self winding torsion pendulum timepiece. Like all Atmos clocks, this movement is wound by changes in atmospheric pressure. Polished brass and glass case has some scratches and tarnish along the base and around the top. The dial has a small scratch at the 4 o'clock position. Otherwise the clock is very clean and nice and suspension wire intact. The movement has the serial number 345894. Ht. 9.5" $275--$375

168.  C.1845, Terry & Andrews, Bristol, for Jonathan Frost, Reading, Mass., 30-hour time/strike steeple clock. This has a Frost overpasted label on and Terry and Andrews label. The case looks to be veneered in walnut and is in very nice condition. There is a little veneer loss on the corners of the base, a small piece missing on the door peak and some roughness next to the left chimney. The case appears to have been refinished some time ago. The original painted dial is quite nice and shows normal wear around the winding arbors. Both glasses are original. The tablet has some loss, especially along the top edge from someone cleaning too aggressively. The movement is die stamped by Terry & Andrews and looks to have been serviced recently. Overall a good clock. Ht 20" $175--$275

169.  C.1910, Seth Thomas Clock Co., "Ship's Bell", outside bell, in generally good condition, missing case hanger and with a hole forced through the wooden backboard to hang the clock. The polished brass case is in good condition with some dings and minor dents, especially on the bezel, which is not hinged, but removable, and has been dropped. The silvered dial is in fair condition, with some loss of the silver down to the brass base in various places. The hands are original. There is a very nice label on the back of the case. Considering the good label, you can make the effort & expense to restore the hanger. Ht. 10.5" $200--$300

170.  C.1950, Garley, Inc., France, "Just", 8-day timepiece. This cute little brass cased model is in excellent condition. It has an Arts & Crafts style to the case with profuse scroll engraving The silvered dial is excellent with original hands. The beveled dial glass is perfect. The case is stamped on the rear door "Blums-Vogue". The outer case and movement are also marked "Garley, Inc, France". Dial and movement also marked "Just". All Just items are of the highest quality, and this is a very well made novelty. Ht 7.5" $175--$225

171.  C.1885, Welch Spring & Co., Bristol, Conn, No. 2 Calendar Regulator 8-day double weight time with B. B. Lewis calendar mechanism. This timepiece has a led a hard life. The rosewood veneered case is fair, but there are some veneer repairs and losses on the large upper bezel. The painted dial is in pretty good condition with loss around the mounting screws and the molded edge of the dial pan. There has been a tooth replaced on the calendar wheel. The day hand is incorrect and missing its star wheel. There is damage to the side moldings on the bottom bracket where it mounts to the case. The pendulum is a replacement. The weights are replacements and are made up a thin cast iron weight with a piece of thick brass applied. Lock intact on lower door but missing key. Someone who loves Welch clocks could improve this. Ht 34" $300--$400

172.  C.1850, Chauncey Jerome, New Haven, Conn., 30-hour octagon wall timepiece in fair, as-found condition. All but one piece of mother-of-pearl are missing. The original gold decoration is faded and worn in places. The signed painted dial has paint loss around the winding arbor, the center section and the mounting screws. The brass bezel and glass are original. The marine style lever movement is properly signed. The old hands are from another clock and are a bit too short. Still a lot of old clock for the money. Ht 8.75" $100--$200

173.  C.1870, Seth Thomas Clock Co., "COLUMN", 8-day time/strike miniature column and cornice shelf clock. This clock is in as found condition. The gilt columns are worn and faded and the gilt edges on the doors are faded as well. The dial as typical of Seth Thomas is flaked. The rosewood veneered case is in generally good condition with a small piece of veneer missing left side upper return molding and on the right side of the base. The veneer on the curved portions of the case and door is fine. The gong is missing but the brass ring that holds it in place is still there. Couple of repair labels inside, W.Lynn & Woburn, Mass, and an excellent Seth Thomas label. Ht 16" $150--$250

174.  C.1910, French, Marti & Cie, 8-day time & strike crystal regulator, as-found, complete and generally good condition. The brass case needs a cleaning. The porcelain dial has a hairline crack at the 5 o'clock position. The clock was retailed by "Shreve, Crump and Lowe" as indicated by the faded signature on the dial. The beveled glass panel on the rear door has chips. The other panels are fine. Hands and mercury pendulum are original. Will polish up nicely. Ht 11" $300--$400

175.  C.1910, German, Winterhalder & Hofmeier, 8-day 1/4 strike mantel clock. The architectural oak case is in excellent condition. Has a traditional English style dial with cast floral spandrels, a matte center, and a silvered chapter ring. The beveled glass is perfect and the hands are original. The movement strikes the quarters on 2 gongs {bim-bam report}, and then the hours on a single gong. The movement is stamped W&H, Sch; one strike hammer is replaced. The case retains its original finish, with minor losses commensurate with the age of the clock. On this model, the oak was incised on a mill to resemble a brick building. Overall good+ condition, complete and sound. Ht 12.5" $350--$450

176.  C.1910, French, 8-day time & strike crystal regulator, in good original condition, exceptions noted. This gilt and brass case is in good condition, the finish on top of case discolored. The exceptional porcelain dial is perfect and depicts a hand painted winged cherub floating in the clouds. The brilliant studded bezel is perfect. The mercury pendulum is original. The beveled glass panel the front door has a tiny chip in the top rt corner and the right panel has extensive chips down one margin. The other 2 panels are fine. Ht 10.25" $350--$450

177.  C.1902, Seth Thomas Clock Co., "Orchid No. 1" 15-day time & strike crystal regulator clock in very good original condition. The brass and glass case is in pretty nice condition with only minor scratches. The porcelain dial is perfect and the hands are original. The fancy embossed French style pendulum is very nice with a serial number that matches the number on the movement. The front beveled panel has a very tiny chip on the top left corner {difficult to see}. The rest of the panels are fine. The movement is signed "R. Kaiser", who designed movements for Seth Thomas Sons & Co., and this movement is identical to ones seen in the "Sons" clocks, although it carries a small "ST" logo; this movement was meant to compete with French imports. Note front and rear doors have working turn latches. Ht 10.25" $275--$375

178.  C.1880, Unknown, 30-hour lever movement fretwork clock, a Connecticut River side wheeler steam boat. This example is in pretty good condition. These fretwork pieces were quite popular in Victorian times and could be purchased as a kit to cut out the design or available as plans. The example is quite nicely done. There are a couple of the ribs missing, a small pillar on the top deck and a couple pieces of trim absent the base. The case is fitted with a simple 30-hour lever movement with original dial and hands. Fragile to ship; no charge for dust & dirt. Ht. 5.25" $200--$400

179.  C.1850, Chauncey Jerome, New Haven, Conn., 30-hour cottage timepiece. The softwood case is finished to look like mahogany and has a crusty old finish. The dial has been repainted. The case contains an odd upside down movement, slotted block mounted, the pendulum suspended from a stud on the movement rather than the top of the case as we usually see {note 11 o'clock winding hole}. Movement signed Chauncey Jerome, New Haven. There is no evidence the pendulum leader was ever mounted otherwise, nor was the case ever slotted for a seat board. The decorative door glass is original, and excellent in appearance. The bottom board is missing and the pendulum is a replacement. The hands are original. Some new reinforcing blocks, and some solder on great wheel to hold click spring. An oddity for Jerome collectors. Ht. 12.25" $150--$250

180.  C.1850, Chauncey Jerome, New Haven, Conn., 30-hour cottage timepiece. The refinished pine and mahogany veneered case is in pretty good condition with a couple of minor veneer chips on the base. The dial has been repainted. The case houses an upside down movement mounted on a seat board with an original brass spring, the pendulum hanging from the case center as is normal for this model. The movement is die stamped by the maker. The decorated door glass is original. See previous lot & Also lot 183. Ht. 11.75" $175--$275

181.  C.1900, French, Black Slate Carriage clock in good original condition. There are some minor edge chips on the slate, and the gilding has been worn off the handle; side lions a bit oxidized. The large and well made French movement has a lever platform on the backplate, and with balance staff intact. The gilt dial is still brilliant, and with the name of the retailer, "T. Kirkpatrick, New York" Ht 9 1/2" $375--$475

182.  C.1899, German, Lenzkirch, Mini time only bracket clock in the French style. All of the ormolu trim is intact {finial is slightly bent}, and the well made movement, serial # 1,146, 880, is cleaning and running. Retains original pendulum with number 41 on mov't and pend. The worst problem is the dial, which has a large chip at 6 from someone inserting a key too large to wind it {number 6 is missing altogether}. We have sold these in pristine condition for around $900. Ht 13" $300--$400

183.  C.1850, Chauncey Jerome, New Haven, Conn., 30-hour cottage timepiece, in very good original condition. Compare to lots 179 & 180 and note this one winds at 7, and has the movement mounted to a seat board, with the pendulum suspended from the case top. The best part of this clock is the originality: nice grain painted case with original stenciling, original wooden dial, missing only its escutcheon, orig hands, tablet case back and pendulum, even original BRASS spring. There are some nicks and scrapes to the case commensurate with its age. Ht 12" $300--$400

184.  C.1910, Seth Thomas for Larkin Soap Co., Store Regulator with calendar, nicely restored. There were a myriad of useful desks, book cases and clocks sold via the premium coupon method. This oak case has been attractively refinished inside and out and the movement oiled. The paper dial [12"], hands and pendulum are original, and also a brass index in the bottom of the case. Ht 35" $325--$425

185.  C.1908, Sessions Clock Co., Bristol, Conn, "REGULATOR No. 3", spring driven wall clock in oak, and in generally good restored condition. This case has been refinished to blonde oak color and would certainly match many modern finishes. The case retains all of its moldings and pressed trim. The dial, hands and pendulum are all correct. This is a large and impressive wall clock for the money. Ht 50" $600--$800

186.  C.1912, Chelsea Clock Co., "U. S. Navy Deck Clock No. 1", in good original condition. At first glance, this looks similar to a WWII model, however it actually predates World War I, and has brass tub, screw bezel, and unique 6" embossed dial with a dark background. The rear of the case with Chelsea trademark and serial number 72,277. Note the bezel has been dropped at least once by seaman and has been straightened with a ball peen {not a bad job}. Diameter = 7.5 $275--$375

187.  C.1901, Ansonia Clock Co., "Racine", 8-day time/strike figural clock in very good original condition. Most of these have been rubbed to pot metal, but this one retains most of its original bronze plating. The porcelain dial is perfect and the hands are original. The movement is die stamped with proper Ansonia markings. Overall a very nice example of this model. Ht 11" $400--$500

188.  C.1900, Waterbury Clock Co., "Wrigley Regulator", 8-day wall calendar timepiece. This timepiece has a good rear label stating this clock was made for the Wm. Wrigley, Jr. & Co., of Chicago and Philadelphia of chewing gum fame. The refinished oak case is in very nice condition with an original tablet. The original painted dial is soiled in the center, but is quite nice for its age. The hands and tablet are original. The movement is die stamped by the maker. We did not find this model in the Waterbury catalog, and conclude that it was specifically made for Wrigley, for offer as a coupon premium {for either gum dealers or consumers}. Also with interior Waterbury label {with some loss}. A neat clock. Ht. 24" $300--$400

189.  C.1900, English, 8-Day Fusee, drop dial timepiece. The mahogany case is in very nice condition, nicely refinished some time ago {it had been painted}. The original dial has been repainted. The hands are original. The well made heavy plated fusee movement retains its original chain. There is some veneer damage on the bottom side of the case. The drop down door on the bottom is intact with its original lock. The one major problem with the clock is the old bezel is from another clock and is about half an inch too small, with the result the dial looks like it is slightly off center [it is not]. You can live with this or find a larger bezel. Ht. 22.5" $400--$600

190.  C.1885 E. N. Welch Mfg Co., Walnut Gingerbread, 8-day time and strike in good condition, exceptions noted. We could not find this example in the Welch catalog. The refinished case is in very nice shape. The original painted dial is worn around the winding arbors and there is a little flake in the center of the dial. The hands are original. The tablet appears to be original, but is now held in the door with some form of putty. This should be removed and the tablet fastened in with wood strips. The movement is properly die stamped by the maker. Gong has been replaced. Has lots of style for a gingerbread.Ht. 24.25" $175--$275

191.  C.1870, French, Picture Frame, or baker's clock, striking. The painted case is in excellent condition with virtually all of the mother-of-pearl intact. The dial is soft marble, possibly alabaster, and has a chip at about 8 o'clock and a couple of scratches; all 12 porcelain numerals with gilt brass shields are intact. Parts of the chapter ring markings are worn off the dial. The case has an unmarked square plated French movement that is complete and sound. Ht. 24" $275--$375

192.  C.1906, Waterbury Clock Co., "Willard No. 4", 8-day weight banjo timepiece, with restorations. The Flemish oak case is attractively refinished, however, the bottom bracket is missing and has been replaced with a pillow molding. The two tablets are replacements. The porcelain dial is perfect. The spade hands are OK, and are one of 2 designs offered. The small top finial is a replacement; should be a wooden ball and spire. Still a lot of weight banjo for the money. Ht. 34" $500--$700

193.  C.1950, New England, 8-day weight banjo timepiece. At first glance this looks like a Waltham banjo with different glasses, but in fact it is a contemporary mahogany case made by a skilled craftsman who copied a Waltham case {minor variations are apparent only when you hold a real Waltham next to this}. He used a circa 1930 Waltham banjo movement, dial, hands and pendulum; the movement is of the highest quality with maintaining power and bears the Waltham die stamp, and has the serial no. 6941. The eagle is improper and better replacements are available. In any case this is a well made & attractive clock. Ht 37" $500--$600

194.  C.1930, Joseph Cardoza, Watertown, MA, a 20th century grandmother clock with banj