R.O. Schmitt Sample April '96 Catalog Items

Item No.	Description	Est. Price
00H	Lot of 2 watches: New Old Stock 14K Bulova Excellency (39g., bracelet & case), with an as-found LeCoultre alarm watch.	$300--500
00J	Surprise lot of 19 watches and 1 N.Y. Standard display case, in two Hamilton movement trays. Lot includes 1 Hamilton 992B, 21j., 1 English fusee by Gordino, Liverpool, 1 Braille PW; 3 Waltham, 3-Elgin and miscellaneous.	$300-600
023	Illinois Watch Co., 12s, 21j, Grade 121, ser #5,508,091, in a crispy engraved GF OF case. Metal dial with embossed center pattern. Clean	$60-90
067	C.1866, E. Howard & Co., Boston, "N" size (18 equivalent), series 3, 15j, KW, KS movement, serial #14071. The balance cock engraved with: "Mershon's Patent, April 26, 1859" & "Adjusted"; the Geneva Stopwork engraved: "Pat July 24, 1866", and the safety barrel patent "November 24, 1857". The original 18K P & M hunting case is correct for this period; the front cover with a small shield into which is finely engraved: "GN - 73 - 1868" This watch belonged to G. Nichols, (born 1795) partner in Nichols & Langworthy Machine Co, Hope Valley, RI. The company built looms & steam engines. A well cared for watch that would be welcome in any collection.	$1500-2000
085	C.1790, Austrian coach watch, full grand sonnerie with alarm, as-found. This two hundred year old crown verge/fusee still runs & strikes, though in need of clean & adjustment. It is missing the entire outer bezel and crystal for the dial. The dial with chips around the alarm wind. Engine turned dial center with original gilding intact. And with original leather lined travel case. The makers name has been removed from the back cover. Height 6"	$300-500
167-J	C.1950, GERMAN, "Kaiser" 400 Day clock with working Halifax moon and a terrestrial globe (enameled in blue) as the pendulum. As-found, but complete & quite clean; ht 11"	$150-250
282	C.1860, ANSONIA BRASS CO., Ansonia, Conn, magnificent mini gilt column & cornice. The rosewood veneer is lively & retains original finish. Mint label; orig tablet w/ minor flaking; original dial; 8-day time & strike; height 19"	$275-375
306	C.1830, ELI TERRY & SONS, 8-Day wooden works stencil column, carved eagle splat in magnificent condition. One toe is missing on rt foot; otherwise, original tablet of Regent St., London; wonderful label with equation of time; superior wooden dial with magnificent gilding intact; clean+runs;ht 36"	$1500-2000
359	C.1880, FRENCH, Ormolu & White Marble Figural clock of exceptional quality. The well chased mounts feature waves on the base, acanthus leaves & berries on the mid section, two urns of peonea, the dial flanked by well detailed wildebeast heads, and the Northwind above the XII. The whole surmounted by two putti, one eating grapes, the other playing the triangle; facial features, fingers & toes nicely detailed; ht 14"	$1500-2000
366	C.1865, E. INGRAHAM & CO., Parlor Calendar (Lewis Patent) in excellent condition. The upper dial was repapered some years ago; lower dial orig. Best part of this clock is original, lightly crazed finish & near perfect label (1869 Lewis Patent). Way above average; some minor dryness cracks in case; height 22"	$900-1200
375	C.1855, Wilhelm Kolhner, Wien, rare 1-weight (no springs) grand sonnerie striking wall regulator of week duration. The engraved grid pendulum and engraved weight are later additions to this clock, however, the workmanship on this rare movement is especially fine providing full quarter striking with only one weight. Bezel, though old, is not original to mvt; height 53"	$2500-3500
381	C.1820, James C. Cole, Rochester, NH, good American 8-day tall case. The case was refinished some time ago to a caramel color, the top fret to the hood is an appropriate restoration. The movement with typical New Hamoshire cut outs to the plates, with the original dial in remarkable condition. The vertical strokes of the signature have been strengthen tastefully -- rest of dial is original. Height 89"	$4000-5000
393	C.1800, FRENCH, Time Only Great Wheel skeleton clock, the 3 wheel train with very high tooth count & tic tac 'scape. This very clock was the original pattern used by Norman Langmaid in producing 200 reproductions. Note this original with Arabic numerals, while Mr. Langmaid used Roman. The inverted "Y" frame, griffins & rosettes retain their original gilding. Most French skeletons use a going wheel with integral barrel, where this early example shows English influence with the use of a fusee & chain. Together with an old dome and base that are not original; height 17"	$3000-5000
397	C.1890, French 5.5" Terrestrial Globe Clock. This clock was sold by the Globe Clock Co., successors to Buckley & Co., NY (so labeled). The base & globe have many years of grime and is essentially untouched. The curved wire supporting the sun has been bent. The French 8-day lever movement is sound but will need cleaning. Overall nice example; ht 13"	$2000-2500
505-A	C.1900, FRENCH, Bronzed Spelter Statue Swinging Mystery Clock; a very large statue of "Fee aux Fleur", holding an extra large swinging arm with 6.5" ball. This statue was scuffed up a bit in shipping, but there are no breaks; the ball with some minor dents; height 37.5"	$4000-5000

Item No.

Description

Est. Price

00H

Lot of 2 watches: New Old Stock 14K Bulova Excellency (39g., bracelet & case), with an as-found LeCoultre alarm watch.

$300--500

00J

Surprise lot of 19 watches and 1 N.Y. Standard display case, in two Hamilton movement trays. Lot includes 1 Hamilton 992B, 21j., 1 English fusee by Gordino, Liverpool, 1 Braille PW; 3 Waltham, 3-Elgin and miscellaneous.

$300-600

023

Illinois Watch Co., 12s, 21j, Grade 121, ser #5,508,091, in a crispy engraved GF OF case. Metal dial with embossed center pattern. Clean

$60-90

067

C.1866, E. Howard & Co., Boston, "N" size (18 equivalent), series 3, 15j, KW, KS movement, serial #14071. The balance cock engraved with: "Mershon's Patent, April 26, 1859" & "Adjusted"; the Geneva Stopwork engraved: "Pat July 24, 1866", and the safety barrel patent "November 24, 1857". The original 18K P & M hunting case is correct for this period; the front cover with a small shield into which is finely engraved: "GN - 73 - 1868" This watch belonged to G. Nichols, (born 1795) partner in Nichols & Langworthy Machine Co, Hope Valley, RI. The company built looms & steam engines. A well cared for watch that would be welcome in any collection.

$1500-2000

085

C.1790, Austrian coach watch, full grand sonnerie with alarm, as-found. This two hundred year old crown verge/fusee still runs & strikes, though in need of clean & adjustment. It is missing the entire outer bezel and crystal for the dial. The dial with chips around the alarm wind. Engine turned dial center with original gilding intact. And with original leather lined travel case. The makers name has been removed from the back cover. Height 6"

$300-500

167-J

C.1950, GERMAN, "Kaiser" 400 Day clock with working Halifax moon and a terrestrial globe (enameled in blue) as the pendulum. As-found, but complete & quite clean; ht 11"

$150-250

282

C.1860, ANSONIA BRASS CO., Ansonia, Conn, magnificent mini gilt column & cornice. The rosewood veneer is lively & retains original finish. Mint label; orig tablet w/ minor flaking; original dial; 8-day time & strike; height 19"

$275-375

306

C.1830, ELI TERRY & SONS, 8-Day wooden works stencil column, carved eagle splat in magnificent condition. One toe is missing on rt foot; otherwise, original tablet of Regent St., London; wonderful label with equation of time; superior wooden dial with magnificent gilding intact; clean+runs;ht 36"

$1500-2000

359

C.1880, FRENCH, Ormolu & White Marble Figural clock of exceptional quality. The well chased mounts feature waves on the base, acanthus leaves & berries on the mid section, two urns of peonea, the dial flanked by well detailed wildebeast heads, and the Northwind above the XII. The whole surmounted by two putti, one eating grapes, the other playing the triangle; facial features, fingers & toes nicely detailed; ht 14"

$1500-2000

366

C.1865, E. INGRAHAM & CO., Parlor Calendar (Lewis Patent) in excellent condition. The upper dial was repapered some years ago; lower dial orig. Best part of this clock is original, lightly crazed finish & near perfect label (1869 Lewis Patent). Way above average; some minor dryness cracks in case; height 22"

$900-1200

375

C.1855, Wilhelm Kolhner, Wien, rare 1-weight (no springs) grand sonnerie striking wall regulator of week duration. The engraved grid pendulum and engraved weight are later additions to this clock, however, the workmanship on this rare movement is especially fine providing full quarter striking with only one weight. Bezel, though old, is not original to mvt; height 53"

$2500-3500

381

C.1820, James C. Cole, Rochester, NH, good American 8-day tall case. The case was refinished some time ago to a caramel color, the top fret to the hood is an appropriate restoration. The movement with typical New Hamoshire cut outs to the plates, with the original dial in remarkable condition. The vertical strokes of the signature have been strengthen tastefully -- rest of dial is original. Height 89"

$4000-5000

393

C.1800, FRENCH, Time Only Great Wheel skeleton clock, the 3 wheel train with very high tooth count & tic tac 'scape. This very clock was the original pattern used by Norman Langmaid in producing 200 reproductions. Note this original with Arabic numerals, while Mr. Langmaid used Roman. The inverted "Y" frame, griffins & rosettes retain their original gilding. Most French skeletons use a going wheel with integral barrel, where this early example shows English influence with the use of a fusee & chain. Together with an old dome and base that are not original; height 17"

$3000-5000

397

C.1890, French 5.5" Terrestrial Globe Clock. This clock was sold by the Globe Clock Co., successors to Buckley & Co., NY (so labeled). The base & globe have many years of grime and is essentially untouched. The curved wire supporting the sun has been bent. The French 8-day lever movement is sound but will need cleaning. Overall nice example; ht 13"

$2000-2500

505-A

C.1900, FRENCH, Bronzed Spelter Statue Swinging Mystery Clock; a very large statue of "Fee aux Fleur", holding an extra large swinging arm with 6.5" ball. This statue was scuffed up a bit in shipping, but there are no breaks; the ball with some minor dents; height 37.5"

$4000-5000

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