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1. A lot of 4 identical books, Swiss [new, in cello], each an in depth study of a single watch [Patek Philippe Calibre 89]. This watch was sold at auction on April 9, 1989. Great color photos of all 4 movement levels and both dials. One bid for all. $100-200
2. A lot of 2 identical books, Swiss [new in cello], each describing the 300 Patek Philippe items sold prior to the watch described in lot 1 above. All watches are pictured and described. 284 pages. $50-100 both
3. C.1925, Advertising paperweight "Louis Manheimer & Bros., Inc., Watches at Wholesale" with several watches pictured. Dimensions= 4 x 2.5 x 0.8" $30-50
4. C.1925, Lot of 3 travel clocks: 1>Geugot, French, less 'scape, [free wheeling], 2> R. Schneider, neat lever set for both time & alarm, note stem retainer is missing, but otherwise sound, 4"; 3> German "Wurttemburg" mini travel alarm with porcelain dial & blue numerals; ht 1.5" $40-60 all
5. C.1935, Lot of 4 Swiss travel alarms in fold-out cases; 3 are marked Jaeger-LeCoultre, the 4th [of same quality] marked J. B. Hudson. All nice quality but as-found, need cleaning; ht 4" $100-200
6. C.1919, Waltham Watch Co., U.S.Army 8-day field watch [less box], 15j, base metal case, ticks, serial #22,797,698. $50-100
7. C.1925, German, lot of 2 silver cigarette lighters, one with a small Swiss watch [missing stem]. The lighter only is all sterling; the watch unit has sterling top & bottom & something harder on the sides, with a fancy embossed pattern; ht 2" closed. $100-200 both
8. Elgin, #6,164,719, 7j., 14K ladies hunter, very nice engraving all around, including rim, each center with a heart. Both covers with a couple of small dents, dial w/ a fine hairline. Still very attractive. $200-250
9. Lot of 2: C.1930, Swiss, Eberhard [on mov't], Piaggio & Co on silvered dial, split second timers [max 3 minutes], each with 3 concentric venier scales; both work in lively fashion and evidence nice workmanship; $40-60
10. C.1920, Swiss, 14K Minute Repeater with Chronograph. The crystal got cracked in shipment, and the mainspring is broken. Slide repeat mechanism is still in good working order. Porcelain dial with name: Granjean. Movement appears well jeweled and staff is intact. Heavy gold hunter case, the front cover with a large stylized W and the rear with a large '8'; case diam= 52mm. $1400-1800
11. Swiss, ladies, sterling open face pendant watch, KW, KS, cylinder 'scape [intact] with a lovely multi color enamel dial: blue/red/gold [no chips]. Dirty but still runs; clean up nicely. $40-60
12. Swiss for the Turkish market, 0.80 silver hunter, with 15j finger bridge, KW, KS mov't; watch has been dropped (staff OK), and the dial shattered; is interesting in that both dial and mov't are marked "A Sirekian". Strictly as-found $20-30
13. C.1925, Swiss for Abercrombie & Fitch (on dial), an interesting thin pocket watch with knurled edge, meant to simulate a U.S. Dollar coin; the back itself is embossed like a dollar (less date). Neat. Runs. $100-150
14. C.1950, a stamped steel cabinet with many drawers, all filled with plastic crystals, and the cabinet with built-in foot pedal installer, with several size pressure fittings for the various crystals. 58" $75-100
15. Bag lot of 4 wristwatches:
1> Swiss, 17j. Certina Waterking, Stainless 2> Elgin, 17j., ygf Long Case, Quinn synthetic band. Rear cover with wear. 3> Gruen, 17j, Swiss, ss, black dial; like new. 4> Hamilton, 17j #987A in a 10Kygf rect case with fancy lugs. Glass crystal. Excellent. $150-200 all
16. Bag lot of 5 wristwatches:
1> Elgin, 17j, Sportsman, Stainless back, ygf case with wear; nice 10Kygf mesh band. 2> Elgin 17j, Long Face, ss, embossed dial w/ matching band. 3> Paul Garnier, Swiss, advertising watch with Schweppes dial (paint flake at 9). 4> Gruen, 17j, Swiss, Lum. hands, ss case & flex band. 5> Gruen 17j, Swiss, Incabloc w/ date & lum. hands. Very clean. $175-225
17. Bag lot of 5 wristwatches:
1> Caravelle, Japan, 17j, ss waterproof, w/ exp band. 2> Croton, Swiss, 17j, Aquamatic, day & date, ss case, flex band. 3> Eloga, Swiss, 17j, ss, blue crystal, exp band. 4> Gruen, Swiss, 17j ss, lum hands. 5> Gruen, Swiss, 17j, Self-wind, bezel only 10Kygf; winds & runs. $175-225 all
18. Bag lot of 4 wrist watches:
1> Benrus, Swiss, 17j, Self-wind, date, stainless; very clean. 2> Bulova, 23j, Self-wind, ygf bezel (worn on rear), orig Bulova "Comfit" band. 3> Bulova, Swiss, 17j, ss, whale on dial, clean. 4> Bulova, 17j, 10Kgf bezel (with wear) and worn band. $150-200 all
19. Bag lot of 3 wristwatches:
1> Avalon, Swiss, 17j, lum hands, exp band damaged, watch OK. 2> Bulova "Fifth Ave, New York", 17j, 10Kgf, square dial; exp bracelet. 3> Bulova, 23j, Self-wind, Ygf bezel, lizard band. $125-175
20. Bag lot of 4 wristwatches:
1> Avalon Deluxe, Swiss, 17j, ygf, square dial. 2> Benrus, Swiss, 17j, square dial, case polished to base metal. 3> Benrus, Swiss, 17j, with new exp band. 4>Bulova,Long Face [gold dial], 17j, 10Kygf bezel, exp band. $125-175
21. Bag lot of 4 wristwatches:
1> Benrus, Swiss, 17j, Digital [wandering hour, min & sec], ss, waterproof. Very clean. 2> Benrus, Swiss, 15j, Deco case w/ side extensions; dial discolored; glass crystal; mov't clean +runs. 3> Benrus, Swiss 39j Self-wind [Yes, winder is jeweled], date 10Kygf. Uncommon watch. 4> Bulova, Swiss, 15j, ladies Deco [with side trim], 10Kgp bezel, attractive. $200-250
22. Bag lot of 2 wristwatches:
1> Wittnauer, Swiss, 17j, 14Kygf case; dial discolored, new beveled crystal, neat. 2> Cordura, Swiss, 17j, "Sea-Gull", Self-wind, diver's style with day, date, lum hands & rotating bezel [heavy]. $75-125
23. Bag lot of 5 wristwatches:
1> Alsta, Swiss, 17j, black dial, ss case. 2> New Ardath, Swiss, 17j, waterproof; bezel shows a lot of wear, although crystal is new and mov't clean. 3> Benrus, Swiss, 17j, View back, 2-tone dial. 4> Bulova, Swiss, 15j, scalloped ss bezel; not running, less sec bit. 5> Bulova, Swiss, 17j, ss, waterproof. $175-225
24. Bag Lot of 4 wristwatches:
1> Bulova Caravelle, Swiss, 17j, maze dial with day & date. 2> Benrus, Swiss, 17j, Self-wind, large base metal bezel. 3> Bulova, Swiss, 17j, digital [wandering minutes + seconds]. 4> Alavente, Swiss, [low jewel], cocktail mystery watch. Hour markers are tiny brilliants and hour 'gem' turns on a brass disc and minute 'gem' turns on a clear disc. A conversation item. $125-175
25. Bag lot of 2 wristwatches:
1> Bulova, NY, 17j, "Fifth Ave - Art Deco Case" with side trim, 10Kgp; dial discolored, case back is loose in bezel [I taped it]; does run. 2> Bulova, 17j, ygp over fancy lugs, ss back. $60-90
25-a. Bag lot of 5 wristwatches:
1> Lucerne, Swiss, 17j, ss, Incabloc. 2> Omega, Swiss, 17j, Self-wind, 14Kygf and rear cover is worn through on edges. 3> Waltham, Swiss 17j, stainless. 4> Wittnauer, Swiss, 17j, classy smooth 10Kygf case, and simple silvered dial. Very clean. 5> Wostok, USSR, 18j, ygf bezel and clasp band; doesn't look like its ever been worn. $200-250
25-b. Bag lot of 5 wristwatches:
1> Benrus, Swiss, 21j, 10Kygf, fancy lugs. 2> Elgin [France], 17j, ss, waterproof, mesh band. 3> Gruen, Swiss, 17j, date, ss, raised crystal. 4> Guilford [USA], 7j, fancy gold-tone long case with unusual spring rod covers [ticks loudly]. 5> Helbros, W.Germany, 17j, ss [Invincible] with day +date. $150-200
25-c. Bag lot of 4 wristwatches:
1> Vulcain, Swiss, 17j, Self-wind, date, waterproof. 2> Vulcain, Swiss, 17j. 3> Waltham, Swiss, 17j, Self-wind, date, ss. 4> Wittnauer, Swiss, 17j, 10Kygf, dial w/ some scratches from formerly going without a crystal [now clean & running] with presentation on rear dated 1960. $150-200
25-d. Lot of 2 wristwatches: Swiss, battery Hamiltons [7j.], a set of matching man's & lady's, 18Kygp "Limited Edition", with fancy lugs, also with rear initials: JML + JPL. Very clean and with original bands. $75-125
25-e. Bag lot of 4 wristwatches:
1> LeCoultre, Swiss, 17k, 10Kygf, fancy lugs. 2> Longines, Swiss, 17j, Self-wind, 10Kygf, very clean. 3> Omega, Swiss, 17j, lum dial, ss. 4> Zodiac, Swiss, 17j, Self-wind, ss waterproof. $250-350
25-f. Bag lot of 5 wristwatches:
1> Lucien Picard, Swiss, 17j, "Dufonte", black dial. 2> Nivada, Swiss, 17j, Self-wind, lum dial [hands oxidized], runs. 3> Waltham, Swiss, 21j, Self-wind, ss waterproof. 4> Waltham, Swiss, 17j, date, ss gold tone. 5>Welsbro, Swiss 7j, Deco, as-found, bad crystal and NOT running. $150-200
25-g. Bag lot of 4 wristwatches:
1> Andre Rivalle [Swiss, Gluck] 17j, World time, view back with date. 2> Andre Rivalle, Swiss, 17j, Digital, wandering minute, large heavy case & band. 3> Bulova, Swiss, 17j, ygp bezel, ss back, black dial; very clean. 4>Bulova, 17j, ss waterproof. $150-200
25-h. Lot of 2 Swatches: 1> New in box, "Atlanta 1996, Solar" model, and 2> Early Chronograph, 22j +battery, less battery and cover, clean. $90-120
25-j. Bag lot of 7 mixed watches, ALL in need of repair: 1>N.England, wrist/pocket watch, 7j, bad dial, no crys, but runs. 2> Pocket watch, Remontoir, 10j, .0 silver, bad dial. 3> Zenith, Swiss, "Captain" Self-wind, 17j. 4>Lucura, Swiss, Submarine, less back. 5> Superman [US mfg], 1940, less crystal. 6> Buren Grand Prix, 7j ss. Elgin wrist/pocket watch 7j, ygf, 6 size, decent case & dial. $30-60
25-k. Bag lot of 5 OF pocket watches with GF chains:
1> Elgin, US [1941 presentation], 10Krgp. 2> Elgin, #28,426,669, 7j, worn GF case. 3> Elgin, #22,913,594, 7j, smooth GF case with hinge back, bad dial. 4> Ingersoll, USA, Boy Scouts of America. 5> Waltham, #19,216,789, 7j, engraved GF case with wear. $175-225
25-m. Bag lot of 5 OF pocket watches with chains, all running:
1> Elgin, Admiral [Swiss], 6j, GF octagon. 2> Leica, Swiss, 17j, in French GF case. 3> Normandie, Swiss, 7j, OF, base metal. 4. Welsa, Swiss, 6j, GF octagon, plus fancier chain with fobs. $125-175
25-n. Bag lot of 4 OF pocket watches + chains:
1> Benrus, Swiss, 17j, 10Krgp. 2> Elgin [US] 17j, 10Kgf. 3> Waltham [US], 7j, 18Kgf. 4> Zentra, Swiss, 22j for German market in gold plated hunter case. $175-275
25-o. Bag lot of 4 OF pocket watches + chains:
1> Elgin[US], 15j, GF case w/ hinged back. 2> Hamilton, model 917, 17j, 10Kgf. 3> Hamilton, model 9150, Masterpiece [battery + jewels]. 4> Howard, Boston, in wgf hinge back case, as-found, no dents but not running. $175-225
25-p. Waltham, #4,408,829, Model 83, 11j, in a ygf hunter case, with a fabulous 2-tone GF chain (worth more than the watch), and a bonus fob -- U.S. 1853 One Dollar gold piece. $150-200
25-q. Hamilton, Lancaster, PA, Model 505, battery + 7j, virtually new in original box. $90-120
25-r. Swiss, Eastern Watch Co., Spiro Agnew character watch; in original box w/ guarantee [low jewel], clean & runs. $50-75
25-s. Swiss, Bader, 17j, digital wristwatch [wandering minutes], in a large & heavy ygf case that's heavy enough for a prize fighter. With original leather strap & box. Runs. $40-60
25-t. Mixed Lot of 4 Character watches: 1> Swiss, Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse Club Watch with red vinyl band, running. 2> Same as above. 3> U.S. Mfg, "Lucy" watch [Schulz], United Features, runs. 4> U.S.Mfg, "Snoopy" watch [Schulz], United Features, runs. $75-125
26. Mixed lot of 2 mini novelties: 1> German C.1935 mini plastic musical alarm, with broken music spring, 4.5". 2> American blue & white delft type with applied flowers; cute & unbroken, even ticks; ht 6" $30-50
27. Mixed lot of 2 porcelain novelties: 1> Ansonia "E Line" mini [as-found, with cracks -- but no chips], and 2> Japan, Linden, C.1970, 30-hr in a nice Japanese blue & white delft style case featuring a wood-pecker +flowers; ht 7" $50-80
28. C.1975 [modern], German, Dresden [signed on case], porcelain mini with hand painted flowers, side & front and with applied full petal flowers to the front as well. Mov't not working [battery], but case is very nice; ht 8" $60-90
29. A mixed lot of 2 clocks: 1> Terry Clock Co., cast iron mini time only, as found, repainted, no label, ht 6", and 2> Minneapolis Heat Regulator [Factory converted Waterbury carriage clock], as-found, damaged dial, time train intact, rest missing; ht 4" $50-80 both
30. C.1900, French, Brass Cased time only carriage clock, as-found. The cylinder/platform is intact. Retailed by Hess & Culbertson, St. Louis, MO [dial signed]; glass OK, tries to run through the dirt; ht 5.75" $100-150
31. C.1907, New Haven, "Lisbon" in very nice condition [see Ly #1899]; most of gilding is intact [don't polish it--dunk in solution]. Runs; ht 6" $90-120
32. Lot of two, 20th Century: 1>British, "Sestral" 8-day lever scape ship's timepiece in a brass case [ticks & stops]. 2> A Seth Thomas alarm case [mahogany], now with a car clock mov't [ticks & stops]; ht 6" $90-120
33. Mixed lot of two: 1> Terry Clock Co., Waterbury, Conn, large 8-day iron, time and strike, repainted, with label [no outer bezel], ticks OK, ht 8.5" and 2> C.1950, Burroughs No.53-T, Ives "Wagon Spring" mini in xlnt as-found condition, running; ht 7.5" $90-120 both
34. C.1900, mixed lot of two: 1> Waterbury "Hornet", 1-day travel clock with second bit, dirty but 100% original and with good hands, dial, crystal and glass case surround intact; 3.5". 2> French travel alarm with xlnt porcelain dial; these models were made without crystal to cheapen manufacture, but also so a blind person could tell time and set the alarm by feel. Ht 4" $100-150 both
35. Mixed lot of two: 1> C.1905, French time only carriage clock for A Stowell & Co., Boston; rh glass chipped and clock is very dirty but original lever platform is there w/ good staff. 2> Swiss, Sheffield, C.1950, mini brass cased carriage alarm; ht 3" $100-150 both
36. Mixed lot of two: 1> Smallest Terry Iron time & alarm; clock drilled on the side to accept a brass handle; repainted, only label fragments; ticks OK. 2> C.1965, modern German weather station, desk type with thermometer, barometer and hygrometer, ht 5" $50-70
37. C.1865, Seth Thomas 1-day time and alarm, mini cottage, as-found with some edge abrasion and dial flaking; Neat old ST hands, orig pend & key and super label; note left qtr molding on mirror lacking, another replaced; generally good cond; ht 9" $100-150
38. C.1845, H. Welton, Terryville, 30-hr OG; orig. wooden dial has a dry crack; orig. hands, pend, crank & label; label with holes and tears but legible; great tablet; some veneer chips, overall good condition; ht 26" $175-225
39. C.1850, Chauncey Jerome, 30 hour OG in decent as-found cond. Has xlnt wooden dial, old glass & mirror. Label with big center tear and some holes, but legible; ht 26" $90-120
40. C.1840, D. Pratt label on a likely Dutton, NH split square column & splat; early veneered splat, now with chips; other edge chips; mov't dirty but sound. FABULOUS original dial with red rose corners and central flowers; repl mirror, pend +wts; 32" $150-200
41. C.1920, Ansonia "Dolphin" crystal regulator; in dirty, as-found condition. The only minor shortcoming is a replaced minute hand; case needs polishing; original pendulum; ht 9.25" $175-225
42. C.1868, Seth Thomas "Tudor No. 1". The case on this clock is original and clean [and this is one model can NOT be easily veneered]. Dial pan has been covered with paper and needs proper paint, and someone put in a black mantle gong after the original was lost; Modest restoration will make this into a super clock; has a great label; ht 16" $125-175
43. C.1895, Waltham for Tiffany & Co. [signed Tiffany dial, see detail photo], 3-weight, 5-tube movement, complete with tubes, tube hangers [not in photo], pend & weights; dirty, as-found [dial still bright]. Dial = 13 x 19" Each tube signed Waltham. Note the chime weight needs a new brass top. $900-1200
44. C.1920, Herschede, #60761, Striking movement, hands, gong, pulleys AND weights [not in photo]. And with dial center signed Tiffany & Co. Note the verge, hands and misc parts will also fit their 3-tr set up. $125-225
45. C.1835, lot of 3 wooden movements, 30 hour, long drop: 1> Type 10.142, Ephraim Downes [less verge]; 2> Type 9.112, Levi Smith; 3> Type 10.216 Eldridge G. Atkins (stamped in 'scape bridge), & less verge. All sound except for a couple of count wheel teeth. $150-250 all
46. C.1835, lot of 2 unidentified 30-hour, long drop, wooden movements, one less verge + verge stud. All wheels intact except for a couple of teeth on count wheels. $100-125
47. C.1835, Henry Terry, 1-day, type 1.117, 42 tooth 'scape, 16.5" drop, wooden movement, complete & sound. $90-120
48. C.1835, Riley Whiting, Type 1.721, long drop, 1-day wooden movement, complete & sound. $60-90
49. C.1835, Seth Thomas, 42 tooth 'scape, long drop movement with original hands, verge and count wheel intact. A very nice movement. $100-150
50. C.1840, lot of 2 cases, all cabinet parts present, and with labels: 1> Boardman & Wells bevel front, stripped, no lower glass, 26". 2> Joseph A. Wells, 1/2 col & splat, stripped [except columns], 34" $40-60 all
51. Lot of 2 cases with dials, now electrified, as-found: 1>Uncommon E. Terry & Sons 8-day column [top missing], xlnt label and instructions. 2> Jonathan Frost, Reading, Mass, unusual veneered 1/4 column and cornice; ht 31" $40-60 both
52. Lot of 2 incomplete cases with movements: 1> C. Boardman with original 30-hr brass mov't; ht 28". 2> Burr & Chittenden 8-day col & splat with xlnt label, NOW with decent 30-hr mov't and a double compound pulley set up; ht 36" $75-125
53. Lot of 2 incomplete 30 hour ww clocks: 1> Boardman & Wells, tablet clear, dial flaking; top of splat missing; no weights; and 2> Pratt label on Boardman & Wells with between the plates alarm; the movement on this clock is very good. No splat nor wts; 31" $100-150
54. C.April 1988 [dated], new carved column and splat by "Inmate at Maine State Prison" [instruction card & label inside] . They used a new open spring time and strike movement; runs; lots of look for the money; ht 34" $50-75
55. C.1835, Forestville Mfg., Bristol, Conn., 8-day OG [with signed Forestville Mov't]. Except for missing mirror, new hands and married dial, is not a bad old clock; a little TLC will improve a lot; label dark but legible; ht 31" $125-175
56. C.1835, D. Dutton, Mont Vernon, NH, pillar & splat ,as-found. This clock had been painted white and has been stripped; splat is newly made; good mov't and label; xlnt dial; ht 33" $75-100
57. C.1835, D. Dutton, 1/2 square column and splat, with the label of D. Pratt; decent dial with gold corners; nice Pratt label; splat is new; ht 33 $75-100
58. C.1840, Conn., 30 hour 1/2 col & splat, with label of Dan'l Pratt, Jr., Reading Mass. This clock has a very good movement with tight plates; new tooth on strike great wheel; new pinion on #2 arbor. Has poor repair to 'scape wheel bushing; but tries to run through all of this; as-found. Ht 32" $75-100
59. C.1835, D. Dutton, Mont Vernon, NH sq col & splat, as-found. The case has been stripped, rh col is badly warped; splat is new. Decent label. Seems to tick & strike OK; lacks small block at top of rh column; height 32" $90-120
60. C.1835, Austin Chittenden, Lexington, Mass, 30 hour w/w column & splat. Now this clock has been garishly refinished with free hand gold accents, but is otherwise a sound old clock with mint dial & label; height 35" $125-175
61. C.1845, Conn. 30 hour OG, with the label of H. Hunt, New Brunswick, Maine; the case has been refinished and has some loose veneer + a few small chips. Label is dark, but intact; dial OK, hands incorrect; height 28" $90-120
62. C.1840, Conn 30 hour OOG, with the label of W. S. Conant, NY. Wooden dial is flaking; veneer chips by door latch; outer band missing veneer. Still an interesting early OG; ht 28" $75-100
63. C.1845, F. C. Andrews, NY [label with a large piece missing right in the middle of the name]; typical 4-column Empire style with 30 hour brass mov't and small flat weights; wooden dial flaking; ht 26" $75-100
64. C.1832, Williams, Orton, Preston & Co., Unionville, Conn., an early 1/2 col & splat. The stenciling is weak & door has veneer chips. Still, this clock has a great, full label, good dial, old mirror and seems to run; ht 31" $125-175
65. C.1865, Jerome & Co [New Haven], 30 hour 1/2 col & cornice, as-found. The case has been stripped and oiled; some minor veneer chips; orig dial fading; label is full w/ center split; good orig tablet; ht 24" $125-175
66. C.1835, D. Dutton, Mont Vernon, NH label on Conn 30 hour ww groaner in good original condition. One veneer chip by mirror, left. Orig dial w/ horiz flakes. Note splat and columns are stenciled +with hand painted highlights [orig]. A nice clock; ht 35" $150-200
67. C.1839 [dated], Daniel Pratt label on Conn 30 hour groaner in a reflector column & splat case. We've had only a few of these in 15 years; flat column is inlet to accept a strip of mirror and then veneered each side to hold the mirror in; splat has later floral decor. Time & strike; ht 35" $125-175
68. C.1870, Jerome & Co, 30 hour time, strike +alarm cottage, as-found; case refinished with veneer chips; tablet replaced with a piece of milk glass; dial is weak & touched up; ht 13" $50-70
69. C.1885, Ansonia "Niobe" case+ weights+ dial+ hands, and all the brass trimmings intact. [now with 110v movement]. Needs movement (like Ansonia hanging Antique) and a cast bob for the pendulm [stick is there] & gong. Would be $2500 if complete; ht 45" $500-700
70. C.1870, Jerome & Co [New Haven], case only for walnut 2 weight wall regulator. Original dial is good; will need refinishing, but case is sound. Decent look; ht 39" $300-500
71. C.1900, New Haven "Saturn" oak cased wall station regulator, as-found. The weight knocked off the bottom at some point, and there's a missing hunk of oak, lower left; the bottom is newly copied [and a little off]; still runs OK $500-700
72. C.1910, Waterbury "10 Inch Heron", pressed oak time only school clock. This clock came from a barn in Dennis, MA; it has 70 years of grime & soot; needs bezel; ht 30.5" $175-275
73. C.1910, #4617, Chelsea, Clock Co., nice early 4.5" ships bell; someone started to restore this clock & stopped; dial needs proper silvering & painting; mov't strikes fine, but is not running; appears complete; dia= 5.5" $275-375
74. C.1900, Ansonia "Fisher" statue only, for swinging arm clock; has several coats of paint, but is sound and unbroken; iron base; ht 18" $150-250
75. C.1900, Self Winding Clock Co., NY. Rare Office Drop No. 32 in oak. Base trim is inside case; top hinge to door is broken; top glass missing; otherwise complete & sound with original dial; ht 34" $300-500
76. C.1910, French, Brille, battery clock movement, dial & marble backboard [no case]. These movements show excellent workmanship; as-found; ht 14" $300-400
77. C.1920, E. Howard & Co., Boston, 6vdc. master clock together with a 110v transformer. This clock ran for the last 20 years in a repair shop on Newbury St. in Boston. Note top cornice is home made and does not match well. 55" $350-550
78. C.1920, Wm. L. Gilbert, tole painted [original] striking boudoir clock; about the same proportions as the earlier "Davenport" model; colors= green+ gold. Engraved & silvered dial and great little movement with damascene plates. Minor edge nicks on case are readily touched up; ht 8.75" $100-150
79. C.1890, a lot of 2 incomplete clocks: 1> Waterbury 8-day "Beacon", missing alarm and complete strike train, and all veneer shedding from base. 2> Ansonia "La Champagne" lacking one foot and 2 finials + assorted chips; dial broken; no pend; 12" $75-125 all
80. C.1855, Ansonia Brass & Copper Co., 30 hour time and alarm cottage. Although the case has been refinished, the original dial, hands, tablet & label are all very good; ht 12" $100-150
81. C.1880, French, Walnut veneer and marquetry over pine, mantle clock, retailed by a department store in Boston. the front panel inlaid with swags, ribbons and flowers. Porcelain dial has small chips @ strike winding hole. Glue is failing on case from "attic shock", but will restore; ht 10" $90-120
82. C.1865, New Haven Clock Co., 1-day octagon "Prize", as-found. An excellent label glued to the inside of the tablet has preserved the center pattern well; veneer is peeling from the case; dial is original & excellent; height 15" $50-80
83. C.1875, Jerome & Co., [New Haven], 30 hour mini steeple, as-found. There are veneer chips on the base (chips in bag inside); dial is repainted; tablet of Westminster Abbey is touched up in sky area [looks OK]; generally good cond; ht 15" $75-100
84. C.1870, Wm. L. Gilbert, full size 8-day steeple clock. This item was restored around 1970, the case refinished and a new tablet of Andrew Jackson installed. Some veneer on door needs attn; dial good one finial tip broken; ht 19" $100-150
85. C.1890, Wm. L. Gilbert, unusual Regency model bracket clock made for the English market, Has a 6.5" engraved & silvered dial, heavy steel hands and a solid mahogany case with inlay. With a large, heavy, brushed, full plate movement, signed Wm. L. Gilbert. an unusual American clock. Ht 14" $250-350
86. C.1973, Home-made Pillar & Scroll, from a Mason & Sullivan kit, with West German movement. This clock has been in storage since 1980 and the mov't is dry but ticks & strikes. The cabinet maker had good skills and this clock is a good looking; 31.5" $200-300
87. C.1870, Connecticut Clock Co., NY [faded label], 8-day chisel bottom timepiece, as-found; original dial, mov't hands, pend; case with "attic shock", but restorable; ht 24" $150-200
88. C.1890, Boston Clock Co, Tandem movement in a tan onyx case with double full pillars & bronze hardware flanking the dial. The case is missing one transition molding on rh front; dial lacks outer bezel. Still, through the dirt, clock runs +strikes; 14" $125-175
89. C.1894, Ansonia, Enameled Iron Clock, the "Boston Extra" in good condition. Retains all case trim. Original paper dial with trim ring. Recently cleaned & running; rear dust cover new; ht 11" $90-120
90. C.1875, German, Teutonic Uhrenfabrik, cute mini 30 hour time & alarm cottage clock with original dial, hands, label & tablet. Minor nicks & scrapes to the case [which is false grained under the dirt]. A nice beginners clock; ht 9" $75-100
91. C.1900, English, 1-fusee, passing strike skeleton clock movement, as-found, less base, dome & pend. There have been repairs to the frame but it still ticks & strikes. Possibilities? Ht 12" $400-600
92. C.1900, French for E. Howard & Co., Boston, black marble clock with inlaid onyx each side; open scape mov't runs fine, but lacks top F/S shaft. Clock has the unique feature of a pend flick at 6 for starting the clock when it has run down; ht 8.5" $100-175
93. C.1930, Mosely 8mm jeweler's lathe, headstock, tailstock & flip tool rest; nice purpose made holder with 33 collets, cement chucks, and a 3-jaw independent chuck. Nice quality $200-400
93-a. C.1930, American Jewelers Tool Supply, lathe, headstock, tailstock & motor, and a cross feed and assorted tools for still another lathe. $150-200
94. C.1940, Detex Corp, "Newman" model watchman's clock, complete with half dozen graph papers, case key and original watchman's key [normally missing], in very good cond; 6" $30-50
95. C.1935, Detex "Guardsman" Watchman's clock in complete original condition with key, watchman's key and graph paper; ht 6" $30-50
96. C.1955, 110v. Electric advertising clock in good, as-found condition. The motor hums and groans, but does NOT run. Sign and dial are excellent: "Expert Watch Repairing" Ht 12" $50-80
97. C.1890, French, a painted spelter figural clock "Chasse Aux Papillions"; the rococo tower surmounted by an arms-out cherub, and flanked by two other cherubs clinging to the swags. Note there are repairs to the spelter (replaced fingers), and the right hand has been epoxied on [looks OK]. Still, everything is there and the good bell strike movement is complete with a fancy floral dial; ht 23" $400-500
98. C.1955, German, Regula cuckoo, hunter motif with two tune music box and dancers, as-found. Note bellows need recovering and case has been stripped. Restorable; ht 18" $20-40
99. C.1980, German, for Bulova, Quartz-battery alarm clock in a mahogany box with swivel mount [tips in one direction only]. Nicely made. Runs fine; ht 4" $30-50
100. C.1930, Waltham 8-day car clock in very good condition, complete with wind/set knob, bezel and mounting screws. Runs. Use in car restoration or in mini banjo clock; 3.25" $75-100
101. C.1920, German, Small Black Forest dial clock, 1-day strike with alarm. The original shield dial has some flakes, but is very good. Dust covers replaced; alarm weight new; dial = 6.5 x 8" $90-120
102. C.1900, E. Ingraham & Co., short "Drop Octagon" pressed oak school clock, time and calendar. Long ago someone hand painted the lower tablet and went right round the edge of the lower door with the same paint. Dial is repapered properly; otherwise original and clean; ht 25" $225-325
103. C.1850, Chauncey Jerome, New Haven, Conn, 30 hour column clock, as-found. This clock was restored C.1975, the case refinished and the columns painted gold, tablet replaced with a piece of heavy plate mirror [with age]. Top glass is original; numerals reblacked on old dial; label with tears [minus 20%] Ht 25" $125-175
104. C.1920, New Haven "Balcony" [with rear label]; retains original 12" square dial. The case has been refinished and the movement is in a little crooked so you can't get the winding key on [easy repair]; height 14" $100-150
105. C.1905, Seth Thomas Adamantine, with 4 full standing columns, the case rounded on each side. Dk rosewood color with a couple of corner chips. Runs & strikes; will polish up nicely; ht 11" $100-150
106. C.1910, Wm. L. Gilbert "Capitol No. 43" [with label], pressed oak gingerbread in good original condition, except for the new patter glass [in backwards]. Decent dial, label, & finish; t/s/alarm; ht 22" $100-150
107. C.1956 [dated], Seth Thomas, Westminster Chime tambour in mahogany with a silvered dial. Has a good German movement [pendulum] & good tone on gong set; ht 9" $75-100
108. C.1980, Linden, Japan, a chromed cast metal mini carriage alarm with quartz movement. Note rear door is missing, but otherwise sound, runs, 3.5" $20-30
109. C.1900, French, Brass Cased Carriage clock, Corniche case with fancy handle. Note the front glass is chipped, lower rh, but this clock is otherwise sound and with new Swiss platform; ht 5.75" $125-175
110. C,1925, Seth Thomas "Tambour #21" [with label]; great mantle clock in superior condition; original finish with light crazing, but lots of gloss; No. 120 movement is clean & going; silvered dial with raised numerals; ht 9" $125-175
111. C.1975, Japanese, "Fuji" brand Elephant swing clock. This clock didn't want to run at first so we took off the back for inspection and found a poor solder repair at the top verge bushing; we oiled it up and wiped away the flux and it took off running [will need follow-up]. Otherwise sound and original; ht 11" $275-375
112. C,1975, Japanese, "Linden" brand Diana swinging arm clock. Note the tine-set stem is missing and there are some minor flakes in the gold finish on the statue. Otherwise sound and complete & running. Height 14" $275-375
113. C.1929, New Haven, "Whalley" 8-day lever banjo, as-found; the mahog case & gilt tablets are very nice, but the mainspring has failed and movement needs attention; height 32" $150-250
114. C.1975, German, KWM bushing tool and assorted holders. You will need cutters and bushing, but tool is sound. $75-100
115. C.1970, Swiss, Bergeon Bushing Tool, cutters and some custom made tools to facilitate the bushing operation [centering and driving rods]. Clean $150-200
116. C.1910, Darche Mfg., Chicago, "Searchlight" electric alarm and call clock. Will alarm until stopped by sleeper. This example is "like new", absolutely the nicest one I've seen; with cord and button; ht 9" $125-175
117. C.1910, Darche Mfg., Chicago, "Flash Light" electric alarm, bank and call clock, complete with original cord and call button. With original tutone blk/copper finish; another VERY GOOD example; ht 7" $150-200
118. C.1912, F. W. Jansen, Chicago "Nitelite", electric battery alarm clock with call button. Jansen mounted the movement, bell & battery in a mahogany case instead of steel like Darche; this example in very good clean condition; ht 11" $125-175
119. C.1910, German, an oversize 2-bell alarm clock, 30-hour, with a fancy embossed & gilded dial. ticks and alarms OK; small dent in outer case; still interesting; height 9.5" $40-60
120. C.1930, Japanese copy of a German moving eye owl clock; complete & sound; ht 16" $40-60
121. C.1920, New Haven Clock Co., "Willis" time only banjo. Mahog case retains original finish & Mt. Vernon tablets [silk screened on glass]; 12 day movement; eagle replaced; runs; ht 17" $75-100
122. C.1925, New Haven, mahogany 8-day time and strike shelf clock with silvered brass dial. note the top of this clock got knocked out and was reattached with hot melt glue; looks OK, but the seam is noticeable; runs OK; ht 11" $50-75
123. C.1880, German, Black Forest Picture Frame clock, 30-hour 2-weight with a decorated brass repousse dial surround of an eagle over a red curtain; Pendulum old but incorrect; case has a new rear dust cover that needs glue; overall good cond; 10 x 11" $125-175
124. C.1980, German, Kieninger & Obergfell, mini time & passing strike skeleton clock with dome, on a turned walnut base. Eight day spring movement, as-new, height 9" $125-175
125. C.1910, E. Ingraham, pressed oak gingerbread in restored condition. Note the case has been refinished to a medium brown and dial has some water stains. Pendulum is new; runs; 22' $125-175
126. C.1925, E. Ingraham, oak kitchen clock in clean restored condition. Note simple moldings with arts and crafts look; both glasses with orig. stencil border; date stamped 1/27; running well; ht 19" $100-150
127. C.1910, Waterbury 8-day black mantle in good, as-found condition; note case has a couple of nicks and cello dial is faded and will need replacing; height 12" $50-75
128. C.1930, New Haven "Waring" banjo, full size 8-day t/s spring. Note original painted tablets are flaking and will need attn.; rod strike; complete & sound; height 37" $125-175
129. C.1920, Wm. L. Gilbert, pressed oak gingerbread in clean condition, recently restored; the case refinished and dial repapered. Seems to run & strike fine; ht 23" $125-175
130. C.1910, Waterbury "Speck" mini time only carriage clock in excellent condition. From a home in Candia, NH & really nice; ht 3" $100-125
131. C.1910, Ansonia "Gem" mini time only carriage clock in very good condition. Note two bottom case screws are missing, but this clock is otherwise complete & original with much gilding intact; embossed silvered dial is crisp; ht 4.5" $125-175
132. C.1970, Swiss for Tiffany & Co., 8-day time and alarm carriage clock. A very high quality clock with 15 jewel movement that seems to run fine; make a nice gift; ht 3.5" $125-175
133. C.1910, Waterbury "Spot" time only carriage clock and original leather covered travel case. The front beveled glass has a small chip; dial with Keystone trademark. Travel case doors have been reattached with little brass hinges that look a little crude; height 3.5" $125-175
134. C.1955, Swiss "Cyma" ladies desk alarm with a Gorham silver frame. The 7j movement is dirty but still ticks; Frame needs polishing; ht 5" $175-225
135. C.1905, Waterbury "Herald", 8-day time, strike & repeat carriage clock. Note this clock was regilded and then top got broken off and epoxied on wrong way (can be reglued). Dial with small hairline is otherwise excellent. A hard to find model; Ht 7.3" $200-300
136. C.1900, Ansonia "Beauty" one day time only carriage clock. This is a nice all original clock, with perfect porcelain dial. Most of the gilding is intact. Hard to find in this nice condition; ht 4.75" $175-225
137. C.1910, Ansonia "Cute" ladies boudoir clock in excellent condition, except for discolored hairlines on the left side of the porcelain dial. Seems to run OK; ht 4" $100-150
138. C.1910, Ansonia "Cute", another one from the same collection as above, but a bit nicer; has only a slight discoloration of the dial around the 10. ht 4" $125-175
139. C.1910, another Ansonia "Gem" in overall excellent condition. About a third of the gold is rubbed to copper, but clock has a great look and xlnt original silvered dial; runs; w/orig key; ht 4.5" $150-200
140. C.1900, Ansonia "Jewel", time only carriage clock in very good condition; the front reflector has come loose from the silvered dial, but the bev glass is perfect. This model has cast top, sides, bottom and rear door. Seems to run OK; ht 4.25" $150-200
141. C.1915, New Haven Clock Co., "Paris" model (Ly#330) time only brass cased carriage clock. The combination winding square/hand set is missing. I was able to use a square desk key to wind a bit (winds left) and verify the train is OK; hard to find model; height 4.75" $175-225
142. C.1950, Swiss, LeCoultre, 2-day travel alarm with full calendar (semi-automatic) adjust with pin through side at end of month. This is a very high quality clock that runs & alarms; ht 3" $100-150
143. C.1903, Waterbury "Companion" time & strike carriage clock; note the hour repeat button/lever is missing, however the clock strikes & runs OK. Gold about half worn to copper, but case is xlnt; ht 5.25" $150-200
144. C.1840, Dan'l Pratt label on Conn 30 hour w.w., t/s/alarm; neat Empire style case with reverse OG sides & new splat top [top has been copies from damaged original which is inside] Other problems: bell does not line up with hammers and is mounted on an old gong standard. Weight driven alarm, between the plates; 28" $125-175
145. C.1910, New Haven pressed oak gingerbread clock. The case has been refinished [and could stand another coat]; original painted dial is flaking; Mov't clean and seems to run; ht 22" $100-150
146, C.1890, German, for the French market, a spring driven R-A wall regulator, the dial signed "L.E.Roi, Paris". The nicest part on this clock is the hand carved wooden eagle on top. The case has veneer chips and has been stripped; bezel with dents; runs OK; height 40" $175-275
147. C.1855, J. C. Brown, Forestville, Conn, 8-day column and cornice, as-found. This clock has some deficiencies; no label; new tablets; new dial and case refinished; hands also incorrect; still a complete clock with decent look; ht 34" $250-350
148. C.1895, Seth Thomas "Adamantine", large model with serpentine top and 4 free standing columns. The rear dust cover is missing and the dial has separated from the bezel [repairable], otherwise a sound and original clock; ht 11.5' $100-150
149. C.1860, Dan'l Pratt & Sons, Reading, Mass, label on a 30 hour Conn steeple clock in original condition. this clock has some problems: the click has failed on the strike side, and the once great tablet of the Smithsonian is badly flaked; case is sound and dial very good; worth restoring; ht 19.5" $125-175
150. C.1902, German, Badische Uhrenfabrik (Plate 1015), with rare [original] 3-ball pendulum [really has 5 round lumps on the pendulum, two on center shaft and three articulated]. Porcelain dial perfect; Moon-B trademark on dial and rear plate; complete & sound with original dome. See also lots 152 and 153 for same model clock and pendulum; ht 11" $175-275
151. C.1905, German, Kienzle Uhrenfabrik (Plate 1423), serial #16288, 400 day with disc pendulum [w/ matching serial #], and gimbal suspension. Nice ivory colored dial is perfect; Susp wire incorrect; should be 0.97mm; height 11" $175-275
152. C.1902, German, Badische Uhrenfabrik (Plate 1019-A), 400 day clock with rare [original] 3-ball pendulum. Perfect porcelain dial; Moon-B trademark on dial and rear plate; newer dome; ht 11" $150-250
153. C.1902, German, Badische Uhrenfabrik (Plate 1019-A), 400 day clock with rare [original] 3-ball pendulum. Perfect porcelain dial; Moon-B trademark on dial and rear plate; newer dome; ht 11" $150-250
154. C.1905, Jahresuhrenfabrik [plate 1618], 400-day clock with original disc pendulum. Note the base has some dents from an old fall, but the clock is otherwise complete and sound; nice 2" porcelain dial; has low serial number = 5446; ht 11" $125-175
155. C.1937, German, Kieninger & Obergfell, 400 day clock with 4-ball pendulum. Painted numerals on silvered brass dial. As-found, but complete and sound; lower susp block missing; newer dome; ht 11" $30-60
156. C.1954, Schatz, 1000 day clock in a brass framed case with plexiglass sides and front. Note pend lock is missing from rear of movement, but clock is otherwise complete & sound. All of the brass is oxidized to brown and will need cleaning; ht 9.5" $60-90
157. C.1950, Kieninger & Obergfell, [plate 1389], 400 day with unusual copper plate finish on dial, uprights and base. Sound and complete; dome is new. Ht 11" $30-50
158. C.1930, Kieninger & Obergfell, [plate 1355], 400 day in unusual Deco motif with octagon dial surround and double pillars each side. With original dome (a hard to find size = 6.5" diameter). Complete & sound and in nice condition; ht 11" $100-200
159. C.1954, Kieninger & Obergfell, 400 day miniature, chrome plated with unusual "bullet" shaped glass dome. The susp guard is lacking, otherwise complete and in excellent order. Ivory+floral dial is porcelain & good; ht 10" $50-70
160. C.1957, Schatz "Barock" model in black with matching bracket & wall mount. Note this clock took a tumble and the plastic case has a small crack [will glue up OK]. Otherwise complete and in good order; ht 11" $100-150
161. C.1952, German, Uhrenfabrik Herr [plate 1323] for John Wanamaker; interesting 400 day in a brass & plexiglass case, with a custom made brass wall bracket [someone did a nice job] in matching motif; height 10.5" $60-90
162. C.1949, German, Jahresuhrenfabrik, [plate 1271], postwar "Louvre" model in good condition with original dome. Porcelain dial with hand painted floral wreath trim. Ht 17" $715-225
163. C.1910, Japanese, mini 8-day school clock, oak case, with original finish. this is one of the nicer Jap'n school clocks, w/ original finish, gesso trim around entire frame, and with original label of "Cguri Clock Co,, Nagoya, Japan" Ht 22" $75-100
164. C.1890, Seth Thomas, "Adamantine" in as-found condition. Case, movement and dial are sound, except some one has painted over the case with a coat of shellac; are you up to a real polishing job? Height 11" $75-100
165. C.1980, German, Hubert Herr, 3-weight, musical 30-hour cuckoo, as-found. This clock is from a home in Stoneham, and seems to tick & cuck OK. Not old, but attractive; rear dust cover got wet and has split; height 16" $25-35
166. C.1950, German, Schwebe Anker, Westminster Chime Tambour clock with classic Deco hands and brass rails along the front of the case. Has an earlier floating balance mov't; runs but needs clean; ht 8" $50-70
167. C.1990, German, "Cowboy Andy", moving eye, one weight, novelty clock. This clock is like new with colorful cowboy outfit; eyes have lots of "action"; height 14" $30-50
168. C.1915, German, time, strike and alarm, small walnut shelf clock. Note case has been refinished and top finial is from a 30 hour steeple. Cello dial is brittle with some cracks; otherwise a cute clock that runs; strike is fouled up; dial = 2.75", ht 14.5" $100-150
169. C.1895, Seth Thomas Paperweight clock, as-found. Has been dropped and the pot metal case is cracked at 3 o'clock. Still retains original dial, and mov't is clean & running; paper dial = 1.75"; overall diam= 3.5" $30-50
170. C.1895, Seth Thomas, Advertising Paperweight clock in excellent condition. The paper dial says [printed in red]: "Roller & Shoemaker - Philadelphia; Time to send your order in" Dial = 1.75"; max dia=3.5" $75-100
171. C.1890, German, 2-Weight Vienna regulator, as-found. The top is new and a poor match; weights do not match and are dented; bob with a small center dent. However the movement is well made, has a perfect porcelain dial, original hands and runs OK; height 45" $400-600
171-a. C.1875, German, 1-weight wall regulator, in the Vienna style. The top cornice is new and the entire case has been re-ebonized. Well made movement is signed F. Kronberger on porcelain dial. Despite restorations, the clock has a good look; ht 42" $300-400
171-b. C.1870, German, Gustav Becker, an early 6-digit serial #, 8-day time only Vienna regulator. Most often we see this case style in oak, but this one is in walnut (solid moldings + veneered flats), one minor veneer chip at top of door, otherwise this is an outstanding and original clock; perfect beginner's Vienna; height 43" $500-600
172. C.1910, New Haven "Eclipse" [American Wringer Co., premium item], with rear label of wringer company. 8-day T/S/Alarm in good condition. The case has been refinished and the dial repapered. A good looking clock, runs; ht 25" $100-150
173. C.1855, Seth Thomas [Plymouth Hollow]. 30-hour column clock in good, as-found condition. there are some veneer chips and some flaking on the original tablet, but overall a decent clock for the beginning collector; floral corners on original dial are fading; good label; ht 26" $150-200
174. C.1875, A Welch "Cary" case [top incomplete], now with an Ingraham kitchen movement. The main case retains original finish, buttons, glass & pendulum. The back has had blocks added to support mov't and will need correcting; ht 20" $300-400
175. C.1900, Waterbury Clock Co., "Spider" 8-day carriage clock; note this case is similar to the Hornet & Bumblebee, but is nearly an inch deeper to accommodate the large 8-day spring. The clock has a couple of spider lines on the dial, but the glass cylinder side is perfect; quite clean; ht 3.5" $125-175
176. C.1908. Ansonia Clock Co., "Plato No.1", as-found, less handle & bottom dust cover; the mov't has been cleaned and tries to run; ht 4.5" $60-90
177. C.1975, German, 8-day version of the Plato clock. This clock has a jeweled movement [7j] and is very well made. It won't quite run a a week, but is functional. Color is black enamel with polished brass corners. A very nice clock; ht 5" $100-200
178. C.1925, German, Junghans, Westminster chime box clock with 3 panes of beveled glass in door. The mah. finish case has some bumps & bruises. The large solid plate mov't chimes & strikes, but the time "click" has been improperly replaced [old one in case], and does not wind properly [spring OK]; height 29" $125-175
179. C.1910, Seth Thomas, "Adamantine". OK, so tan is not the prettiest color, this is still a killer Adamantine. Note arch top, with cast frieze and 4 full standing columns. The mov't is dirty and the cello dial has gotten wet and is separating; minor edge nick in adamantine, otherwise sound & original, 13" $100-150
180. C.1830, Samuel Terry, Bristol, Conn, 30 hour carved column & splat, as-found. Note top shell carving and tablet are new. Decent dial is loose on stretchers; fair label with some stains, but legible; lower back of case is warped [I put in 2 sheet metal screws to hold back on, but it is original]; one top roller missing; ht 34" $175-275
181. C.1910, German 30 hour musical alarm in a cute walnut case; has a good Swiss music box that plays "reveille" for alarm. The alarm plays fine, but the time movement is sluggish /ticks & stops; ht 12" $175-275
182. C.1875, E. N. Welch Mfg. Co, decent 8-day steeple with fair to good label. Note tablet is clear, but original dial is excellent; minor veneer chips on case; worth restoring; ht 19" $125-175
183. C.1895, Seth Thomas Adamantine, white, from their Mediterranean series; see "Cyprus" & "Corsica" for related clocks. One leaf on rt of top trim is missing [you have to look hard to see it], one minor chip in adamantine; otherwise in good cond; has round movement and gong strike; ht 13" $125-175
184. C.1955, Jefferson Electric Co., Bellwood, Il, 110v. mystery timepiece. Motor does hum and run. [Note all parts are available from Timesavers]; in good as-found cond; ht 9" $40-60
185. C.1910, Seth Thomas "8-Day Long Alarm" in a Mahog Adamantine case with gilt metal trimmings [similar to "Advance" model, except this one has arched top]. This clock runs and alarms loudly. an interesting clock for the beginning collector; ht 11" $75-100
186. C.1900, Seth Thomas, Solid Mahogany shelf clock. Note this is the same case style as a "Dana No. 4", except this clock never had adamantine finish. Someone has tried to touch up the crazed finish with varnish, and now it will need refinishing; full plate #89 mov't; ht 11" $75-125
187. C.1954, Swiss, LeCoultre "Atmos", as-found. The dial needs resilvering and the clock wants to stop after a few hours. Still is complete & sound, worth restoring; ser #49059; ht 9" $250-350
188. C.1875, E. N. Welch, 30 hour, T/S/Alarm, mini OOG in good condition; there is a tear out of the label, bottom round is missing veneer and has been stained to match. Still it is a good original clock with original dial and tablet [now flaking]. Recently cleaned; height 18" $100-150
189. C.1953, German, Uhrenfabrik Herr, with "Forestville" stamp [plate 1105-A] with embossed extensions. Note the top hook for the pendulum has been lost; otherwise sound. Good ivory colored porcelain dial with floral decor; ht 11" $25-45
190. C.1950, Kieninger & Obergfell, [plate 1371] 400 day, 4-ball, with square dial [embossed silvered brass]. Note susp guard is lost, but clock is otherwise complete; ht 11" $25-45
191. C.1930, New Haven, "Petite" 8-day T/S miniature shelf clock; same case style as 12" Amiens, but this clock is only 7.25" tall. Has round #750 short pend movement and cathedral gong; the only shortcoming is the incorrect hands + minor nicks in case; retains good label; ht 7.25" $90-120
192. C.1925, Sessions, 8-day T/S/Alarm, oak kitchen clock in the arts and crafts style. Note the fellow who refinished this clock has the tablet in backwards and got stripper on the dial; which will need repapering. See interesting side splats with metal capitals; ht 20" $60-90
193. C.1886, New Haven Clock Co., [see 1886 catalog, model #511] 8-day time and strike black walnut mantle clock. Case was refinished and cleaned maybe 20 years ago. Has new tablet, but retains orig dial, hands & pend; Runs & strikes OK; ht 19" $150-200
194. C.1900, French, Brass cased time only carriage clock and case [no case handle]. This clock recently restored with new Swiss platform and beveled plexiglass in front Otherwise orig and sound +runs; 5.5" $125-175
195. C.1910, Seth Thomas, "Empire No. 201" crystal regulator in generally clean condition; front glass has a tiny chip at bottom rt, & rear glass has a modest chip bottom left; mov't clean +going; porcelain dial perfect; old pendulum intact; ht 9.65" $250-300
196. C.1935, Lux Clock Mfg., Waterbury, Conn., unusual musical powder box with a "Heartbeat" clock in the lid. When you lift the lid, a lively tune plays; Clock runs OK, spun metal case has a few minor dings; height 4.25" $90-120
197. C.1935, Swiss for Hodgson Kennard & Co., an 8-day double dial "Partner's" clock in running order; note 1 crystal is bad; otherwise nice heavy brass frame on good piece of green onyx; height 5.75" $350-400
198. C.1895, German, Uhrenfabrik Villingen [3 star trademark on dial & mov't], 30 hour T/S/Alarm in good shape. This clock has been reconditioned and the top 3 finials are replaced and with garish gilding; pend lacks R-A center; otherwise complete, orig & runs. 18" $60-90
199. C.1870, Seth Thomas, Thomaston [with Plymouth mov't], 8-day "Cottage". This case is refinished and has some veneer chips [door corners] and the tablet some flaking. This clock was brought here by a German and has an interesting customs stamp "Silesia" impressed in the zinc dial plate, and an old tablet of central European churches that's as old as the clock; so we've concluded this was a definite export; 14" $100-150
200. C.1880, Conn 8-day unsigned walnut shelf clock [with remnants of Pratt label], as-found. The orig mov't has been cleaned and is running; tablet clear; orig dial a little dark; hands replaced; ht 19" $90-120
201. C.1870, Unsigned, a likely Jerome time only movement [8-day] in an English walnut veneer over pine case with unique cross-band design on the base; case has a dry split & a new bezel; minute hand incorrect; otherwise complete & sound; runs; ht 11" $50-75
202. C.1880, New Haven Clock Co., mini 30 hour OOG, reconditioned. The outer band is freshly veneered; tablet repainted [imitation frost], and movement cleaned; looks good! Ready for home or shop; excellent label' height 18" $90-120
203. C.1850, Chauncey Jerome, 30-hour OG, reconditioned and running; case has some veneer chips at corners and the tablet is a new replacement; new hands; orig wooden dial & good label; signed Jerome mov't; ht 26" $100-150
204. C.1920, German, 30-hour 2-weight dial clock with turned pine bezel [stained walnut]. Although the weights & pendulum are replaced this clock seems to run and strike fine. Glass dial is reverse painted; one side cover is missing; ht 9" $60-90
205. C.1905, German, novelty alarm clock with "Phono Alarm" noisemaker at top. The rear cover shows a repair date of 9-5-08; orig paper dial is slightly discolored; exterior of case is copper tone [with wear]; ticks & alarms loudly; ht 8" $100-200
205-a. C.1905, German, Hamburg-American Clock Co, 30 hour novelty alarm that wags the bell back and forth on alarming. Note alarm set dial is in rear. Clock retains original hardwood stand with brass inlay; ht 9.5" $150-250
206. C.1880, German small arch dial wag. This example is not the smallest I've seen, but is small at 9.75" height. Note the pendulum has been improperly replaced and original dust covers improperly attached; strike bell is incorrect; dial with wear but has not been painted over; height 9.75" $100-150 <no photo available>
207. New + old: a C.1820 New England weight movement of very high quality, for which someone has made a repro Willard style shelf case of mahogany & veneers with a plywood back. Fret is a little rough; still a good looking clock that runs well; dial is NOT prof painted and will need redoing; ht 43" $1000-1500
208. C.1840, S. B. Terry, small 30 hour cottage clock with latter mov't. Note dial & hands are missing and case was re-veneered some time ago. Decent label has some tears; original frosted tablet is superior; ht 10.5" $125-225
209. C.1890, Ansonia, a pair of garniture statues, as-found: the Huntress & the Fisher, both with some damage and painted with several coats, the last one white. With some careful repair to the raised arms & refinishing, these would be nice; ht 18" $250-350 pair
210. C.1955, German, Oswald Uhrenfabrik, rotating eye clock, as-found. This clock took a tumble and the ear tips got broken [have been sanded]. The little terrier has been dressed up with a fur collar; would be $600 if perfect; height 6" $175-225
211. C.1852, C. Goodrich, Forestville, Conn, fancy 8-day iron front with paw feet. Note hands are incorrect & lower bezel missing; otherwise this is a great 7 original clock that will clean up nicely. The gold paint has been well protected by a layer of dirt; dial weak but legible; see Horology Americana, page 192; ht 22" $175-275
212. C.1970, mixed origin: a Japanese "Fuji" brand 8-day swinging arm clock, now on a late Victorian spelter statue [on a recent plastic base], and with added jewel bar. Seems to run, but sold as-is; ht 16" $150-200
213. C.1910, Self Winding Clock Co., New York, "Regulator No.9", as-found. The oak case has been stripped and needs some stain and finish. The hands are missing; has a large Seth Thomas pendulum, but mov't is set up with crutch for mercury pend; front glass is cracked; otherwise complete; height 70" $500-800
214. C.1926, Chelsea, for Tiffany & Co., serial #170151, Wheel Commander [aka Yacht Wheel] timepiece with 3.5" silvered dial. Note 2 spokes are missing from the wheel and the wooden base has been chewed by a puppy; all # match - shipped to Tiffany on 2-9-26; worth restoring; height 11.5" $300-400
215. C.1895, Ansonia "Mercury" figural clock. The owner thought he could polish off the dirt and the whole clock is down to gray spelter; mov't dirty. Clock took a tumble and one part of the finial is broken & lost; still Timesavers sells a finial [#19289] that could be used to replace this one, and the clock is otherwise complete; height 15" $350-400
216. C.1885, American fretwork clock with a 30 hour Welch fit up movement in fair to good condition; dial is orig and fretwork is good [top and other bits missing]; mahogany; height 15" $90-120
217. C.1890, American fretwork clock with an 8-day kitchen type movement in excellent condition. All of the fretwork is intact and quite impressive; compare to previous lot; ht 23" $125-175
218. C.1895, Ansonia "Savoy, Louis XIV", white enameled iron clock, as-found. The case has been resprayed and is dirty again. Mov't needs clean. Still everything is there and will clean up; ht 9.75" $75-100
219. C.1917, Warren Telechron, Ashland, Mass, an early & clean example of a 110v. clock with spring mechanism that takes over and runs the clock for up to 30 minutes if the power goes out; Cord replaced, otherwise all original; has a reprinted article for 1917 describing features of the clock; ht 13" $125-225
220. C.1920, New Haven, 12" Octagon Drop, solid oak school clock. The case has been refinished and is a medium brown; tablet is repainted with simple circle; dial repapered; 8-day time; ht 24" $250-300
221. C.1912, Wm. L. Gilbert, "#3027" Octagon Drop. One of several short drops to use the "Admiral" name. The time and calendar clock has a newly papered dial; tablet is now clear, but otherwise complete w/ original label and embossed pendulum; ht 27" $275-375
222. C.1868, Terry Clock Co., Waterbury Conn, "Cottage Extra", 30 hour shelf clock in rosewood 7 walnut [original]. Note this rare clock needs attention: veneer on the outer band is coming loose and the tablet is cracked, and the hour hand is broken; ht 13" $175-225
223. C.1885, Seth Thomas, "Atlanta" 8-day T/S as found. There are some chips to the walnut veneer along the right band; dial is flaking; door latch missing. Retains orig finish [w/ some shedding] and fancy pendulum. Height 19.5" $175-225
224. C.1890, French for the English market [retailed in Dover], a cute walnut & ebony mantle timepiece with substantial round 8-day mov't. The case has been wet and is warped, plus shows some old worm damage. Still has a lot of character; runs; ht 8" $75-100
225. A box lot of 24 glass domes, 5.5 x 11", made by Corning glass as original equipment for 400 day clocks. these are packed nicely in their original container, but will require additional packing for long distance shipment. Estimate = $5--10 each no photo
226. C.1910, German, Jahresuhrenfabrik, [plate 1267], Louvre model. This clock is from a home in Wollaston, MA. It took a tumble some time ago and someone had to straighten the "crown"; Mov't, dial & pend are fine; has a heavy old dome [replacement] that is a tad too small for the base; height 17" $175-225
227. C.1890, Swiss or French, a once elegant ladies "egg" style clock on base that took a tumble and cracked the blue enamel on the base and the porcelain dial as well. This "one-of" styling has a unique "oval" lever platform; staff is OK, but lever has mis-locked and needs attn; height 7.5" $200-300
228. C.1880, German, Gustav Becker, 2-weight wall regulator in the Vienna style. This clock seems to run OK, but has had some marginal quality restorations: top is a new carved oak job, a little too red for the refinished walnut case; bottom 2 finials are new and too small; dial with a repair at 8; tail of minute hand missing; height 46" $500-600
229. C.1900, German, 8-day time only "Louvre" model with quality cut pinion movement & verge with adjustable pallets. It's running OK despite dirt and needs a dome [4.5 x 13]. Make a nice conversation piece for 400 day collectors; ht 14" $90-120
230. C.1963, LeCoultre "Atmos" in good condition. Calibre 528-6, serial #168722. We have a half dozen Atmos in this sale, all quite clean; ht 9.25" $300-500
231. C.1910, German 400 day, variant pattern with extra long columns and full embossed bezel [note this model is made without top trim]. Also note extension to disc pendulum to keep rotation period same as shorter models; see next lot also; ht 12" $175-275
232. C.1910, German 400 day, variant pattern with extra long columns and full embossed bezel [note this model is made without top trim]. Also note extension to disc pendulum to keep rotation period same as shorter models; see previous lot also; ht 12" $175-275
233. C.1860, French portico clock, as-found. The dial has been chipped and pendulum replaced [needs sunburst]. Still the good round mov't ticks and strikes on a bell; case of decent white marble, with ormolu trim; ht 14.5" $175-275
234. C.1870, New Haven Clock Co., mini 30-hour cottage, as-found. Clock retain original "grungy" finish and some veneer chips on the base; partial label inside; tablet original; dial good; minute hand incorrect. Overall fair+, height 9,5" $60-90
235. C.1900, pair of garniture statues, New Haven or Gilbert, the "Combatants". Rt figure has been painted, tip of ax gone on left figure [simply smooth off and you won't notice it]; otherwise complete & sound; height 19" $175-275
236. C.1935, German, Cuckoo and Quail, dirty, as-found. Has large cast plate 3-train movement; fox + eagle motif with several clumps of grapes. Carving is OK, but not exceptional; weights do not match. Very dirty; ht 24" $200-300
237. C.1910, Seth Thomas, mahogany short drop, as-found. Dial is still decent; veneer is gone from lower bands [stained to match]; case dry and separating; mov't OK, needs cleaning' ht 23" $150-200
238. C.1875, E. N. Welch, short drop school clock, now without veneer. Pine carcass is finished with clear paste wax to honey color finish; dial is weak; would go great with pine decor; ht 23" $125-175
239. C.1880, Wm. L. Gilbert "Mitra" walnut parlor clock, as-found. Note there are 4 or 5 bits of trim missing, but you have opposite side patterns intact. Clock has a six inch dial & wooden stick pendulum; neat tablet & cathedral gong; height 22" $150-200
240. C.1930, unusual and well made nickeled brass nautical case, NOW with a Chelsea, 6" time only movement. Maker of fancy case is unknown; note bezel lacks one grip. Mov't runs but needs to be attached to case; potential; ht 16" $175-275
241. C.1900, German, R-A Wall Regulator in the Vienna style, as-found. Finish is dirty, but original; case retains original top and finials; good 8-day movement with R-A pendulum; needs clean; ht 35" $175-225
242. C.1860, New Haven Clock Co., 30 hour OG, as-found; dial is flaking [40%], label dark and with center tears; case retains original finish and all veneer is intact; neat lyre tablet; note, negative got dust on it, and clock looks better than photo; ht 26" $90-120
243 C.1910, Waterbury Clock, Co., "Drop Octagon, R.C." in almost like new condition with excellent original dial, tablet, hands, finish and label. Case with attractive rosewood veneer. This clock is perfect for the new collector. height 23" $325-425
244. C.1880, German, spring driven wall regulator in the Vienna style. There is no top, nor finials and lower rt return is replaced. however the mov't is a high quality solid plate job with cut pinions, nicely pierced hands and matching pendulum/dial; clean + going; ht 25" $150-200
245. C.1850, Sperry & Shaw, NY label on Conn 30 hour OG, as-found; finish stripped, small veneer chips; later Waterbury hands incorrect; label w/ tears, no weights; best part is original eagle +flags tablet; height 25" $75-100
246. C.1852, Ansonia Clock Co., [Ansonia, Connecticut label] Early chisel bottom timepiece, as-found. The dial is flaking badly; case with veneer chips; tablet flaked except for gold oval; orig composition "ears" height 24" $150-200
247. C.1870, Jerome & Co. movement in an English rolling pin parlor case; no top, dial flaking; frame around mirror missing; has about 75% "Anglo-American" label which is really neat; minor veneer chips and repairs; height 36" $225-275
248. C.1929, New Haven "Winsome" Westminster Chime banjo with rear label intact. This clock is from a home in Hingham, and has been in regular service. The tablets are both badly flaked and need attention. has round 3330 chime movement and the rods lie in the throat. Raised numeral dial; ht 27' $225-325
249. C.1860, French, 2-weight Morbier with large repousse pendulum of fruit and geometric designs; the dial surround showing a bird protecting her nest from a snake. Porcelain dial has chip at 5; mov't is dirty and will need cleaning; anchor 'scape; ht 58" $500-700
250. C.1780, English, Jo. Batty, Halifax. A nicely restored, full plated rope drive, 30 hour T/S movement, with 12" brass dial, Halifax style penny moon and a calendar disc [intact]. This is a well made movement with plenty of life left in it; height 12" $350-550
251. C.1975, Tall clock in Chinese motif. This clock came to the U.S. in a furniture container from the UK. It was a fixture in a Chinese restaurant in the West End of London for many years. It is Garish: Dragon scene on door and garden scenes on either side; battery mov't. Will not win an award for beauty, although I'm sure it was expensive when made; ht 68" $100-150
252. C.1890, New Haven, "10 Inch Octagon Drop" with calendar [as-found], Note the case has NO veneer and is shellacked over bare pine. Original dial is excellent. Most of the rear label intact; mov't OK; ht 24" $125-175
253. C.1875, E. N. Welch beehive case & alarm, now with another make 8-day movement & solid dial. The case with veneer repairs and home painted tablet. Runs and will serve as decorator; height 19" $100-150
254. C.1860, Atkins Clock, Co., Bristol, Conn, "Italian" style rosewood shelf clock, 8-day T/S/Alarm, as-found. Note the tablet is clear, the door hinge pulled loose and some veneer chips. Still a good original clock worth restoring; ht 18" $90-120
255. C.1880, French, Porcelain China clock, as-found. Note rear foot has been broken and glued; fancy dial has cracks from the same "fall", Pendulum is an Ansonia, adapted to fit. Rear bezel is from another clock. 8-day bell strike mov't is stamped CJCC. Case marked 'France'; 12" $75-100
256. C.1950, German, Cuckoo & Quail [1/4 striker], as-found. This clock ticks, cucks & quails fine, but is missing top trim and the pend leaf is missing from the stick. Mov't signed Hubert Herr, Triburg [stamped plates] Potential; ht 16" $50-75
257. C.1929, Waterbury, "Ship's Bell No. 10" and matching "Barometer No. 10", as-found. Note a repairman lost the entire jeweled platform and 3rd arbor from the time side. Strike train is complete; barometer complete but corroded & crystal cracked; height 8" $100-200 both
258. C.1895, Seth Thomas "Joker Lever", time and alarm carriage clock in excellent original condition. Much of the gilding is rubbed off the front embossed dial surround, but the rest of the clock is crisp; ht 7" $75-100
259. C.1900, Ansonia "Carriage Extra", time and alarm carriage clock in nickeled brass finish [with wear]. This clock is otherwise excellent, with good paper dial, mov't recently cleaned & running; ht 6.5" $100-150
260. C.1890, Welch "Jewel" paperweight clock, clean. There's a big chip in the glass at 6. Porcelain dial is still perfect. Mov't has some rust, but still runs; ht 4" $60-80
261. C.1890, Welch "Jewel" paperweight clock in blue; the minute hand has been poorly replaced, but the clock is otherwise complete & sound w/ a good dial; ht 4" $100-150
262. C.1850, American 8-day beehive, as-found; has large B & I type mov't [now with steel springs]; no label; veneer shot; dial freshly repainted [OK]; major work needed; ht 19" $75-100
263. C.1900, a lot of 2 American 4-glass cases, as-found: 1> Seth Thomas with only rear glass [OK}+ dial with spider lines, and 2> Gilbert with all 4 beveled glasses intact; 10.5 & 9.5" $75-125
264. C.1881, Wm. L. Gilbert, 8-day "Obelisk", as-found. This clock was painted red 50 years ago for use as a barn clock, and we had to wash it with 409. Has wrong hands; dial with wear; amazingly retains orig glass pendulum [cracked], and tablet with gilt corners; ht 16.5" $90-120
265. C.1840, English, signed Evans, Aberdare, 8-day painted dial tall clock movement, dial & hands. the movement recently rebushed & with fresh cable. The dial just back from the "Dial House", where the chapter ring & numerals were restored. the arch with a riverside scene and the corners w. country houses; 13 x 19" $400-600
266. C.1950, German, interesting post-war 30 hour cuckoo with 3 doors. After the hour & half hour strike, the two lower doors open and a carousel with 5 wooden figures turns while music plays; Note all 3 weights are too small; bellows covered with paper need re-doing; good project; height 23" $40-60
267. C.1900, Wm. L. Gilbert, 8-day T/S Porcelain clock. The light blue case has no apparent chips, however the porcelain dial has chips at 11 and 6. Case also with oil stain from the movement [darker area below dial]; ht 9.5" $100-150
268. C.1910, German cuckoo, as-found, distressed. It does run and cuck, and the bellows have been renewed, however it has fallen off the wall and been reglued; top rail poorly recarved and pend is home-made; heavy cast mov't; overall 19" $50-75
269. C.1900, German, a spelter garniture statue of a warrior in chain mail and other early armor. Note the sword in his right hand is broken off, but could be replaced with brass. Otherwise excellent detail on this statue; ht 13" $90-120
270. C.1940, a lot of 2: Lux "Nodding Bird" and a Keebler "Rocking Bird", both dirty, but in good as-found condition and running; no chips on cases; dimen= 6", 4" $50-70 both
271. C.1930, Mission style wall clock with brass numerals and hands. Seems to run and strike OK; dim = 13" wide by 22" high $50-70
272. C.1955, James "Remind-O-Clock", Oakland, CA, A lot of 2 interesting 110v electric reminder clocks; can be set to buzz at any interval in a 12 hour period. 7.5" and 9.5" $20-40 both
273. C.1950, German, a nice postwar repro of a hanging cartel clock; the porcelain china center is black with tole painted blue flowers, and with bronze decorations & chain. Decent 8-day lever mov't seems to run; total ht 24" $75-100
274. C.1949, [dated], German, Schatz, 400 day in very clean condition. Complete with suspension guard; good 4-ball pendulum; ht 12" $20-30
275. C.1870, Terry Clock Co., Black Iron 8-day timepiece, as-found. Note this clock originally had a rear wind alarm and center set alarm dial -- both are missing; case with some rust that has been painted over; rear label about 85%; does run' ht 9" $60-80
276. C.1890, Unknown ebonized parlor case, now with a c.1920 8-day kitchen movement [fits OK], dial and pendulum are dated 1881, New haven, but we can't find this model pictured. In any case it is quite attractive, with most of the gilt accents intact; base has been knocked off and reglued. A creative workman could improve this; height 21" $90-120
277. C.1880, E. N. Welch, "Drop Octagon No.1" in rosewood. This clock has loose veneer and chips on the lower portion, but the veneer on the dial surround is excellent and with good color. Orig painted dial is fading but could benefit from black retouch; orig hands; ht 24.5" $225-275
278. C.1835, Unsigned 8-day strap brass triple decker, as-found. Has the very large strap movement with "blanked & spoked" wheels by Joseph Ives. See Ken Roberts book on Ives, fig 27, page 110. [Jos Ives 1833 patent]. The case has been poorly stripped & painted brown. No label; bottom tablet new; dial double drilled; ht 37" $175-275
279. C.1870, Seth Thomas, 8-day "Cottage", as-found. Has original "Plymouth Hollow" lyre movement. Dial appears to be a cut-down OG plate with a paper over-paste. New ST hands and new pendulum; does run OK case with some veneer chips; ht 14.5" $75-125
280. C.1831, Atkins & Downes & George Mitchell, Bristol, wooden works, column and splat as-found [for parts]. There were a couple of broken teeth in the bottom; dial appears to be from a pillar 7 scroll [has inner chapter ring]; 4 turned feet have been added to the case and stenciling is weak; good for parts; ht 35.5" $75-100
281. C.1830, Riley Whiting, Winchester, Conn, 30 hour wooden works, column & splat. This clock was "over-restored" about 20 years ago and has garish gold paint on the tablet, columns and splat. Still, has a decent label, dial & hands & mov't appears complete; ht 34" $100-150
282. C.1900, New Haven, "Blake" short drop timepiece in solid oak with carved accents; please note this clock has improper paper dial, broken latch on bezel, incorrect pendulum, and has been poorly refinished; runs; label legible; ht 27" $100-150
283. C.1875, Waterbury, 30 hour full size steeple, as-found. Three are veneer chips along the right side (we put some tape on); tablet is new, wrong hands & pend; still has a decent label, with tears, and original finish; worth restoring; ht 20" $75-100
284. C.1900, Wm. L. Gilbert; this economy line clock is similar to Gilbert's "Army" line, but this one has had poor repairs; paper dial is too large; pend new; gong improperly replaced with bell;16" $50-80
285. C.1875, New Haven, 30 hour full size steeple, with a Pratt label [with tears]. Clock has problems: rust on mov't, tablet new, hands new; no alarm mov't; still ticks; looks great; ht 20" $60-90
286. C.1880, an Ingraham Doric case, stripped & without finish, now with the back & label from a Barnes Bros, Bristol clock, has 8-day mov't, papered over dial +wrong hands; runs [for parts] $40-60
287. Lot of 2: C.1960, United Clock Corp., Brooklyn, 110v display clock in a stamped brass case with cast metal bail [runs] ht 10" , together with a battery op swinging arm only. $30-50 both
288. C.1985, Korean, 8-day T/S short drop oak school clock, as-found. Has incorrect hour hand. Seems to tick & strike, looks well used, 22" $30-50
289. C.1950, Forestville Clock Co., Canada [marked Canada on dial and inside case]. This is an interesting clock; has a Sessions type front mount black mantle mov't in a post-war oak wall case. It's all factory original and the mov't recently cleaned. Looks & runs OK; ht 12.5" $60-90
290. C.1920, American pressed oak gingerbread with calendar. Note the movement is NOT original to the case and is mounted on shim stock. The case has been stripped, but retains good rear label; pattern glass is in backwards; ht 22.5" $75-100
291. C.1970, German, Welby decorator wall clock in the shape of a watch, with black dial. 8-day spring wound, lever movement, runs OK; height 18" $40-60
292. C.1960, United Clock Corp., Brooklyn, a good 8-day spring/lever display clock with chain. Perfect then and now for the watch repairman, with 4' chain; clock itself = 16.5" $50-75
293. C.1985, Linden, Japanese battery version of the famous glass dial mystery clock. I believe these were around $75 when new; runs OK; height 8.5" $25-35
294. C.1986 [dated] R. Broadbent [signed on rear], an expensive solid oak decorator clock, made of select, laminated quarter-sawn boards nearly 2" thick, with a quartz time only movement, and with driftwood dial; 10.5: $40-60
295. C.1980, hand made driftwood souvenir from Carmel, with a quartz time only movement. Has a lot of "look" for the nature lover; height 15" $30-50
296. C.1974 [dated] German [entire clock] for Seth Thomas [on dial], Westminster tambour. Has Hermle floating balance chime movement, as found, with broken chime spring; otherwise complete & sound; ht 8" $30-50
297. C.1895, Boston Clock Co., heavy black marble clock with tandem wind movement. Although this clock runs and strikes, it has problems: the F/S regulator arm and fork are missing and the movement is loose in the bezel [threads stripped]; has excellent porcelain dial; 9" $75-100
298. C.1880, a New Haven "Gothic Gem" case [with some veneer chips], NOW with a later [unknown] American 8-day kitchen movement, and a new paper dial with Gilbert insignia. Runs, but is sold for parts; ht 18" $60-90
299. A C.1950 Swiss, Jaeger Watch Co., Airplane Clock, 8-day complete, with a few other assorted Jaeger parts; ht 2.5" $50-80
300. C.1910, New Haven "Willis" banjo, less throat frame and tablet. The solid mahog center section has simply been varnished; lower door is new; a decorator that runs; ht 16" $30-40
300-a. C.1990, English, "Emperor", quartz porthole clock with cast brass bezel and thumb screws. Needs a battery but otherwise sound & complete; I suspect the casting is from Taiwan; diameter= 9.5" $25-35
300-b. Box lot of 15 movements: Most are complete warranty replacement Hermele floating balance, Westminster chime; one small 8-day novelty [like 400 day], 2 Urgos chain drive tall clock movements and one incomplete French time only movement; less dials, as-is. bid each x 15 $5-10 ea
300-c. C.1910, a Japanese case, painted black, now with a new Korean 8-day open spring movement; suitable as a high school theater prop; height 22" $30-50
300-d. C.1989 [dated] Plaster of Paris, Hebrew dial clock with battery movement. Note two of the numerals have been reglued, but it's all there; height 11" $10-15
300-e. C.1920, Japanese, mini box clock with "Sessions" on dial. Case is refinished; this whole clock is a bit primitive; does run + strike. $40-50
300-f. C.1965, 110v. Budweiser advertising clock, with a lighted picture of JFK on the reverse. Lights & hums; plastic & pot metal, brass plated; ht 17" $20-30
300-g. C.1955, English, 12 minute, center seconds, sports timer by Smiths. Has a pull wind lever movement. A second cord is pulled to start, stop and reset the hands. Bakelite case has been dropped & glued; ht 12"
300-h. C.1920, German [dial only] a large brass shield to a novelty "Armor" clock. There are holder on the rear for 2 lances that should project out from the top corners. Dial center to winding arbor is 13/16"; as-found ht 21" $10-20
300-i. C.1910, German, a formerly elegant suede covered desk calendar with a 30 hour clock in the top [distressed], amazingly the paper rollers are well preserved. Rollers have a spring detent with release lever on the side. Turned brass columns at corners; a project! Ht 12.5" $40-60
300-j. C.1870, Ansonia Brass & Copper Co., a once elegant 8-day beehive, skinned and ready for veneer. Tablet is poor; label excellent; orig mov't dirty; dial can be reblacked; ht 19" $50-80
300-k. C.1935, Telechron, 110v. mini OG; well made mahog case & painted tablet. Motor only hums [no turning]; neat case for a fit-up battery movement; ht 10" $10-20
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