251. C.1915, Waterbury Clock Co., from their "French Silver" series, Art Nouveau ladies boudoir clock, cast of white metal and with heavy silver plating. The flowing lines and well detailed flowers suggest it was probably copied from a French original. 30 hour movement is clean and running and with good porcelain dial; height 9" $125-175

251-a C.1883, Terry Clock Co., Pittsfield, Mass, "Pert" in original case by Lovell Mfg, Erie, PA [made wringers and clock cases], fancy "Good Luck" alarm in very good original condition. But the best part is the fancy open balance ‘scape on the dial, the balance with 3 little knurled ‘dumb-bells’. In running order and really eye catching. Height 9" $350-550

251-b C.1900, French for A. Stowell & Co., Boston, a good tan onyx clock, from a home and in virtually like new condition. The porcelain dial and gilt center are perfect. Good French movement strikes on a flat wire cathedral gong. Height 10.5" $175-225

251-c C.1910, Seth Thomas for Ball Watch Co., "12-Inch Drop Octagon", in very good original condition, with original Ball Watch Co., Cleveland signed dial and original and mint Seth Thomas interior label. Minor veneer damage near bottom door, and minor repair to scratch on dial. Case lightly varnished over; a nice clock; height 23.5" $350-450

251-d C.1922 [dated dial] Western Clock Co., {Later Westclox}, "Big Ben", advertising alarm clock. This is a unique piece, with a printed paper dial advertising Indian Motorcycles, product of "Hendee Manufacturing Co, Largest Mortorcycle Manufacturer in the World…1922 Free Demonstration", and picturing one 2 wheel rig, and another with side car. And the clock ticks and alarms. The dial and advertising are in excellent condition; ht 6.5" $175-275

252. C.1881, F. Kroeber, 14 Cortlandt St., New York, "Fearless" walnut gingerbread in very good+ original condition. The only shortcoming is discoloration on the paper dial, and wear in the 1-2-3-4 area. Retains patent Kroeber indicator pendulum with beveled lenticle, and a very good rear label. Moreover, has original signed Kroeber key. [Key at podium] The original finish has a nice dark walnut color with some crazing. Height 18" $300-400

252-a C.1920, German, Junghans, Westminster chime bracket clock, from a home in Methuen. This clock shows signs of good care for the past 75 years. Good mahogany case; original finish [now crazed] is intact with pleasant sheen. The movement, though dirty is complete and sound and still chimes with outstanding tone. The embossed and silvered dial is bright and with no tarnish, and with fast/slow and chime/silent dials in the arch. Beveled glass in door; with original key and pendulum; ht 13.25" $300-400

252-b C.1881, Waterbury Walnut Gingerbread Clock, similar in character to those they show named after cities. This is a great walnut in excellent original condition, with neat factory design doweled & removable crest [top 4"], and with original finish with nice soft craze patina. The dial has started to flake [about 5%], but this clock is otherwise excellent; partial rear label; 8-day, T/S/Alarm. Height 23" $125-175

252-c C.1925, Waltham Clock Co., Deco Style, 8-Day desk clock in clean condition. One of the small case screws is missing in the rear, and I could only get it to run for 2 days, so assume it might need oiling/service. Still it is a classic Deco case, nickel plated brass and with heavy Deco numerals and hands still intact; ht4.5" $150-200

252-d C.1940, Lux Clock Mfg, Waterbury, Conn, mini novelty "Banjo" clock in excellent original condition and running order. Ht 6" $175-275

253. C.1885, New Haven Clock Co., Walnut Parlor clock, the "Kama" in good original condition, with finish, label [torn] and tablet intact. The tablet is a good 3-tone and with no flaking. The original painted dial is also excellent; indicator pendulum. The case with minor edge scrapes, but overall xlnt. 8-day T/S, height 20" $175-275

253-a C.1860, Wm. L. Gilbert Rosewood 8-Day shelf clock in a patent Chauncey Jerome case [pat 1857]. This is an interesting clock, not too large, with attractive rosewood veneer and has been totally restored by John Fletcher. The original tablet has about 5% flaking but is still very nice and the original dial is very good; wonderful label; height 22" $175-275

253-b C.1863, Seth Thomas "O.G. Top", 8-Day mantel clock in rosewood with original orange peel finish and some minor veneer chips. This is a nice pre-civil war clock with good Plymouth, Conn, label and original dial [some flaking], hands and mirror. Overall very good plus condition; height 15" $225-275

253-c C.1863, Seth Thomas "O.G. Top", 30-Hour mantel clock in outstanding original condition with superb original dial with "Patented" above the alarm dial, and orig ST hands. Has a neat original tablet with fruit center and with bright gilt quarter molding all around. T/S/Alarm, complete. Height 15" $225-275

253-d C.1870, Seth Thomas "Arch Top", 8-day, in amazing original condition. The are a couple of tiny veneer chips along the edge, but it is 99% good with original finish. The original dial has no flaking whatsoever; looks like it sat in someone’s cedar chest for 100 years. Mint label. I would believe it has not been serviced since new. Height 15½" $300-400

254. C.1920, Waltham Clock Co, Walnut desk clock in excellent original condition. Has a classic trefoil shape with elongated numerals on a silvered dial. Uses Waltham’s 8-day car clock movement with stem wind in base. Seems to run fine. The original finish has a nice aged orange peel; I call it great patina. Cute clock; height 11" $175-275

254-a C.1880, E. Ingraham & Co., "Grecian Mosaic", 30 hour time and strike. This clock has been refinished and the label has gone dark from the stripper, but is all there and legible. Original painted dial is good {with wear} and hands are fine. The veneer on the sides is an interesting tiger maple, and this clock has great contrast between the walnut and maple areas. Height 14" $275-375

254-b C.1925, Waltham Clock Co., "Partner’s Clock" in excellent original condition. Modest wear on the gilding, but the glass and dials are still good and the clock is in good running order. Height 4" $250-350

254-c C.1895, French for Tilden Thurber & Co., Providence, small onyx mantel clock with ormolu columns and in excellent original condition with perfect dial. Recently cleaned and ready for home or shop. They do not come any nicer; ht 9½" $150-200

254-d C.1905, German, Royal Bonn "Armor", mini porcelain shelf clock in very good original condition. Tiny chip on rt front foot has old paint. Otherwise complete and attractive in every respect, running. Color is medium sky blue with yellow, pink and violet flowers. Height 6¼" $150-200

254-e C.1905, Wm. L. Gilbert, Winsted, "Porcelain No. 418" in cobalt blue and in like new condition, professionally cleaned and running. Striking the hours on a deep tone gong, and the halves on a bell. Original paper dial with embossed and gilded brass center. The gold highlights are still in good shape and the yellow and violet flowers have good detail. Ready for home or shop. Height 11" $400-500

255. C.1885, Seth Thomas "Omaha", City Series 8-day shelf clock in ebonized walnut, and with original gilt accents. This is a very clean clock with minor wear along the edges, but still what we would call excellent. Retains original finish, dial, hands, pendulum, gong, and 70% inside label. Lacks one of the small black balls on top; height 19" $200-300

255-a C.1958, Swiss, LeCoultre, "Atmos" clock, serial number 95194, Calibre #526-5, in a brass case, now void of gilding due to polishing.. This is a nice, small unit with swinging front door. It appears complete and sound, however someone has bent the impulse arm, and I could not get it stay running. Height 8¾" $275-375

255-b C.1972, Swiss, LeCoultre, "Atmos" clock, serial number 384923, Calibre #528-8, in a gilded brass case, and in "like-new" condition. This model has the lift out front door. All models with doors are safer that the lift top, owing to the danger of breaking off the minute shaft when setting down the top. Height 9.25" $375-475

256. ***C.1966, Swiss, LeCoultre, "Atmos" clock, serial number 206493, Calibre #528-8, in a gilded brass case with lift out front door. Clock appears to be intact and ran OK for the photograph. Looks to be well cared for. For the newcomers, these clocks are wound automatically by changes in atmospheric pressure, and are still sold in better department stores. Height 9.25" $350-450

256-a. C.1961, Swiss, LeCoultre, "Atmos" clock, serial number 135759, Calibre #528-6, in a gilded brass case with lift off cover. Note that one of the friction pins that holds on the cover has been lost, and there is a screw in its place. These pins are available from LeCoultre. Otherwise, this is a relatively clean clock and with original green carry box {less buckle}; height 9.25" $300-400

256-b C.1925, New Haven "Waring", full size banjo in excellent original condition. Has great "Carriage" tablets in blue, black and silver. Silvered dial; strikes on a single steel rod. Height 37" $275-375

256-c C.1881, Waterbury "Regent-Calendar" in outstanding original condition. This clock is veneered in attractive rosewood, and retains original dial, tablet, pendulum and ‘papered’ back. Waterbury was among the first to offer the long drop octagon, but they used a light pine case, veneered, and very few have survived in good condition. This clock is the exception, and anyone would be proud to own it; h t 32" $400-600

257. C.1900, French Conical [rotary] Pendulum Annular dial alarm clock, with engraved and embossed case. Compare this with lot 475 in Oct ’98 sale, which had a smooth brass case. This one looks to have been for the Middle Eastern market, as it had brightly colored enamel [now worn] in the engraved loops and circles. Retains original ball pendulum. Wind and set alarm from base. These are unusual; see Tardy, page 351. Note 2 of the pillars are slightly bent, but still good-plus condition. Height 6.75" $600-800

258. C.1959, Horolovar Co., New York, reproduction, of the famous "Ignatz" flying Pendulum clock. This clock shows signs of use, and the oil in the movement has dried out, so it runs sluggishly. However, it is complete with original box, instructions and guarantee; very good condition. These seem to bring around $200 on Ebay. Height 10" $150-200

258-a C.1920, Seth Thomas "12 Inch Drop", in oak and in very good original condition. The only thing that keeps this from being outstanding is the flaking dial which has about 15% loss at this time. This clock is ready to hang on the wall and enjoy. 8-day time only. Height 24" $250-350

259. C.1900, E. N. Welch, pressed oak Gingerbread clock with original finish, dial, tablet and pendulum. The paper dial is dark with age, and the finish is crazed and dark from dirt. I personally like the "100 year old" look, but I’m sure someone will want to strip this down to golden oak. Ht 23.5" $100-200

259-a C.1915, Waterbury "Pelican" in absolutely LIKE NEW condition, with original finish, both rear labels intact, original tablets; super dial with no stains; beat scale, pendulum and even original Waterbury key. Even a third label inside bottom of case. Believe me, you will look at this clock twice to believe your eyes. Good 8-day time and strike movement is in running order. Height 37.5" $400-600

259-b C.1929, Wm. L. Gilbert, Winsted, Conn, mini Pillar & Scroll in good original condition. This was part of their reissue series and uses the same movement as their model 6700, small solid plate movement with rack and snail striking on "Gold-tone" gong. The gong has had some pliers on it and there are minor scrapes on the dial, but this is a one-owner and retains original pendulum and key. Cute clock; height 13" $300-400

259-c C.1925, Ingraham "Nyanza", banjo, time only, in like new condition. This is a one family clock from Haverhill, Mass, and if you are looking for a near perfect Nyanza, with full original label, and perfect original paper dial, then this is the one! 39" $300-400

260. C.1970, Chelsea Clock Co., "Corvette" desk set. The time only clock and barometer are cradle mounted so they may be turned to any angle for easy viewing. Statuary bronze finish with polished brass handles and cradle. 8-day mov’t with 11 jewels; height 5" $350-550

261. C.1910, American "Harmony" brand, musical tribute clock. The brass plated iron case features a harp with angels above a bust of both Wagner and Beethoven. A small Swiss cylinder box in the base plays "My Country ‘Tis of Thee" and "No Place Like Home". Some damper noise, but the tunes are quite clear. 30 hour back wind movement at top. Height 11" $175-225

261-a C.1890, Austrian, Royal Vienna Porcelain Clock in miniature size, with a small 30 hour movement by British United Clock Co. This is a very attractive clock in red, green and cobalt blue with gold highlights. The central panel with a garden scene of two lovers in Victorian dress. The dial itself with a floral wreath around the center shaft. Height 9¾" $275-375

262. C.1878, F. Kroeber, 8 Cortlandt St, New York, Eight Day "NIAGARA" walnut shelf clock in excellent original condition. A gentleman from Maine brought this clock down to Salem; it is a one owner and shows it…absolutely pristine condition. Tablet appears to have always been clear; still has original putty holding it in. 8-day, striking on a nickeled bell; rear label OK; ht 20" $350-550

262-a. C.1878, F. Kroeber, 8 Cortlandt St, New York, Eight Day "WINONA", walnut shelf clock in excellent original condition. Another one owner with both full labels on rear [Model label and instruction label]. Like above lot, still has original putty around glass [with some putty flaked away]. Striking on a nickeled bell. Height 20.5" $325-425

262-b C.1930, Seth Thomas "Office No. 14" in oak and in excellent original condition in every respect. Original golden oak finish; good 14" painted dial [with minor chip around winding hole], good 30-day movement and in running order. Ready to enjoy; diameter = 18" $375-475

262-c C.1852, E. O. Goodwin, Bristol, Conn, Miniature Column & Cornice in very good condition. The case is in excellent condition with original orange peel finish and just the right patina on good veneer {minor chip by top door hinge}. Goodwin used movements from Brewster & Ingraham and this one is appropriately signed, and running well [8-day time and strike]. Very good, complete label. Tablets are all original: dial tablet with flaking corners; the middle tablet {Smithsonian} has the building over 1/3 flaked, and the bottom tablet of the Crystal Palace has had touch up in the dome, and other flaking. The dial has been professionally repainted on orig dial pan. A hard to find clock; ht 20" $400-600

263. C.1880, E. N. Welch, Tan Onyx mantel clock with "Patti" style movement with open ‘scape on porcelain dial. There are some hairlines on the dial, but the case itself is very nice with no cracks nor chips; has bronze decoration on either side of the dial. Retains original "discus" shaped pendulum, lacking adjusting nut. Height 9" $175-225

264. C.1885, French, Japy Freres, Tan Onyx mantel clock, with solid porcelain dial [with minor hairline]. Has an attractive gilt bronze center and bronze mounts on either side of the dial. Note gilding is rubbed off and these have a coppery appearance. The onyx case is clean and sound with only very minor edge chips; striking on a gong; height 8" $125-175

264-a C.1910, Sessions "Regulator E" Store calendar clock with advertising, in exceptional condition with near mint label, original dial, and an interesting old tablet: D. M. STULTZ, JEWELER, CULPEPER, VA. The case is an attractive golden oak color, and retains original fancy embossed pendulum. Good time and simple calendar movement of Welch design. Height 38.5 $400-600

264-b C.1910, Sessions "Regulator H" Store calendar clock with advertising, in exceptional condition with near mint label, original dial, and original tablet with an old Good-YearÔ Wingfoot Heels [shoe repair] decal in faded blue and gold. See also next lot; it is amazing that we should have 3 such nice store regulators; ht 36" $350-450

264-c C.1911, E. Ingraham & Co., "Western Union" solid oak store regulator with Freihofer’s advertising, and in outstanding condition. At the top is a painted tin shield stating: Freihofer’s Quality Cakes; on the dial center, an original stencil "Freihofer’s", and the tablet itself [with some paint loss]: "Chas Freihofer’s Baking Co., Cor. Washington & Quail, Albany, NY". A very unique advertising clock; note with calendar. Ht 36" $500-700

265. C.1910, Seth Thomas Clock Co., "Amherst" model mahogany shelf clock with front inlay. This is a good clock and retains original finish and great porcelain dial with "Smith Patterson Company, Boston" fired into the porcelain. Uses premium, round number 48 movement, and retains original pendulum unique to this series. Only minor wear to case edges; otherwise excellent; height 10.5" $175-225

265-a C.1910, Seth Thomas Clock Co., "Florence" model mahogany shelf clock with front inlay. This is a very clean clock and retains original finish and great porcelain dial. Uses premium, round number 48 movement, and retains original pendulum unique to this series. Overall excellent; ht 12.25" $225-275

265-b C.1910, French, Chas. Hour, Paris, for Tiffany & Co. This is a cute desk clock of black and light orange onyx, with a rectangular dial and elongated numerals. Has a good 15j lever platform, on a small round plate and is in running order, and with original gilt winding key. Small but elegant; ht 5.2" $250-350

265-c C.1895, New Haven "Indicator" wall clock in excellent original condition. New Haven first introduced this model in 1881 as the Regulator, Drop, Round. Later catalogs show the name change to Indicator, and the revised tablet. The only thing that keeps this from being called outstanding, is a ¾" acorn missing from the right carved leaf. The suspension wire broke in transit and will need to be renewed; has old repair to pend stick. With old service labels from Norwood, MA. Very nice clock; height 31" $600-800

266. C.1900, French, Brass Cased Carriage Clock, time and strike in good original condition. There is some minor wear through the gilding on the edges, and the clock could stand cleaning. However, the porcelain dial is perfect, and clock retains original hands, key and nickeled lever platform. Some minor chips on right beveled glass, the rest is perfect; ht 6.3" $275-375

267. C.1830, English, Regency Drop Dial, Miniature [see dimensions]. Has a nicely made fusee movement, and an 8" convex dial, the mahogany case with attractive brass inlay. The original dial with some minor touch-up, and with signature: Purvis, North Audley St, Grosvenor Square. Has received loving care. Height 15.5" $600-800

268. C.1890, French Crystal Regulator. Nice small size with 2.75" porcelain dial [perfect] and bow front case with reeded Corinthian columns at the front corners. Mercury pendulum intact. Overall excellent condition; height 8.8" $450-650

269. C.1885, Wm. L. Gilbert "Mitra" in exceptional original condition. There is a simple wooden "cap" missing from the top trim on each side, and a simple facet cap from the top center [see Gilbert catalog]. This clock is otherwise nearly perfect, with original dial, tablet, finish & label. Mitra is the Hindu God of Justice, and this is known to be a scarce model. Mr. Lowe bought this clock from Bob Stangl in 1991 for $525, and we know Bob is fussy about condition! Height 22" $400-600

270. C.1850, Label of J.C. Brown, Forestville Mfg. Co, and with original dial signature of : Conn Clock Co, and underneath: Polished Pinions No. 1. This clock has patent Morse 8-day movement, clean and going. The beveled edge case retains original finish and has hand painted decorations in red and gold [with wear]. Door tablet original [with wear]. A good early cottage clock. Height 14.5" $375-475

271. C.1885, Ithaca Calendar Clock Co., Ithaca, NY, shelf calendar, "No. 11 Octagon – Poni", in walnut and in good original condition. There is minor discoloration of the dial just under the month opening, but the dial is generally very good. Has nickel plated pendulum, original hands and old finish. Height 18" $600-800

272. C.1920, German, Junghans Shelf cuckoo in very good condition. The only minor restoration is a newly carved minute hand, out of some synthetic material. Uses a large full-plate 8-day movement, with Junghans trademark. The bellows are still good and it has a nice deep cuckoo, and a good wooden bird with moving wings and tongue. Note interesting Gothic styling with full turned front columns & carved leaves at top. Height 22" $700-900

273. C.1870, Seth Thomas, mini "Gilt Column" 8-day T/S/Alarm shelf clock in outstanding original condition. This clock has one of the best original dials I’ve seen in ages, and the gilding on the columns is complete with original burnished rings. There is minor touch-up to the gilding on the door frames, but this clock is otherwise excellent+. Well colored rosewood veneer. Height 16" $300-400

274. C.1842, E. C. Brewster & Co, Bristol, Conn, 30-Hour, Kirk’s Patent, spring driven clock, in a nice round band and cornice case. See picture of same model in Ken Robert’s book on Ives, page 219. Note many people mistake this for an 8-day because of the location of the winding holes, and the weight of the clock with the iron back plate. The 8-day has the 'scape wheel at front center of the movement, and of course you can feel the difference in the springs on winding. This clock has a nice card label and original dial; the case is attractively refinished; clean and ready to enjoy; special note: do not confuse the first E.C. Brewster & Co {1839-43} with the later {1861} E.C. Brewster & Co. Height 21" $350-550

274-a C.1842, Wells Forbes, Bristol, N.H. {yes, New Hampshire} reverse OG case with cornice top, with a Kirk’s Patent, 8-Day spring movement, with heavy cast iron back plate. This clock has a great and unusual label, original finish [with some minor abrasions and wear] and a tablet of the Merchant’s Exchange, Philadelphia {with the whole building flaked away}. We phoned Snowden Taylor for help in dating this clock, and he assures us it is in the same time period as the previous {Brewster} lot. Bubble in the veneer on right side of case. Height 23" $500-600

274-b C.1845, Chauncey Jerome, 8-day Fusee, Ripple edge, Octagon drop, rosewood, in excellent condition. The original dial has been touched up around the winding holes, center hole and a few other spots, but is generally xlnt. The movement is properly signed and clean and in good working order. Jerome was very creative with these short drops, and hardly two are exactly the same; on this one is the entire front dial and bezel assembly is hinged at the top and latched on the sides; simply remove hands and tilt up for total access. Height 24" $750-1000

274-c C.1863, Atkins Clock Co, Bristol, Flat Column, Empire style case with unusual door latch bearing patent info for "Adlams"; don’t know if he was a case designer or what. In any case, this clock is pristine, with original finish on colorful rosewood; super dial tablet and dial and an excellent label. Mirror is original also with just the right amount of fading and discoloration. This clock is out of a home in Manchester, NH and has received good care; 8-day , striking on a gong; height 16" $300-400

275. C.1913, Seth Thomas "Crystal Doric No. 1", in excellent original condition. This clock is from a home in Dennis, Mass, and has never been serviced, and is complete in every detail; good silvered dial with raised bronze numerals, cathedral gong and faux mercury pendulum. Beveled glass all good; even runs. The case is oxidized to a dull brown. These round tops do not turn up often; height 11" $450-550

275-a C.1900, New Haven "Regulator Calendar" in excellent original condition. See Ly’s New Haven book, pages 76-77 for details on this clock, including foto of label and movement. Note the catalog drawing [fig 256] shows the "Regulator" tablet which is intact on this clock. Minor paint flakes on edge of original painted dial; his is the one to own; ht 32" $450-550

276. C.1890, Boston Clock Co., "Pattern No.451" onyx mantel clock with gilt bronze ornamentation. Wish you catalog guys would get together, as I had to go clear back to Ehrhardt book 1, page 79 to find this model. In any case, this clock is from a home in Fall River, a one-owner and is in exceptional condition; minor wear to gilding on bronze; vertical stress crack shows in base but does not detract; no chips. Still runs and strikes on a cathedral gong; ht 17" $500-700

276-a C.1900, English, "Royal Lorne" Porcelain China clock in very good original condition. The only thing that keeps this from being excellent is the rear cover came off its hinge and is now inside the case. The basic case is a dark cream color. The flowers are yellow and dark red, and with gold highlights. The movement is signed by British United Clock Co., Birmingham, England, and is a close copy of Ansonia’s movement. Porcelain dial is good. Height 14.5" $300-400

277. C.1900, Gilbert, "No. 244" Porcelain China clock in cobalt blue with gold highlights and purple and yellow flowers. Retains original paper dial with only minor stains; movement is running OK. A large and attractive china clock in the most desirable color; no chips nor cracks; height 11" $475-575

278. C.1900, Gilbert "No. 411" Porcelain China clock in dark pink with purple and yellow flowers and gold highlights. This is a attractive clock with original paper dial and pierced dial mask. No chips no breaks. Very nice for the boudoir or with pink décor; height 11" $450-550

279. C.1900, Ansonia "Waco" Porcelain China clock in medium green with purple and yellow flowers and gold highlights. Although not a Royal Bonn, this is a well painted American case, and with excellent open escape movement with perfect porcelain dial. Clean and running. Height 11.25" $450-550

280. C.1900, Waterbury "Parlor No. 94" Porcelain china clock is excellent original condition with original paper dial with gilded center, clean nickeled movement and rear label. Color is dark green with purple and yellow flowers; very minor edge abrasions, but no chips nor cracks; height 11.75" $350-450

281. C.1895, Ansonia "Pocono" White Porcelain china clock with yellow and gold highlights and small purple flowers. This is a nice clock with porcelain dial and gilded dial center; no chips nor cracks; clean and running; height 11.25" $375-475

282. C.1897, A Gilbert {Royal Hanover} Cobalt Blue case, No.410, now with an Ansonia open ‘scape movement. This is not an obvious marriage and took me a while to track down. If you can live with it, it’s about the best looking cobalt china of the bunch. The case is perfect with no chips nor cracks and the flowers have extra nice detail. The oil on the movement appears a little gummy, but it still runs and strikes fine; height 11" $400-500

283. C.1900, Gilbert "No. 427" Cobalt Blue Porcelain china clock in excellent original condition. Paper dial with gilt brass mask is a little dark [but OK]. Case is perfect. Height 10.75" $450-550

284. C.1900, Gilbert "No. 420" Porcelain in Pink with yellow and purple flowers. This is a very attractive clock with pansies cast into the case corners, and the light pink is perfect for a ladies dressing area. No chips nor cracks. Paper dial is a little dark; with brass dial mask; height 11.75" $400-500

285. C.1900, Ansonia "Potomac" Porcelain China clock in green with magenta and yellow roses. This clock is all original except for the paper chapter ring which appears to have been changed some time ago with an appropriate style; gilt center and hands are original; height 12" $350-450

286. C.1900, Ansonia "Tilbury" Porcelain case now with a C.1894 round movement from an Ansonia marble mantle clock: see Ly’s illustrations for Providence, Oakwood, and Zampa for this fancy dial with arabic numerals, each in a gilt oval, and the front ‘scape pivot held up by a cast floral support. I tried to put the porcelains with no problems on this page, but some were not obvious until I took a second look inside. All this aside, this is a good looking dark pink case with no chips nor repairs, and can still be enjoyed; ht 9.75" $275-375

287. C.1905, Ansonia "La Mine" Royal Bonn China clock in excellent original condition. This case has fabulous purple and yellow iris on the front and is shaded light lime at top to dark green at bottom. Also with good open ‘scape movement and porcelain dial that is perfect [a little oil and dirt will clean off]. Height 11.25" $700-900

288. C.1900, French, Porcelain China Clock, light blue with 24K floral patterns on the side, and with a country scene below the dial. The dial is hand painted with a bouquet of wild flowers, and with bronze mounts, left right and top. Height 10" $400-600

289. C.1918, Warren Clock Co., Ashland, Mass, hard to find early battery clock with patent Warren "Free Pendulum" with no visible means of driving the movement. Except for the fact that the suspension spring was broken in transit, this clock is in exceptional condition, with perfect dial, hands, dome and good gilt finish on brass parts. See Palmer’s Treasury of American Clocks, fig 546 for more details. Height 11.5" $500-800

290. C.1910, Ansonia Cock Co., "Regulator A", time and calendar in a walnut case and in excellent original condition. The back paper lining has some tears, and minor abrasion along case edge, but a great original dial, tablet and label; height 32" $550-650

291. C.1914, Ansonia "La Savoie", Royal Bonn China clock in excellent original condition. Retains original paper dial with gilt brass center; dial is perfect. The case itself is tu-tone, green with yellow highlights and gold accents, decorated with red and yellow roses. The 24K highlights are intact and quite bright. Not the fanciest Bonn case, but perfect for the beginning porcelain collector; runs; height 11¼ " $400-600

292. C.1900, Ansonia "La Plaine", Royal Bonn China clock in excellent original condition. Retains original paper dial with gilt brass center, and minor wear between the 4 & 5. The case itself is tri-tone, starting at the top with aqua, then lime and changing to dark green at the bottom, all accented with pink & red flowers; no chips nor repairs. The movement is clean and going. Height 12" $450-650

293. C.1960, Chelsea Clock Co., Chelsea, Mass, the "Claremont", bronze base and ball desk set. This good clock retains original lacquer [with some rub spots and discoloration], and is in running order & belts out the ship’s bells loudly. Although not an antique, this is a desirable and well made office clock for anyone with marine interests; original key. Height 8.5" $750-1000

294. C.1836, Silas B. Terry, Horologist, Plymouth, Conn. This is a wonderful column and carved splat with the rarest of all S.B.Terry labels, in addition to his name, stating: Horologist - Clocks, Time Pieces & Regulators, Plymouth, Conn. Uses his round skeletonized 8-day movement, with ‘scape wheel visible through dial hole. A great wooden dial with gilt chapters and corners and beading around the inner circle as well as the outer; minor flaking. Sadly the tablet had a weight fall through it; none is missing and it is a great mansion painting [Monticello?], however the cracks are clearly visible. The deeply carved pineapple splat has wonderful detail. Height 38" $1200-1600

295. C.1900, Ansonia "Bagdad", 30-Day Timepiece in very good condition, the oak case nicely refinished to a golden color. The clock uses Ansonia’s double spring month going movement, and is in good running order. Original bob with no dents, good beat scale, and good paper dial with second bit. This clock and the next lot will be hard to choose between; height 50.5" $750-1000

296. C.1900, Ansonia "Bagdad", 8-Day, striking wall regulator in excellent original condition, with nice original medium brown finish with orange peel and crazing. The only shortcoming are a couple of dents in the pendulum bob; the rest of the clock is very nice; height 50.5" $750-1000

297. C.1890, Seth Thomas "Regulator No. 2" in oak and in good original condition. The original dial has some flaking by the 5 + 7, and old touch-up by 12, but in very good. The case retains its original finish, now medium to dark brown with age; bezel is solid oak variety so will never peel. The weight and bob have minor oxidation and have never been polished; and with about ¾ of label remaining; height 35.5" $900-1200

298. C.1920, Ansonia "Standard Regulator" in oak in nice condition. The case was refinished some time ago to a golden color. The paper over zinc dial is original, with some stains around the winding hole. The hands, weight, pulley, pendulum and hardware all original and this is a good example of this model; ht 37" $800-1000

299. C.1875 [dated], Ithaca "No. 4 Hanging Office" in very good condition. There are some minor touch ups to original finish on the rosewood case, and the dial is abraded in the 6-7-8 area, and [very minor], needs new suspension wire. Retains good interior label, good calendar dial and fine 30 day double spring nickel plated movement. See Ly’s Calendar book, page 136 for illustration of movements; height 28" $800-1000

300. C.1887, E. Ingraham & Co., "Ionic Calendar" in very good condition, and with presentation. The only thing that keeps this from being excellent is that someone started to wire wool the outer rosewood veneer. Fortunately they stopped after wooling down the bottom section and they NEVER touched the wonderful rosewood grained bezels. The dials are original & xlnt and a superior inside label; lower dial with original inscription: Presented Jan 1^st 1887, D. Sutton & Sons, Jewelers. Height 29.5" $900-1200

301. C.1909, Seth Thomas "Umbria" in oak, 15-Day Timepiece in excellent restored condition. There is a minor water stain on the dial at 4. The case was refinished some time ago to a medium golden color. All trim and hardware are intact and this is a nice example of this model; height 40.5" $900-1200

302. C.1914, Seth Thomas, "Chime Clock No. 214" 8-bell, giving your choice of Whittington or Westminster on a set of deep toned cup bells. This clock has been restored, the mahogany case nicely refinished. I had trouble getting the key in over the chime arbor [a common dial/alignment problem when the movements are reinstalled], but will wind and does play beautifully. Height 14.5" $700-900

302-a C.1915, Seth Thomas, "Chime Clock No. 264" 8-bell, giving your choice of Whittington or Westminster on a set of deep toned cup bells. Note this case differs from the above with fancy inlay on front panel. This clock is a one owner from Pennsylvania, and is in exceptional original condition. No apologies; ht 14.5" $900-1200

303. C.1894, Ansonia "Symbol Extra", large crystal regulator in very good restored condition. The only thing that keeps this from being excellent is the stamped brass base has stress cracks [from lack of annealing on manufacture], and these cracks have been repaired with solder from the rear. If you check the Ansonia catalog, you’ll see this clock is the basis for the Excelsior… an expensive model with added castings and columns. This clock has been nicely silvered, top to bottom and is quite attractive; some discolored silver needs polishing. Beveled glass is good; careful on handling as glass is a bit loose; height 15.5" $650-850

304. C.1900, Ansonia "Excelsior" in wonderful as-found condition.. This clock came from a home near Portsmouth and has been untouched for a hundred years. The silver has oxidation, and there are decades of dirt and patina on this. Nothing is broken and the clock has never been abused. If you like the "antique" look of things, this is a great American item for you. Height 20½" $1500-2000

305. C.1870, Ansonia Brass & Copper Co., Empire style, 8-day weight, time and strike shelf clock in good condition with original tablet, hands and dial. Rosewood veneer is very good with only minor chips here and there; little tear drop finials original. Case attractively refinished some time ago. Overall very good+ with xlnt label; ht 33" $550-750

306. C.1870, Ansonia Brass & Copper Co., Empire style, 8-day weight, time, strike and calendar shelf clock in restored condition. The case has been refinished and the veneer on top of door is new; tablet is new. However, the dial, hands and label are original and excellent [including Terry patent information on both dial and label]; note top left molding has been hit and is missing a thumbnail piece of veneer; ht 33" $600-800

306-a C.1870, Ansonia Brass & Copper Co., "Drop Extra Calendar" with Terry’s patent calendar. Note on this and previous 2 lots, the month disc rides on the center shaft, as does the calendar hand itself; see Ly’s Calendar Book, pages 18-21 for details. The patent info is about rubbed off this dial, BUT other than that, this is the nicest one of these I’ve seen in years, an outstanding example in 100% original condition; height 26" $750-1000

307. C.1845, Birge, Mallory & Co., Bristol, Conn, mini triple deck with Ives 30-hour strap brass movement. This clock is a bit over-restored, as the case has been totally disassembled and all pine surfaces sanded so they look new [but are old]. The plaster splat at top is new [but a good casting and nicely gilded]. Tablets are both new and properly done with New England mansions. The dial is original, hands are period, label OK. All gilding and faux tortoise-shell is nicely re-done. Ht 26.5" $800-1200

308. C.1830, Eli Terry & Sons, Plymouth, Conn, 8-Day double deck shelf clock with mahogany plate wooden movement. This clock retains a superb dial, wonderfully carved eagle and paw feet, and full label with the equation of time variance shown for the full year. The tablet has been reblacked behind the original stencil, and the mansion scene has been restored [nice job]. The two weights have had a mold made and been re-cast for this clock. Height 36.5" $1250-1750

309. C.1830, Jeromes & Darrow. Bristol, Conn, 8-Day carved column and splat. This is a very large case with well detailed columns and a fruit basket top. Center of door with old mirror, lower section new mirror. Movement is original to the case, but has been worked on, and has a poor bushing on the time great arbor. The old dial is very colorful with red floral wreath in the center. There is a curious small plugged hole near the numeral 1, plus a winding scar around it, but the dial has never been redrilled for another mov’t. The label is dark, but legible; extra fancy pendulum bob, curious brass hands have age to them; don’t lose the giant weights; height 40" $600-800

310. C.1890, French, Chas. Hour, Paperweight clock with 15 jewel 8-day stem-wind movement, clean and in good running order. The silvered dial with Arabic numerals and a seconds bit at 6. Nice example; diameter = 2.8", height 4" $400-600

311. C.1890, Swiss, for Bigelow Kennard & Co., Boston, paperweight clock with 15 jewel 8-day stem-wind movement. Clean and in running order. With a perfect porcelain dial and counter sunk seconds at 6. Diameter = 2.3", ht 3.5" $350-450

312. C.1935, Waltham Watch Co., 8-Day Deck Watch in original gimbaled mahogany box with factory finish. An extremely nice example of this hard to find model. 2.5" silvered brass dial with up-down indicator and sunken seconds at 6. Height of box 4.8" $500-750

313. C.1884, Ithaca "Granger" Perpetual Double Dial calendar clock in excellent original condition; minor wear around winding holes and minor scrapes on case, but still overall excellent. Walnut case retains original finish and the dial mask is bright and sharp. Height 25" $600-900

314. C.1880, French, in the style of 1750, [Vernis Martin], hand painted over lime green, mantel clock. This clock came from a home in Glasgow and the Marti movement was recently cleaned professionally. The quality of the painted decoration is superb: on the front a man seated in front of his country cottage, wife standing and with a small long haired dog, the sides and back with floral sprays. The ormolu mounts are a bit dark from 100 years of dirt, and would brighten up if cleaned in solution [don’t rub]..or enjoy the patina as-is. 8-day striking on a coiled flat wire gong; finely tooled and gilded hands. Height 15.5" $1400-1800

315. C.1976, E. Howard & Co., Boston, reissue of the famous "Regulator No. 10", figure 8 wall clock in walnut. This clock is serial number 493 of the first 500 reserved for NAWCC members, and is in like new condition. Serial numbers on case, movement and dial back all match; a well made clock. The old ones sell for around $4500. Height 34" $1200-1600

316. C.1978, E. Howard & Co., Boston, "Regulator No. 59" {reissue}. This well made clock, although not old, exhibits all the good qualities of Howard workmanship, well finished walnut case with tiger maple baffle in center, the serial No. 53 on the case and repeated on the rear of the dial. The movement is signed: E Howard & Co., and beneath "59" [model #]. Note weight is bolted to rear of case with factory mounting, and will be removed for shipment. Height 46" $1000-1500

317. C.1899, E. Howard & Co., "Model No. 95" presentation banjo, [early model] with much of the gilding improperly restored with gold paint. However, the original dial, hands, tablets, pendulum, etc. are quite wonderful, and the tablet with country scene, a herder with staff herding 5 cows along a dirt path. Overall very good condition despite the marginal gilding. Movement signed E. Howard & Co., Boston, and mounts from the rear with a single screw. See Howard catalog for illustration of this model and note changes after 1920. Ht 40" $1400-1800

317-a C.1925, E. Howard & Co., Boston, "Banjo Model 95" in excellent original condition. As many of you know, Howard was not prepared for the renewed interest in traditional banjos during the roaring 20’s. Since Waltham’s case shop had extra capacity to produce these models, a contract was born whereby Howard provided the movement, mounting plates and pendulum, and Waltham shipped back a finished clock, with their own artists signature of E. Howard & Co., Boston, on the dial. We’ve compared this clock with other Waltham cases on hand and the construction is identical. It is noteworthy that Howard supplied mounting plates, similar in concept to Waltham’s, to which the movement is screwed through holes in the front plate. I feel this clock is original in every respect and an excellent example of this later "95". Wash./Mt. Vernon tablets. Height 40" $1750-2250

318. C.1880, English {probably Smith & Sons}, a large and well made 2-fusee, pendulum regulated lantern clock, in the style of 1675. The dial is nicely engraved and with the inscription: "Daniel Quare, Londini Fecit". Access to the movement is gained from both sides and the rear by heavy brass door with turn latches, said doors and all trim nicely engraved with "Knight" theme. The minute hand has a solder repair at the hub. Robust 2-fusee movement runs and strikes on the large bell overhead. Height 14.5" $1600-1800

319. C.1890, E. Howard & Co., Boston, "Regulator No. 70" in oak, clean and running. This case has lively grain and was refinished some time ago and has a pleasant patina and medium caramel color. The tablet and damascene bob are original, as is the dial, on which the signature is mostly rubbed off [but you can still make it out]. Retains original iron weight with #70 cast in. Overall excellent; height 31" $1250-1500

320. C.1835, "Salem Bridge" shelf clock with double deck Empire case by Spencer, Hotchkiss & Co., Salem Bridge, Conn. This is a very nice case with carving beside center mirror section and a bold cornice top. Case retains original gilt and tortoise shell columns [careful one is loose]. Lower glass is an acceptable repaint, but the border is a bit narrow and the house too small. The dial has been professionally repainted/gilded copying the original. Using earlier style "Salem Bridge" 8-day movement [square plate cut outs], mounted to a seat board. Height 31" $1250-1750

320-a C.1885, E. Ingraham & Co., "Parlor Calendar", with patent B.B Lewis perpetual calendar mechanism. This clock is in excellent condition, the top dial professionally re-papered. The tail to the red "day" hand has broken off and is taped to the glass. Otherwise an xlnt clock with all case parts intact; 8-day time and strike; height 21.5" $1000-1500

321. C.1896, Gilbert "Oriental" Calendar, with T. McCabe patent calendar mechanism, showing day, date and month through 3 orifice in the front tablet. This clock is above average. Retains full bright label inside case, however calendar instructions are missing. Otherwise the discs are original as are the tablet and dial. The walnut case has been nicely refinished. Height 27" $1250-1500

322. C.1860, Austrian, 1-Weight Vienna Regulator, late Biedermeier, with one piece porcelain dial and center sweep seconds. The case has some holes from dead wood worm [no active dust apparent], but is otherwise intact with original finish. The top crest for the case has been made by a good cabinet maker to match the rest of the case and he has done a nice job. The weight driving through a delicate 4-spoke pulley; old bone handled crank. 8-day duration. Height 44" $1500-2000

323. C.1910, Seth Thomas "Regulator No. 2" in mahogany in very good original condition. This clock hung in the sun and the finish has faded unevenly, however it is still a good looking clock. Retains near perfect original dial and hands; original lacquer on pendulum and beat scale. This clock is running and ready to enjoy. Height 36" $1000-1500

324. C.1910, Seth Thomas "Regulator No. 2" in mahogany in excellent original condition. This clock is the sister to lot 323 and even nicer condition. Retains near perfect original dial; original lacquer on pendulum and beat scale. Running; ht 36" $1000-1500

325. C.1890, Seth Thomas "Regulator No. 2" in oak, in very good condition. The case was refinished to a golden oak color; note lively grain in solid oak bezel. Retains original dial, pendulum, hands and all hardware. The bezel has a couple of fine dry splits from winter dryness. Running. Ht 36" $900-1200

325-a C.1870, Welch, Spring & Co., "Italian" model shelf calendar with B. B. Lewis perpetual calendar mechanism in good order. This clock retains a super Welch label on the inside, back, and an xlnt Lewis label on the calendar cover. The only shortcoming is that someone went over the days on the top dial with a magic marker. In any case, except for the top dial, this is a very good example of the Italian model. Height 20" $600-800

326. C.1859, Burwell & Carter, Italian Type Rosewood shelf calendar, 8-day. This was the first production clock with the B.B.Lewis perpetual calendar, using the "O" type mechanism, except that the gears are in reverse order, and the assembly is mounted to the rear pan, rather than the dial. The case was designed and patented by Noah L. Brewster, son of Elisha. Note the top bezel in this design is brass, while the calendar bezel is wood. The case was refinished some time ago; has a good label and excellent original paper dials [top dial is going dark]. Height 18" $750-1000

327. C.1862, Seth Thomas "Peanut" or Office Calendar No. 3. This clock is overall very good plus. There are a couple of veneer chips in the lower bezel and these have been inked in and the whole case varnished over [decent job, though sides need to be wire wooled down]. The dials were professionally restored some time ago and have a good crazed look to them. Clock retain original Mix Bros lower movement +rollers and proper upper movement and a near mint label inside. Note this clock is ½ inch longer than published figures, and has "flat" rather than curved edge to the door, and I believe these are the very earliest ones produced. Height 24.5" $2000-3000

328. C.1831, Rodney Brace, North Bridgewater, Mass., Miniature Empire style shelf clock. See A Treasury of American Clocks by Brooks Palmer, page 79 for photo of a sister to this clock. Label has instructions to the purchaser and includes the Census of the United States for 1830. The label has some vertical wear from weight rub, but is quite legible. Palmer’s clock shows gilt columns, while these have always been mahogany, with unusual tiger stripe. This clock has a great original dial with floral corners and wreath around the center, and with gilt highlights. Torrington movement is in running order. Ex Fraser Forgie collection; height 23" $750-1000

329. C.1840, Smith, Tuttle & Blakesley, Owego, Tioga County, Y.N. {note mis-spelled Oswego and YN instead of NY on good label}. A nice short case quarter column and splat in good condition. The splat itself is a multi-layer affair, and has dished in at the center and out on the edges a bit. Turned spindle feet are original. Someone has razored an oval in the mirror {old but not original} to view the pendulum. An interesting NY piece; height 29.5" $800-1200

330. C.1872, Welch, Spring & Co. "Audran, B.W." double dial perpetual calendar clock in walnut. This is an exceptional clock in excellent condition. Was refinished some time ago and has a pleasant patina, a nice medium brown walnut. The original upper dial with minor wear and the lower mechanism has a dial + Lewis label that is like new. In mid-February ’99, one of these sold on Ebay for $3700. See Horology Americana, page 198 for more details on this model. Height 31.5" $2000-3000

331. C.1875, Southern Calendar Clock Co., St. Louis, MO, "Fashion No. 3". The finials are replacements and a little loose [but look decent]; rest of clock is in good shape; the original dial pans with original crazed paint have been carefully re-stenciled by Smallwood’s [difficult to tell from original]; original Fashion tablet in good condition and a nice interior label. Seth Thomas produced the quality movements in Fashion models 1-8. Note original rollers are dark with age and the day roller with some flaking. Overall very good. Height 32" $1500-1800

332. C.1875, Ithaca Calendar Clock Co., Ithaca, New York, the "Director" model double dial perpetual calendar. The walnut case was refinished some time ago, and the base molding was broken in two and reglued. The dials are original and excellent, and case retains original carved top. This model does not turn up that often and this example is generally good+, with time, strike and alarm. Original rear dust cover. Height 31" $1200-1500

333. C.1880, Ithaca Calendar Clock Co., Ithaca, New York, "No. 6, Hanging Library". This is a rare model and has some restorations: the case has been refinished and is quite dull; top bezel is an aluminum replacement, painted gold; paper dial and hands replaced, calendar hand tail is missing and rear dust cover is replaced. The original rollers are quite dark and difficult to read. Note the little bow-tie is original [this is most often replaced]. A dedicated workman can easily make appropriate improvements to this clock; height 33" $900-1200

334. C.1876, Seth Thomas "Office Calendar No. 2" in rosewood, and in excellent restored condition. The dials appear to have been professionally rescreened maybe 20 years ago, and look very good with light crazing and a pleasant yellowish color. The rosewood veneer has some minor chips here and there but is very nice overall; the case is refinished. This clock uses a large weight driven movement, similar to that in the Office No. 1, and with original flat iron weight and old pendulum. Retains original calendar mechanism with original roller covers [now dark] and in good working order. Height 42.5" $1000-1500

334-a C.1862, Seth Thomas, Plymouth Hollow, Large Rosewood, Gilt Cap Column Calendar, 2-weight, 8-day with strike, using Mix Brothers patent perpetual calendar mechanism. Note this model and the "8-Day Parlor" model with full columns are the two earliest shelf calendars produced by Seth Thomas. This particular clock suffers from some neglect, both dials are flaking, calendar hand incorrect, and gilt caps have been "sprayed gold" rather than proper leaf. Still retains a very good full label plus the instructions behind the mirror. The rosewood veneer is quite good and the case is sound. Height 32½" $900-1200

335. ***C.1900, French, [for S. Smith & Son, London], an "Over Seas Empire Clock", English patent 19460. A well made French lever time movement is housed in the heavy cast and turned base, and rotates the 5.5" terrestrial globe once per day, the cast brass equator ring with two sets of "I—XII". The English made globe with rotational wear at the equator and other rub spots as well, but still overall very good and quite legible. From the Arctic circle extends a brass pointer that may be set to local time, or to any city on which you wish to monitor the time. Height 12" $1250-1750

336. C.1890, New Haven, "Chime Clock No. 1" in oak with brass trimmings. We’ve had this 8-bell clock before, but never this complete and original with all finials, feet and trim intact. The description in the New Haven catalog is inadequate; please see Tran Ly’s New Haven book, page 400, where he pictures 4 views of this unique and sturdy movement. Note it plays Whittington 8-bell tune, not Westminster as indicated in the catalog. There is a pull repeat lever out the top of the clock that repeats the hours on a large gong in case you lost count. Uses a unique disc pendulum with center ball adjustment. The cast bells have excellent tone. The dial is silvered, etched brass with cast spandrels in the corners, with F/S scale below hand shaft. Case with minor wear, but with original finish in very good condition; beveled glass in door. A hard to find clock. Height 18" $1500-2000

337. C.1820, An Off-Center Pillar & Scroll shelf clock with the label of Seth Thomas, Plymouth, Conn. This clock has a period off-center strap wood movement, but it is apparently not the original movement to this case, as each side of the backplate has been extended about 3/8". The case is in fairly good condition, although the feet are replaced [the skirt appears original]. The scrolls are original with restoration to the tips. Side returns are new. Curiously, the dial appears to be original to the case, but has been modified with a new seconds bit hole [the original was about ½" higher] , and we are not aware of a strap movement with that ‘scape wheel location. There has been no re-drilling or plugging around the original winding holes, and this is a dimension unique to this mov’t. Finally, the dial has had a very thin overpaint of the white surface and the numerals and decoration are redone [attractive]. The tablet is repainted, properly and very nicely done with 3 gilt borders. Canister weights with pulleys in top are repros by Vinnie Versarge. Finials are 20^th Century Terry style. Hands are old, but probably off a stencil column, as minute hand is too long and has a short tail; height 30" $1500-2000

338. C.1820, Seth Thomas, Plymouth, Conn, Off-Center Pillar & Scroll. Has a very good 30 hour strap movement with count wheel strike. Dial is original with some flaking, but very repairable and never redrilled; dial has a seconds bit and hand. The case has good scrolls, although both have been cracked and reinforced from the rear. The feet and skirt are later replacements. The tablet is a very well executed replacement, properly done with 3-sided gilt border and off-center pendulum aperture. Pulleys and three unique ST finials are original. Hands are period. Proper lead weights are reproduction. Relative to what is available today, this is a decent scroll; height 30" $2500-3500

339. C.1830, Bishop & Bradley, Watertown, Conn, Pillar & Scroll. Clock retains a wonderful label noting Eli Terry patent. Movement is type 1.116 [S. Taylor], which was used by Bishop & Bradley. Case top and bottom are original and perfect; no evidence of scroll repair. Very nice original dial and hands. The tablet is original with some paint loss in center, and a wonderful large gilt border. The finials are modern; otherwise a very fine clock; height 30" $2000-3000

340. C.1825, Norris North, Torrington, Conn, Pillar & Scroll, with "Torrington" style wooden movement. This clock has a very fine case with all original top & bottom; there is one small veneer patch on door which needs attention. Good original glass [cracked and glued] with huge gold borders, and with some paint repairs in the scenic area. The dial is original and magnificently colorful. Hands are period; however, the minute hand is now screwed into the center arbor which needs its end restored. Very fine label with 1820 census figures; original finials and pendulum bob; nice clock; height 29.75" $2500-3500 See lot 435 for similar clock

341. C.1825, Silas Hoadley, Plymouth, Conn, Pillar & Scroll, with "Franklin Clocks" label. Clock has original "upside down" movement, but mov’t has had some poor repairs [count bridge replaced with brass one, and 4 metal rods put through front and back plates to keep plates from deforming…..this is correctable. The case has an incorrectly replaced top and bottom of solid mahogany and new glue blocks [cosmetically appealing, but incorrect]. Tablet is original with wonderful border, but is peeling [mostly in center] and will require attention. The dial is original, but very dirty and worn, AND there is one rear gouge which comes all the way through to the front. Hands are original; finials are modern Terry type. Ivory escutcheon replaced with wooden one and added brass door knob. The holes for pins to hold the movement are incorrectly filled with toothpicks, so mov’t is loose in case. However, the movement is original to the case, and the clock is rare and could be restored to proper condition; ht 30" $1750-2250

342. C.1830, Riley Whiting, Winchester, Conn., Pillar & Scroll. This is a very nice clock, the case in very good original condition. Top & bottom are original [cracks on scrolls, but all pieces original]. Good Whiting movement. Beautiful + original dial and hands. An added brass knob on door. The tablet is a nice reproduction and finials are 20^th century (and too small), but otherwise complete and original--including round tin pulley covers. Height 31" $1500-2500

343. C.1895, French, rare Swinging Magician mystery timepiece in outstanding condition. This clock is virtually like new. The movement is housed in the nickeled canister, which has an embossed brass dial with individual porcelain numerals [all intact]. The magician {some call him an acrobat} sits on a box, looking down at his dog on the base. The entire magician/clock assembly is a swinging arm which rocks back and forth {pivoted under the little box he is sitting on}. The tick you hear is of course the short pendulum inside the canister. Ht 15½" $5000-7000

344. C.1853, Atkins & Whiting Skeleton Clock, under glass dome. The movement is a Joseph Ives Patent 30 day wagons spring, time. The brass dial is skeletonized to add to the detail and beauty of the piece. The dome and base are both ‘period’ & appear to be original to the clock. See R. A. Bourne Sale of May 21, 1985, where the sister to this clock sold for $2500 [lot 70]. For additional reference, see Horology Americana, page 166. The interest in domed skeleton clocks motivated many wagon spring owners to ask their repairman to mount them under glass. Height of movement = 13.5". Total ht = 15.6" {Dworetsky’s measurement may be mis-printed} $2000-3000

345. C.1895, French, Crystal Regulator with Candelabra. This is quite a fancy ormolu set with cloisonne` enamel work virtually everywhere, bases, uprights, candleholders, bezel, etc. [colors are red, blue, white and aqua] The gilt pendulum is set with brilliants and has a center portrait of a lady. The porcelain dial is cream colored with fancy wreath decorations. Note the crystal case with 4 full standing Corinthian columns, and all three pieces on nicely chased cushion shaped feet. The movement was recently cleaned professionally and is in good running order. For comparison, see also lots 362 & 362-a. All three sets merit your attention; ht 17.5" $3000-5000

346. C.1910. German, Junghans "Batboy" swinging arm clock in superior original condition. This is one of the earlier clocks in this series, and has the original bronze statue, with artists signature, mounted to a dark green onyx base. The early clock arm is double signed on the dial with usual Star J, and then spelled out: Junghans, Germany. Lest there be any doubt, statue and base weigh 5.5 pounds. This is a rare and desirable version of a hard to find swinger. Height 18" It may sell for less, but we truly feel it should bring: $1500-2000

347. C.1890, Seth Thomas "Lincoln, V.P." walnut, 2-weight shelf clock. This case was stripped and the new finish is a little weak, but your favorite shellac should solve that. The fellow who cleaned the movement used some line so fine that it’s difficult to get it in the idler pulleys at top [this clock uses a compound weight system]. Once your set up it’s OK. The damascening is about half rubbed off the pendulum. Retains original dial [with flakes], hands, label, gong, pendulum. Height 27" $750-1000

348. C.1875, Seth Thomas "Regulator No. 1" in excellent original condition. This case has original rosewood graining over mahogany, with one old repair around 8. The original dial and tablet are excellent and the original inside label is superb; ht 34" $1000-1500

349. C.1900, French, "A-1", Porcelain china clock in the Louis XVI style, a sweeping baroque case surmounted by a winged putto with a quiver of arrows. The case is an ivory color with sky blue accents, small violet and blue flowers, a castle on the lake scene on the base, and the whole profusely trimmed with gold highlights {minor wear on highlights}. Note porcelain dial with a large floral wreath, fired into the porcelain. The movement number 1335, with original matching number pendulum, strikes the hours on a gong. Overall excellent. Height 17½" $1500-2000

350. C.1880, E. N. Welch "No. 2 Regulator, S.H." 2-Weight, 8-day time in extraordinary original condition. Not everyone will like the original orange peel finish, now dark and grungy with 120 years of age, but original it is. {rosewood veneer underneath} Retains original 18" dial, hands, pendulum [with brilliant gilt stick]. The only shortcomings are a missing second hand and the door key needs to be fit to the lock. Height 53" $2000-3000

351. C.1905, Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Crystal Regulator No. 1", in forest green with yellow and violet flowers. This is an exceptional clock, with perfect porcelain dial and open escapement, and neat imitation mercury pendulum with fancy gilded top & bottom trim. The case itself is perfect with no chips, cracks nor repairs, and the hand painted flowers show nice detail. Movement clean and going. Note top urn will be removed for shipment. Ht 17.5" $2500-3000

352. C.1830, French, Oscillating Movement Portico Mantel clock, with an ormolu case with original gilding [camera flash washed it out a bit], the 3" dial with engine turning and with seconds bit at 12. The pinwheel movement fills the "bob" of the 9-rod grid pendulum, with compensation indicator, and knife-edge suspension. Classic Empire styling with 4 tapered columns with Greek bases and capitals. The crutch impulses against a fixed pin on the base, hidden from view by a small ormolu box that restrains the pendulum when the clock is moved for dusting. A refined and desirable clock; height 21.5" $12,000--15,000

353. C.1870, French, Bronzed Spelter Swinging Mystery Timepiece. This rare example is unique, not so much because the movement is in the ball, but because the entire "Pendule" swings from side to side without apparent impulse. [There is NO fixed pivot point below the movement]. Rather, the ball contains a compound circular pendulum, held by a 3-point "mystery" suspension. The inertial forces of the hidden oscillating pendulum, receiving impulse from the movement, are enough to keep the entire pendule swinging from side to side. Rachel is standing at a fountain holding the clock over a make believe pool [mirror in base]. Height 23" $8000-10,000

354. C.1895, Ansonia Clock Co., Bronzed Spelter "Fisher" swing clock, with canister style arm and bob with an Egyptian in cast relief. This arm is finished in nickel with ormolu trim, and has the desirable small [3"] dial; the movement clean and going. These American swingers have received renewed interest over the last 3 years; height 24.5" $2500-3000

355. C.1880, French, Lyre Form clock of marble and ormolu, in very good condition. The fancy porcelain dial is xlnt and signed: Festeau Lejenne, a’ Paris. There is one minor crack in the marble on the side that is not noticeable because of the ormolu. The compound pendulum of brilliants and a counter weight behind the movement, is suspended by a knife edge suspension. A large lyre; height 23" $3500-4500

356. C.1885, French, Rare Torsion Mystery timepiece in running order. Note we sold a cousin to this clock in the last Oct-98 sale, lot 414, however, this clock has a marble base and the statue retains original patina [with minor wear]. The "mystery" of operation occurs because the escapement functions similar to a 400 day clock, and the "tube" rising from the movement conceals the long suspension wire. Height 29" $7500-10,000

357. C.1880, Ansonia, uncommon "Fisher & Falconer", swing clock, a three piece mantle set. It is hard to find this double statue swinger, much less with a pair of "Pitcher A" [see Ly, page 684]. This set came from the grandchildren of a NY couple who had received it as a wedding present in 1884. There is minor wear to the bronze finish, and some of the black paint on the bases is chipped; also the canister has been bumped and has two small dents along the right side of the bezel. Still very nice & original. Height 27" $3750-4750

358. C.1895, Sydney Advertising Co., Sydney, New York, a rare clock with pleasing restorations. The golden oak case retains an old finish [some of these had ads stenciled on the case as well], and is complete with both top and bottom … the only minor shortcomings are two ball finials missing from the top, front molding, however, both rear finials are there to copy. The bottom ad drums and spring motor are original, now with authentic copies of original advertising [bird seed, collars cuffs, gloves, pianos, shoes, plows, stoves, etc.], 4 ads on each drum. A trip chain from the top time movement causes the ads to rotate every 5 minutes. The 6 color tablet is an exceptional replication of the original glass [2-tone foil and all]. The dial pan is original, the dial repainted and bearing the name "Omaha Jewelers". These clocks are rare because they were never sold, rather produced and placed by the Sydney Company in prominent public locations. Height 70" $4000-6000

359. C.1880, French, Industrial Series, Steam Engine. This double boiler model is one of the most desirable industrial models because of the interesting action of the big flywheel & governor. A separate spring motor powers the automaton [through a shaft and bevel gear up the rear] which consists of the connecting rod entering the large cylinder at front-center, the crankshaft, governor (with brass balls) and flywheel. The left boiler contains an 8-day clock with platform [time only] and the right boiler an Aneroid barometer. A circular thermometer is mounted in the "pressure gauge" behind the cylinder. Overall excellent condition; height 18.5" $9000-12,000

360. C.1890, French, Miniature Carriage clock, time only, caryatid case. This is an exceptional rococo style clock in excellent original condition. The movement is a mini carriage clock movement, complete with mini platform across the plates at top and visible through a tiny beveled glass. This clock is very similar to number 32, page 76, illustrated in Fine Carriage Clocks, by Terwilliger+Fanelli. Where that clock has limoge panels, this one has gilt and engraved overlay masks, and the handle is different. The quality of the engraving on these masks is superb, with excellent detail on all amoretti and flowers. Porcelain dial is perfect, with blue Roman numerals and red 5 minute markers. Movement numbered 2271. Case retains original bright gilding with some wear spots. Height shown is with handle up: 3.5" $1500-2000

361. C.1810, French, Louis XVI, rare lyre-pendule, signed Colard a’ Paris, with skeletonized pinwheel movement, center sweep seconds and concentric calendar. In the photo, the calendar hand is pointing to the 9^th, just below the numeral III. In searching through La Pendule Francaise, part 2, the closest clock in construction is on page 281, fig 2, although the part 2 "cover clock" has a virtually identical movement. The lyre shaped ormolu frame is mounted to an oval white marbel base, the base and lyre decorated with acanathus swags and the movement held aloft from the sunburst on knife edge. Height 17" $12,000-15,000

362. C.1890, French, Crystal Regulator Set, with limoge type panels to the side, + horizontal panels, finial and urn, all decorated to the highest quality. The side panels of the clock have beautiful silk clad ladies, and the center portion of the urns feature fantasies of mother and child. The ormolu pendulum has a center plaque with a cherub on a floral cloud. The bases of the urns, pillars and finial base of the clock are all finely decorated with champleve enamel. Finest quality movement is mounted to a fancy enameled bezel and the decorated dial bears the name of "Camerden & Forster, New York". Quite simply the nicest crystal set I’ve seen. Height 15" $4000-6000

362-a C.1890, French, 3-Piece Ormolu & Porcelain mantel garniture of the highest quality. The clock with hand painted panels for dial, bottom cameo, transition molding and arch façade. The theme is love, a young couple in the garden, the man unveiling a basket of flowers to the surprise of the young lady. Other scenes with floral and musical themes. The ormolu work is finely chased and retains bright gilding [with minor wear]; lots of repetitive beading and acanthus leaves, with big knobby finials at the side. No chips nor cracks in porcelain, however there is some wear on gold highlights and tiny white trim beads due to cleaning. Height 14.5" $3500-4000

363. ***C.1870, English, for J. E. Caldwell, Philadelphia, classic Georgian style bracket clock with profuse ormolu trim and a heavy cast ormolu "basket top", that is hinged and locked and originally held a tray for valuables. The heavy 3-fusee, 10-bell, quarter chiming movement is to highest English standards, and with profuse floral engraving on the backplate, cocks and pendulum. The dial with an engraved and silvered chapter ring and 3 subsidiary dials for ‘fast/slow’ and for chime on "10 bells or 8 bells" and also for "chime/silent". Strikes the hours on a gong. One of the pineapple finials got lost and a workman carved one of wood and gilded it to match [English supply houses carry these in brass]. Front door lock is sprung and will need attention; height 23.5" $2500-3500

364. C.1875, French, a Bronzed Spelter Mystery Clock with Crystal Pendulum, large size with shaped cornice and wide base with brightly gilded ormolu mounts and feet. This is an exceptional clock, and the collector just incurred a $600 service bill for cleaning the movement. The statue retains its original patinated bronze finish in excellent condition, and the gilding on the bezel and appointments is a bright frosty yellow. If you want to own one mystery clock, this is the one. Note pendulum swings from side to side with no apparent impulse from the clock. Strikes on a bell; black marble base; in good running order; special packing required. Height 32.5" $8000-10,000

365. ***C.1860, French, a Large & Heavy bronze clock, the statue after an original by James Pradier [1790-1852]. Pradier, a classicist, sculpted many of France’s finest statues: the nude figures of Fame in the Arc de L`Etoile, "Lille" in the Palace de la Concorde, the 12 sentinels surrounding Napolean’s tomb, and many works at the Louvre. This clock depicts a nude and shapely female [with loin drape] at the well, a larger than life spread eagle looking her in the eye and embracing her with his left wing; the statue is boldly signed {Pradier} on the water pot at left. The heavy bronze sets on a large oval marble base [now less bun feet]. The good bell strike movement with porcelain dial signed "Susse Freres, Paris". This is a substantial work of art; see A Dictionary of Art & Artists, by Murray, page 360. Height 22" $1500-2500

366. C.1864, L. E. Whiting, Saratoga Springs, NY, "Timby Solar Time-Piece". The patent for this hard to find clock was held by Theodore R. Timby, who designed the clock and developed the movement. There are some bruises on the lower door to this clock, and the lower minute dial is improper [only the paper surface, and these are available] but otherwise this is an excellent example WITH RARE bottom label with details: "Illustrating the diurnal Revolution of the Earth and serving as a Geographical Educator for the School Room and the Family, Ornamental in the Parlor, and useful everywhere. The old and unmeaning clock face may now be banished from use and no longer desirable. The movement in these Time-Pieces is the best ever made in America, unsurpassed in Europe; the balance wheel is set in jewels, making it as a time-keeper equal to the best lever watch regulated in the same way. Wind once a week regularly; Warranted accurate and of perfect workmanship throughout" This really deserved the documentation, as this label is rarely seen. The globe is perfect and signed by Gilman Joslin, Boston, PLUS the remains of the original interior label show this clock to be No. 233 [of roughly 600] Original finish is worn; large hour dial is original w/ minor stains. Height 27" $3000-6000

367. 19^th Century, Japan, Meiji Period, Striking stick clock in good condition. These strikers are quite rare; the spring driven strike movement is small and rides in the time channel, and is itself the weight that powers the verge time movement above. To accommodate all the mechanics, these are nearly twice the size of a time only stick clock. Note the "hand" that indicates the time is attached to the strike mov’t and descends, indicating the time on movable [for the change in daylight] cuneiform numerals. The case with some bruises and glue repairs, but generally very good. Height 26" $4000-4500

368. 19^th Century, Japan, Shitan Wood Pillar weight driven timepiece, Meiji Period. The "Hand" or time indicator is attached to the weight which descends in the pillar, indicating the time on adjustable cuneiform markers. This is a clean example with typical balance controlled verge escapement, and in running order. The movement is nicely engraved. Ht 15" $1750-2250

368-a C.1890, Ansonia "Juno" Ball Swing clock, restored. This clock will not please anyone who likes the "antique" look, because it has been over-restored. The entire arm has been buffed and both balls are bright shiny brass. The statue has been refinished as well to a dull gold color. Properly the statue would have been dark bronze with verdigris highlights and the balls would have been a dark metallic color, most popularly blue. But this set has glitz and the consignor paid a Broadway price for it and it runs fine. So what do you think? Height 28" $2000-2500

369. C.1875, French, a Patinated Spelter, Crystal Pendulum Mystery Mantel Clock in good as-found condition. The statue separated from the intermediate plate and someone drilled an extra hole for mounting the statue. The finish on the statue is original but weathered; left arm was broken and repaired with a brass "arm band"…could be improved. Gilding on feet and side lions is good, & case is sound Seems to run but will need cleaning for long term operation. Incised marble dial with gold leafed numerals intact. Striking on a bell; minor detailing will improve this desirable clock; height 24" $4000-5000

370. C.1885, Seth Thomas "Regulator No. 6" in walnut and in excellent original condition. The only minor shortcoming is the weight which got lost and was remade to match [not a bad job]. Has original nickel plated appointments: bezel, pendulum, beat scale, pulley and key. I notice on winding this for the photo that the click spring needs a little more tension and there are a couple of frays in the brass cable; these are minor maintenance items that do not detract from the clock. The exceptional case retains its original finish and finials. A couple of flakes on dial are filled in. Damascene pendulum. Ht 49" $1750-2250

371. C.1885, Seth Thomas "Regulator No. 6" in cherry and in wonderful original condition. This clock retain original dial, weight, pendulum and all case hardware intact. The dial has a couple of flakes and is crazed but is in exceptional condition. The case was rubbed down with fine steel wool, and could stand some wax, but the grain is still closed and smooth. Most any collector of American wall clocks would like this one; height 49" $2000-2500

371-a C.1890 [dated] Seth Thomas "Flora" 2-weight wall clock in cherry and in very nice condition with original finish. The top right molding got knocked off and has been reglued a little askew, otherwise this is about as clean an example as you will find, with original dial, hands, weights, damascene pendulum and beat scale. With carved floral decorations on both sides, and presentation plaque: Presented to the Hospital on behalf of Mrs. Kate E. Miller, 1890. Height 38" $2000-2500

372. C.1850, J. C. Brown, Bristol, Conn, small ripple cottage in excellent original condition. The only minor shortcoming is the Seth Thomas & Sons hands that are currently in place. See Palmer’s A Treasury of American Clocks, page 158 for sister to this clock. Palmer incorrectly identified the movement as S.B.Terry, however this one is clearly signed N. Pomeroy, Bristol, Conn. Pomeroy’s marine movement was reliable and was used in many small iron front, wall octagons and novelty clocks at the time. Despite needing service, this movement is running briskly. Note original dial with Brown signature intact; even a little F/S scale still shows under the circular opening. The gold stenciling is still good, scroll and leaf pattern in the corners and floral sprays on the lower plinth. Rosewood veneer is excellent and all ripple is intact. Original finish throughout; height 8.25" $2000-3000

373. C.1895, French Porcelain China Wall Clock, in the Louis XVI style. The case is quite large for this motif, and there are some original casting flaws visible from the rear, but there are No chips nor cracks. This is a very attractive clock, with magenta colored decorations painted onto white porcelain, cherubs on either side of the dial and garden implements below [rake, scythe, shovel, etc.] The case is deeply 3 dimensional with cast flowers and swags and is signed "GIEN", under a little red castle. The good French bell strike movement is signed simply A+M, and the porcelain dial is painted with the same magenta colored numerals and chapter ring. Fancy gilt hands. Impressive; width = 11.5"; height 18.5" $4000-5000

374. C.1975, a Repro Aaron Willard Shelf clock with dished dial, a colorful tablet and nicely veneered mahogany case. The workman used an old [signed] E. Howard & Co., #70 movement and laid out the weight drop and pendulum swing quite well. The dial surround is dark red with black and gold accents, and the sig. panel is black, with red and gold oval and "Aaron Willard, Massachusetts". OK, so a real one would be very expensive, this one is reasonable; ht 35" $1250-1750

375. C.1895, Waterbury "Regulator No. 60" in mahogany with original finish. This has their best pinwheel movement, porcelain dial and music score hands. The only minor restorations are the 4 finials which were copied from another #60. The clock has been hanging idle for some time and the movement will need cleaning [although it does run], and the pendulum could use some polish, also needs a rating nut, now has a wing nut; also has replacement weight. Retains original black and gold Waterbury label inside base, clearly identifying the model, as well as the original Watebury trademark beat scale [nicely darkened—never been off clock]. We reglued the bottom trim on. Also original door lock and key intact. Big & heavy, special shipping required; height 79.5" $4000-5000

376. C.1850, Howard & Davis, Boston, "No. 2 Banjo" in very good original condition with original finish and rosewood graining intact. The two shortcomings are a lower tablet with a single crescent shaped crack [about 6"], and the hold down tab that is missing [proper bow-tie is there]. Has original iron dial with fading but legible signature; the numerals have been strengthened over original surface. Pendulum bob retains original lacquer and pattern. Weight is original with lead keystone and "II". This size is the most difficult size to find, and despite the cracked tablet, this is a good example; height 44" $3000-4000

377. C.1850, Howard & Davis, Boston, "No. 4 Banjo" in good original condition with original finish and rosewood graining intact. Major shortcoming is the lower tablet which was leafed by an amateur and is not the proper shaped oval. Tom Moburg can help you with this problem. The clock is otherwise excellent, with original finish and graining and a superior dial with proper signature. The clock was running OK when we took it off the wall, but we removed the weight for transport. The movement is signed Howard & Davis, proper mark but upside down – obviously not of concern to the original assembler; height 32" $1500-2000

378. C.1900, French, Drocourt, for Henry Daniel Capt, Geneva: Grand sonnerie, day, date and alarm carriage clock. Charles Allix, in his list of Carriage Clock names, page 434 says "No evidence has been found that Capt sold any pendules de voyage other than best-class French work". This clock is no exception, being the finest gorge case, finely engraved and gilded [some wear to exterior gilding]. The clock is fully numbered in Capt’s sequence, #10886 [also with Drocourt trademark], retains original lever platform with gold balance screws, and runs with crisp action. Has bottom lever with choices: Striking, Silent or Full striking, and with repeat button above the 12 reporting full hours and quarters. The porcelain dials and beveled glass are all perfect; top dial signed "Henry Capt, Geneve", height 6.75" $7000-10,000

379. C.1885, French, Brass Cased Carriage clock, time, strike and repeat in a full column case with champleve enameling on nicely engraved panels. The panels are in 3 areas: top & bottom bands, all the way around, and the dial mask. The style is very middle eastern with brightly colored birds and flowers, with a geometric border. With original lever platform intact, and with original winding key. This is a larger than average clock in excellent original condition; height 8" $1750-2250

380. C.1900, French, Gorge Cased Carriage Clock, time, strike & repeat. There are some small corner chips in the beveled glass, and the dial with some hairlines, lower right, but overall this is a nice example of the gorge style, right out of a house and never monkeyed with. Original lever platform intact, and with proper key. Ht 7.25" $600-800

381. C.1909, Seth Thomas "Empire No. 32" in outstanding original condition. From a home in Londonderry, NH, this is a nice one-owner. Has the good crystal columns with gold overlay pattern. Original finish throughout. Height 20" $900-1200

382.. C.1909, Seth Thomas "Empire No. 5" in excellent original condition. This is better looking than the catalog drawing, as it has a bronze base and top, and the ormolu accents are all brightly gilded [gold worn on the urn]. Retains fancy floral dial in good condition and faux mercury pendulum w/ no cracks; running; ht 14¼" $500-700

383. C.1900, Seth Thomas "Queen Anne" walnut timepiece, refinished. The case on this clock has had a hard life and a couple of the spindles and finials have small nicks and gouges that are not visible from a distance. The original dial has a flake both in and by the numeral 12. Movement is clean and running. Will remove pendulum for shipment, as it is pinned directly to the movement. Overall very good condition. Height 36" $500-700

384. C.1890, French Figural Clock, "1~ Poisson" "First Fish". This is a bronzed spelter statue, signed Tremo, and with original colors and patina. The detail is exceptional, capturing the joy in the young boy’s face. Note he is holding the fish in his left hand and his wooden pole and string in his right hand. The dark pink onyx base is also in like new condition, and with ormolu trim intact. The good bell strike movement was just overhauled by a Cincinnati jeweler, and is running. Fancy porcelain dial with floral decoration. A very nice clock. Height 22" $600-900

385. C.1885, German, Gustav Becker, 2^nd Baroque, 3-Weight, Grand Sonnerie Wall Regulator in excellent original condition. This is one of 5 clocks shipped from Vienna on April 1, and we had to make do with a digital image. This clock is from an Austrian home and the movement will need service, but is in excellent as-found condition, with matched embossing on the dial, pendulum and weights. The carving on the case is exceptional, and with a carved tail piece as well. Height 53" $3000-4000

386. C.1840, Austrian, Biedermeier, 3-Weight, Grand Sonnerie. This clock was restored in Vienna, and the broken glass dial was replaced professionally {wish I knew who could do work this nice}. The fancy cast bezel is original to the clock. Note also the early rectangular beat scale and 4 spoke pulleys. The hands are set at 22 minutes to 2 and so look like one is missing, but they are fine. This case may have had a carved top piece which is now absent, but the quality of what is there is fine. Height 43½" $2500-3000

387. C.1885, Swiss, 12-Tune Music Box, with restorations. The top cover of this box had to be made new, and is more brown than the rest of the box. Fortunately the old hinges and lock pieces were available to be used, and the top was veneered in proper fashion. The play/stop lever spring was broken and the repairman just wound some spring wire around the governor arm, and it is not functioning properly. Now the negatives aside, this box plays 12 lively tunes on a 11" cylinder that are pleasant to listen to. The lid with a color laser copy of a tune sheet from another box, meant to deceive, as these are not the tunes the box plays. Width of box = 20" Would be $1750 if all correct, my guess is $600-900

388. C.1890, German, Winterhalder & Hofmeier, 3-Train Bracket clock, chiming the quarter hours on your choice of Westminster tune on gongs or Whittington tune on 8 bells. This is a smaller than normal mahogany case and the large German movement barely fits inside. Note the top pineapple finial is a replacement, should have an urn with flame. Also someone pried the front door open before they found the key [door key is present]. The rest of the case is sound with cast caryatids at the corners and cast frets in the side of the case, plus brass carry handles. The dial has a finely engraved brass center and spandrels, and with subsidiary dials in the arch for F/S and 8 Bells or 4 Gongs, and an Albany, NY, jeweler. The clock is running and chiming but has not been serviced for some time. Height 19.5" $2500-3000

389. C.1820, English, C. Williamson, Royal Exchange, London. An attractive 2-fusee, bell strike bracket clock, the mahogany case with carved leaf trim up the sides, and surmounted with a large finial resting on a carved base, and the case with 4 brass ball feet. The dial was repainted in the 1950’s and not the best job was done, however, you can live with it. There is a letter inside from the owner at the time, W. H. Spencer who purchased the clock in Massachusetts, and gave it to a friend along with the letter, Oct 18, 1966. There are some chips and cracks in the veneer, and a glue joint that will need attention. The movement is running and striking but will need oiling. Movement is nicely signed on the back plate by the maker. Height 19.5" $800-1200

390. C.1845, Silas B. Terry, Terryville, Conn., oversize steeple with Eli Terry’s 1845 patent 30 hour balance wheel movement, powered by two detached turned wooden fusees, time and strike. Retains original dial with opening at 12 for viewing the ‘scape wheel and motion of the seconds hand. Lower dial opening shows oscillation of the large balance wheel. The case has been refinished [not the best job] and the base veneer replaced; veneer on the side bands has interesting "stripe" appearance; both finials are recent turnings. See Horology Americana, page 183 for details on this same model. Hour and minute hands seem original; seconds hand is a replacement. Clock has been in storage for some time, and although mechanically sound and complete, the oil has gelled and the action is quite sluggish. Best part is the "like new" label that is the nicest I’ve seen; a very uncommon clock; height 24.5" $3500-4000

391. C.1895, French, Porcelain China Clock in Louis XVI style, with 3 dimensional floral sprays. There are a couple of minor leaf tips broken away that only reveal themselves on the closest inspection. You will never miss them. The dial is signed "Grand Depot, Rue Drouot, Paris", and with fancy floral wreath décor, and gilded hands. Of the 4 dozen porcelains in today’s sale this is among the nicest. Ht 14.5" $1000-1500

391-a C.1880, French, large Nautical Theme clock from the Industrial Series. The heavy automaton movement housed within the gun metal capstan, rotates the copper and brass section for about 10 hours on a winding. Note the lighthouse includes 2 time dials [opposite] for the 8-day cylinder movement, plus a barometer and circular thermometer. A large compass is at the top under the canopy. Surrounding the base are an anchor and chain, a davit with chain, a brass block with hook and a brass lifesaver -- all intertwined with a long length of brass hawser. the whole mounted to a round black marble base. We sold the cousin to this in the last sale, lot 383, which had bronzed anchor and tools, while on this one they are steel gray in color. Still a hard to find clock. Ht 20" $4000-6000

392. C.1890, Seth Thomas "Regulator No. 11-A" in quarter sawn oak with curly ash veneer on the front surfaces, and with original finish intact. These regulators were made in limited numbers, using the same case as the "Calendar No. 11". This clock has had some tasteful restorations: the dial has been repainted over the original surface; pendulum stick has been replaced [acceptable, could be improved], and the dial surround has been broken and glued. Weight old, hook replaced. Still, this is a rare and desirable clock that would be welcome in most American collections. Has large trapezoid movement with maintaining power, and heavy cast iron bracket [bolted from rear]. Overall very good condition. Height 68.75" $6000-7000

393. C.1825, Riley Whiting, Winchester, Conn., 30-Hour, wooden works tall clock in excellent original condition. On the hood, the small scrolls have their tips replaced. The case itself retains original [and wonderful] faux rosewood graining., also nice scalloped base with pencil style feet, and overall good proportions; brass ball finials are later. The dial is 100% original with no touch up, has flowers in the arch and corners, and "curtains" in the second bit; all 3 hands are old. Original tin can weights & iron pendulum bob [rod replaced]. Height 86" $2000-3000

394. C.1846, Joseph A Wells, Bristol, Conn, Wagon Spring oversize steeple in a typical Wells style sharp gothic case with OG side moldings. This clock uses an Ives 30 hour lever spring movement. Interestingly a sister to this clock is pictured in both The American Clock [Distin & Bishop, fig 265] and in Horology Americana, page 163. The latter book has the clock described properly, while Distin calls it an 8 day and attributes it to "A. Walls". Further details on the movement can be found in Robert’s book on Ives. The case on our clock has some minor veneer repairs, and was repolished maybe 75 years ago, but is OTHERWISE ORIGINAL & complete throughout, with original tablet, dial, hands, excellent label and a sound case. The cords have failed and need replacing, but this is minor in comparison with the excellent condition of this hard to find clock. The tablet does have a couple of flake spots [in rooftop area] that are not noticeable from a distance. Ht 26" $4000-6000

395. C.1840, James Donking, Liverpool {England}, typical north country tall clock with wide proportions and double columns on the hood. The case has attractive crotch mahogany veneers and has been refinished. The back has been reinforced and the feet are missing and a block of plywood is reinforcing the base of the plinth. The good English 8-day bell strike movement has a colorful dial with authors in the corners and a rolling moon in the arch . A seconds bit below the 12 and a simple calendar circle above the 6. The original painted dial with crazing and some touch up and a signature as in the title line of this lot. Top finials are later. The weights are home made, but well done and substantial enough for the task. Dial = 14 x 20" and total height = 94" $1500-2000

396. C.1905, Waltham Clock Co., Hall Clock Model No. 35, 9-tube, in very good to excellent original condition. The only minor shortcomings are a missing lock for the upper door, and the pendulum was dropped and has a dent on the right side. The finish on the case is original and excellent; minor dings along the skirt from a vacuum cleaner. The clock features the large and heavy 3 train movement that Waltham is famous for; the dial retains original gilded mask in bright condition, with rolling moon in the arch, and engraved Waltham Clock Co., above the 6. Also subsidiary levers for strike/silent, chime/silent and Whittington or Westminster. Chiming on 8 tubular bells and striking the hours on a 9^th [the longest]. This is a solid mahogany case and is very heavy; deeply beveled glass in door and hood; special shipping required. Height 101" $6000-8000

397. C.1880, Austrian 3-Weight, Grand Sonnerie "Vienna regulator" in good condition. Has a good Viennese movement with nice workmanship, and strikes the quarters and hours on two coiled gongs on the rear palate of the movement. The porcelain dial is fine with no cracks, and nice old hands. The smaller finials appear to be replacements. The top is original. Walnut case retains original finish. All 3 weights are new. Height 49" $1400-1800

398. C.1865, Austrian, 2-Weight, Vienna Regulator in restored condition. This case has had both top returns and finials replaced, and the entire case refinished a dark cherry color. The movement itself is of highest Viennese quality with a perfect porcelain dial and fine hand cut hands. Movement retains old gut that is starting to fray and restringing is recommended. Good weights and 4 spoke pulleys and bob is perfect. Height 41" $700-900

399. C.1975, Austrian, Grand Sonnerie, 3-weight Vienna Regulator, with restorations. The top is made later to fit case; pulleys are new. The seat board has taken a slight warp, tipping the movement forward so that the bezel and minute hand now rub on the glass near 12. The movement itself is clean and sound, and if you prop the door open about ¼" the hand clears the glass. A new seat board [or work on this one] will cure this problem. Note unusual slender turned columns on case; rosewood veneer on flat surfaces is very attractive; there is a dry split at top of door. 72 beat case with original movement; height 49" $1000-1500

399-a C.1865, Austrian, 30-Day Vienna Regulator time only in an attractively restored serpentine case. This clock was professionally cleaned and the case refinished to a dark cherry color, and the 4 finials are new, stained to match; there is a split in the bottom, front of the door which could be worked on. The movement itself is of exceptional quality with 5 wheel train, fine pivots, and maintaining power. Note interesting pulley with "swirl" shape spokes. The weight is new. Height 48" $900-1200

400. C.1850, Austrian, a Late Biedermeier, 3-Weight, Grand Sonnerie regulator, in a dark rosewood case with satinwood stringing along the edges. This clock has been restored and the new seat-board is a little short, front to back, so you have to be careful not to push it in too far, or the gongs hit the pendulum. Once you get past this aggravation, the clock runs well and belts out the quarters loudly. The cast shell pattern bezel is not original to this movement, [slightly large] and has had some small blocks soldered in to make it fit the dial plate securely. Well made movement and 2-piece brass bob. An elegant clock; height 45" $1500-1800

401. ***C.1880, German Perpetual Wall calendar clock, spring driven. Has a heavy, well machined calendar movement, with center ribbon for the date. Note the ribbon has been replaced and hand numbered and could be improved; the day and month rollers are original paper in good condition. The well made 8-day movement is of the best quality with solid plates and cut steel pinions; porcelain dial and "R-A" pendulum are prefect. Of special note is the original gold leaf tablet, with openings for dial and calendar indications. This clock was stolen out of the original owner’s home, and when the police recovered it, the felon had broken up the case, but fortunately not the glass. The case shows a bit of regluing and staining on abraded surfaces. Still this is an unusual clock, worthy of your attention; height 35" $900-1200

402. C.1875, Austrian Grand Sonnerie, 3-Weight wall regulator in generally very good condition. The major shortcoming is that the tip of the minute shaft was broken by forcing the hand pin through, and the minute hand is currently held on by a squeezed wire. A proper restoration requires a good clock maker. Otherwise this is a very nice clock, with a good Remember [Gebr. Resch] movement, serial number 7505, and with the pendulum and mounting plate with matching numbers. Someone added an extra wall hanger on the rear which can be left or removed to suit. This is a long case with 72 beat movement, complete with original top, base and finials, and has an elegant style; height 57" $1400-1800

403. C.1885, Gilbert Clock Co, "Office Drop Calendar", with Maranville patent calendar with rotating cardboard dials for day and date. This clock is from a home in Haverhill, Mass and has been well cared for. The top bezel split and has an old repair at 12, other minor abrasions, but overall an excellent clock with original finish throughout. Good interior label with instructions, and rear label as well. Height 33.5" $1400-1800

404. C.1900, French, Grand Sonnerie Carriage clock in a brass Corniche case and with original leather covered travel box, less strap. The movement and case numbered 1548, and with original lever platform intact. This clock will tick and strike, but is as found and will need cleaning. Three position lever in base for silent, quarters and full strike. All beveled glass is perfect. 8-day with alarm and repeat button above the 12. Height 6.5" $1400-1800

405. C.1875, French, Paul Garnier, No. 9186, Time, Strike, Repeat & Alarm carriage clock, profusely engraved. The well made movement and case are numbered 394. This case is engraved with flowers, leaves and scrolls on the top, columns, base and handle, as well as the rear door frame. The engraved dial mask offsets a 2" round porcelain dial, and with a small alarm dial at 6. Although the clock runs and strikes, it has not been serviced in some time and the brass work is a bit dark; the original platform has one replaced retaining screw. A well made clock; height 6.25" $1000-1500

406. C.1880, French, Drocourt, for Tiffany, No. 11150, Time, Strike, Repeat & Alarm carriage clock, in a brass Gorge case with engraving and pink enameling. Although the external gilding is gone due to weekly polishing by the maid, the mask is very bright, although some enamel has flaked off there as well. Front, back, top, base and columns are engraved. Retains original lever platform and runs and strikes, but will need service. Perfect porcelain dial is signed Tiffany, Reed & Co., height 6" $1400-1800

407. C.1900, French, Quarter Striking Carriage Clock, in a Corniche case, as-found. This clock suffered some transit damage and has a chipped front glass, and the tip of the minute hand is broken away. Repeat mechanism seems jammed, but strikes OK. Top, side and rear glass are fine. Retains original lever platform intact, but needs service. Has lever in base, marked "Silence, Str. Quarts".Height 7" $1200-1600

408. C.1900, French, Brass Cased Carriage Clock time & strike, as-found. This clock has some potential, but took a tumble and the movement is now tipped back a bit in the case. At the same time, the left glass got chipped and the top left corner of the otherwise good porcelain dial got chipped. The dial chip will not show when the movement is repositioned. Retains original lever platform intact. Dial sig; Bigelow Kennard & Co.; movement is functional; height 6.75" $275-375

409. C.1850, J. C. Brown, Bristol, Conn, Ripple Steeple in very good condition. The only item that you will need to attend to is to change the screws in the mounting blocks, which were drilled through the case to accept machine screws. BUT the rest of the clock is fine, with original dial in excellent condition, a fabulous original tablet and good label. Note also ivory knob and original finials intact. Case is attractively re-finished. Height 20" $1000-1500

410. C.1850, J. C. Brown, Bristol, Conn, Ripple Beehive in excellent condition. This is really a nice steeple with original dial [signature faint], neat stenciled tablet with motto: "Time cuts down all, both great and small", a superior label, ivory knob on door and old hands. About as nice as they come; ht 19" $1200-1600

411. C.1848, J. C. Brown, Bristol, Conn, Ripple, Round Gothic with four candle sticks and finials. This is a good ‘onion top’ as some folks call them, and has been tastefully restored. The movement blocks had failed and had to be spliced and glued; the label is about 60% there, and someone fit a great old cut glass tablet [bottom of door is relieved a bit]. The exterior of the case is original with minor scrapes, but is generally excellent; height 20" $1250-1750

412. C.1850, J. C. Brown, Bristol, Conn, Full Ripple steeple with one of the nicest cases we’ve seen in a long time. Unfortunately someone added an alarm to the clock at one time, cut the dial center for the alarm disc, and soldered a pivot post on the left side of the movement. The lower alarm is now absent. All this misfortune aside, the clock retains a decent label and a Superior tablet of the "President’s House", viewed from the Potomac with sailboat and fishermen. Height 20" $1250-1750

413. C.1850, Forestville Mfg [J. C. Brown], ripple beehive in good restored condition. The lower frosted tablet is new. The case has been attractively refinished, and the ripple is a nice sharp hounds-tooth pattern. Movement is clean and running. Label with tears and is dark from stripping solution. Ht 19" $1250-1750

414. C.1870, Austrian, Small Vienna 1-Weight, with 4.5" porcelain dial in good condition, with no hairlines. This is a very nice size clock, in light walnut with black accents. The pendulum has some shot in it and we had to tape the back of the bob to keep it from falling out; suspension spring is home-made, but clock seems to run OK. Movement is original to the case + dial signed: Josef Wagner. Height [tip to tip] 38" $1200-1500

415. C.1880, French, Gold & Silver accents on Rococo carriage clock, the case signed G.P. and with number 1740. This is a time, strike, repeat and alarm, in an exceptional case that measures 9¾" {handle up}. The porcelain dial is excellent, hands original and it is clean and running. See A Century of Fine Carriage Clocks, page 92 for this same case, only all gilded. $5000-7000

416. C.1890, French, Ormolu and Panels, Mantel clock with fine detail. The original gilding on the clock is bright and yellow. The panels actually have more of an aqua shade than the blue showing in the photo. The hand painted dial panel shows a lover singing and playing the mandolin to his beloved, the Roman numerals painted on shield shaped areas w/ gold surround. Ht 13" $1500-1800

417. C.1880, French, Brass Cased Carriage clock with free standing columns. See A Century of Fine Carriage Clocks, page 28 for this same case, except Fanelli’s clock shows hand painted panels while this one has a damascene type applique over metal, bright gold birds on a dark background {dial and both sides}. Our dial is signed Giles Brother & Co., Chicago, and the clock is time, strike and repeat. Height 8¾" $3000-4000

418. C.1925, Sterling Bronze Co., NY, with Chelsea time only movement. We had the cousin to this clock in April ’98, lot 400. Current lot has a presentation inscription on the base: Mary Lyneh Wentling, 1925. The bronze portion of 2 kneeling Atlas on platform holding a drum dial measures 11", on a white stone base which adds 2"; ht 13" Excellent. $1200-1500

419. C.1850, French Fountain Automaton clock, the twisted glass "water" rotating by virtue of an auxiliary movement in the tower. The early time and strike top movement has silk thread suspension and the fancy cast ormolu dial has Roman numerals painted on small circular areas in the casting. 15" $2000-3000

420. C.1900, French Fancy Crystal Regulator with multicolor cloisonne` enamel on all 4 pillars, the bezel and the top & bottom of the mercury pendulum. The numerals on the gilt dial show both wear and touch up and could stand professional attention. Otherwise excellent. Height 11½" $1250-1750

421. C.1885, French, "Rescue" Automaton. This is a rare clock. The sailor has dropped the sails of his small boat as he scans the horizon for help. By virtue of a separate spring motor, the sailor is rocked from side to side. The base with a small brass plaque engraved "Rescue". And with a good French 8-day time and strike clock in base. Ht 26" $4000-5000

422. C.1904, Ansonia "Coronet" Crystal Regulator, with jeweled sash and pendulum, and with open escapement on good porcelain dial. This is a great looking American clock. 14.5" $600-800

423. C.1875, Swiss, Interlaken area, large carved mantel clock, featuring a spread-wing eagle at top, and a doe and her fawn at the bottom. This is an exceptional piece with good detail on the animals, leaves and flowers. Uses a typical French time and strike movement, with a black dial w/ gilt numerals. A great artwork in wood; height 36" $5500-7500

424. C.1880, French, Terrestrial Globe Clock, signed J.L. & Co. This is a heavy clock of ormolu with a black marble base. A central tower containing the movement is flanked by two bearded faces, brightly gilded. Although the clock has a 12 hour dial, the globe turns once per day, and has a world time ring around the equator. Height 12" $5000-7000

425. C.1880, French, Rare 400 Day clock with complex compound pendulum. Signed M.Y.M. Thomas on dial pendulum and backplate. If you look closely above the center shaft you can pick out the small seconds hand. A fourth concentric hand provides "up-down" winding indication with approximate # of days left in year. Runs. Ht 11" $5000-7000

426. C.1900, French, A painted spelter novelty of a young farmer pushing a wheelbarrow containing garden vegetables, but notably a large squash which contains a 30 hour alarm clock. The case and paint are in excellent original condition with muted tones. Clock ticks and alarms. Height 10" $1000-1500

427. C.1890, French, Miniature Swinging Mystery Time-piece. The bronzed spelter statue of an infant holding the clock aloft as it swings back and forth. The clock "arm" is very small with only a 2½" ball. Excellent. Total height 15" $3000-3500

428. C.1830, French, Lyre Form Mantel Clock, in ormolu. This is a nice period clock, however, someone along the way moved the pendulum from its normal position behind the movement, to above the movement, suspended behind Diana’s head. To be sure, the change is attractive visually, but not correct. The lyre case itself shows good care over the years; the gilding is touched up in a couple of spots, and is bright and eye catching. It is not clear in the photo, however there are 4 full standing ormolu columns, each topped with a small urn of flowers, and a pineapple projecting from each side; the detail on the ormolu is excellent. Strikes on a bell; silk suspension. Height 25" $3500-4500

429. C.1890, French, Large Conical Pendulum clock, restored. This clock stands over 3 feet and is really imposing. The bronze statue {signed "Laurent, Scpt."} has been regilded and is quite bright. The dark red marble base house