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We recognize that the viewing time is short, compared to the large number of items, and we appreciate your taking care in handling the clocks. We understand the importance of a first hand look at movements, however, please ask Mr. Schmitt or one of the runners before removing dials. We reserve the right to limit the handling of very fragile items.

1. C.1900, rare movement assembly, Seth Thomas. This is a factory open 'scape movement with porcelain dial. Note the dial has "SETH THOMAS" fired in the center, minor hairlines in dial. Mov't resembles a round #120 with count wheel strike; note lot includes sash and rear cover, straps for 5" depth with 5" opening. $60-90

2. C.1960, German, large novelty alarm clock with unique center seconds hand. Dial has name "Blessing" and outer case is painted bright red. Ht 10.5" $20-30

3. C.1900, movement and dial, Seth Thomas, No. 48N, from a full size 11" crystal regulator. Note this model has brass spring covers and rack striking. Fancy porcelain dial is perfect; movement is dirty; dia = 4.125" $50-80

4. C.1850, American & Swiss, musical movement. This is a purpose built American open spring movement with 3" x 6" plates that was specially made to drive a Swiss 2-tune, 2" cylinder mov't. The comb is complete with no broken tips, however tune change arm is missing, and a few of the pins are bent. Still a useful movement that works OK as is. $125-175

5. C.1840, movement only, Vienna 2-weight, time & strike, 8-day, LESS dial and gong. The wheels are complete & 80 beat mov't ticks and clicks appropriately; nice quality hand made movement. 5" $120-160

6. C.1800, movement +dial, English 30 hour chain/rope, with 12" painted iron dial, with simple calendar. Note the crutch is broken off, there are no hands, and bell is "dead". Decent parts. 12" $175-225

7. C.1838, case +dial, J. C. Brown, Bristol. This pillar & splat transitional case has its' share of wear & bruises, but has a near perfect label of Forestville Mfg. Co. A good case that is worth restoring. 31" $75-125

8. C.1875, a Welch "Carey" case, now with a Seth Thomas #33 1-day T/S movement (on blocks). The rosewood case is nice & complete with all of "hot dogs" on top, missing only 2 small rear finials for top "hot dogs". _o label. A "marriage" that runs. 20.5" $300-400

9. C.1870, French, open 'scape movement with 4.5" porcelain dial & bezel with sash for 5.25 case opening. Note one wind hole grommet is loose (tied on), and with bell & 9" pendulum. Good dial $75-100

10. Box lot of 17 Korean movements, 31 day, as-found. These are basically complete mov'ts -- warranty take outs from a RI firm. Bid for EACH $1--3

11. C.1942 (dated) Hamilton Watch Co, Model 22 "Chronometer Watch" or deck watch in original brass tub with fittings for gimbals, the whole in a USN aluminum shipping container. Note you need an outer box with gimbals to complete this unit. Clean +sound. Diameter = 2.75" $250-300

11-a. C.1910, Seth Thomas movement assembly #72B, complete with weights, pulleys, gong on echo board, and bob (no stick). The dial has some wear around the chapter ring, but may be used as-is. Height 15.5" $250-350

11-b. C.1890, Sign from the Waltham Watch Co., Waltham, Mass. this sign is one sided, from one of the major buildings and is very large" width = 74", ht = 62". The gold leaf is still in very good condition, even the lower part that says "First American Watch" The black will need restoring. $400-500

11-c. C.1950, Lux Clock Mfg., Waterbury, Conn. (as-new) Pendulette #303 "Clown Clock" with a beach ball bouncing back and forth between 2 seals. This clock is new, in the box, no evidence of having been wound or run. The red/green/black paint is as made, untouched. The cardboard box cover has some stains and fading. Box dim = 6 x 8", clock = 7" $200-400

12. C.1920, German, a pressed glass & spelter Empire style case with an American canister mov't from the same period. The movement seems to run; height 15.5" $50-75

13. C.1890, German, a spring driven wall regulator with cream colored porcelain dial and "R-A" pendulum center. The top is home-made from plywood and stock finials. Right column with some wood worm. Runs and strikes OK. Ht 38" $100-150

14. C.1910, Waterbury Clock Co., "Conductor" carriage clock with replacements. Note the rear door has been newly made from a sheet of brass and one case finial replaced with a plain machine nut; still runs and repeats fine; height 4.5" $50-75

15. C.1840, Boardman & Wells, 30 hour WW pillar clock (now without splat). The case is weathered, has no stenciling and the label about 1/3 missing. Original dial was crudely reblacked some time ago. Running; height 28" $50-75

16. C.1870, Seth Thomas, 8-day Column & Cornice. This clock has a nice Plymouth Hollow (signed) lyre weight movement and a good Thomaston label. The dial has been repainted; some chips in mahogany veneer. Wrong center tablet is colorful; height 32.5" $275-375

17. C.1855, Unsigned 30 hour cottage in original as-found condition. Note alarm spring is broken and the minute hand replaced. Otherwise a very cute cottage; nice beginner item that would restore with a minimum of work; ht 10" $90-120

18. C.1930, German, mahogany tambour with cross-band inlay. Note this clock has been restored, the case refinished (to hide some blemishes) and the dial is an acetate over paper (imitation porcelain). Despite the imperfections, it seems to run & chime fine; height 10" $50-70

19. C.1950, English, Smith's Clock Co., animated alarm clock in MINT condition. The hen at left pecks at grain around her brood of chicks. Cute clock; height 5" $50-75

20. C.1960, Wm. L. Gilbert, pressed oak 8-day gingerbread. The case has been stripped & could stand a little more finish. Dial repapered; complete & sound. Height 23" $100-150

21. C.1930, Gilbert 8-day lever banjo, with printed farm scene in lower frame. The top "chimney" is gone and eagle is screwed to top of case; mov't ticks & stops; height 24" $40-60

22. C.1880 (Lot of 2) Swiss cylinder music boxes <incomplete>. One 4-tune w/ 3.5" cyl, the other a 6-tune with 6" cyl. Note both are missing governor flies and worm gears, both are missing several teeth and tips. For Parts Only. The cabinets seen sound & usable; 11.5 x 4" and 14 x 6" $200-300 all

23. C.1935, Sessions Clock Co., "Halifax" banjo in original kitchen green. Note movement has been replaced with another old open spring job, dial repapered; throat with NAWCC bulletin; a decorator only, 27" $40-60

24. C.1972, German, for Horolovar, NY, repro of the famous Ignatz flying pendulum clock. This clock runs but the horizontal arm carrying the string has been incorrectly repaired with epoxy; ht 6" $50-75

25. C.1910, Seth Thomas "Tudor", mahogany mantle clock. This clock has been cleaned & runs, however it had taken a fall & the porcelain dial center was broken (now patched) Wrong hands; ht 9" $60-90

26. C.1900, French, for Shreve, Crump & Low, Boston, black marble & onyx mantle clock. The case has some corners broken off, and front bezel does not stay closed, but is otherwise in good cond; runs. 9" $75-100

27. C.1900, French, black slate with onyx columns mantle clock, with amateur restorations: F/S adjust rod removed, minute hand incorrect, dial with chip at 9, now with a German gong; runs OK; looks nice; ht 9" $50-75

28. C.1930, Seth Thomas "Delaware" 8-day banjo, with #5100 lever mov't (running) and original cardstock nautical tablets. Cute clock; height 22" $75-100

29. C.1920, New Haven "Willis" banjo, 8-day lever with porcelain dial signed Daniel Low & Co., Salem, Mass. Note reflector ring has cracked and tablet with edge flakes; runs fine; ht 17.5" $75-100

30. C.1940, Seth Thomas, mahogany cased mantle timepiece in Ship's Wheel motif; has 8-day center wind lever mov't that seems to run; rear of case has a chunk of wood gone (repairable); ht 8" $40-60

31. C.1940, Chelsea, black Bakelite cased ship's timepiece. The rear flange with a chip; otherwise a clean clock in good running order; diameter = 7" $100-150

32. C.1930, German, Oak cased box clock with 3-rod "ding-dong" strike. The case has been stripped & lightly rubbed with Danish. Clock is running & striking fine; a nice beginner's clock. height 23" $100-150

33. C.1870, Gilbert 30 hour OG. Depite being stripped, this is a very attractive clock with exceptional rosewood. Best part is original tablet with a pair of nesting birds; xlnt label; a worthy clock; ht 25" $150-200

34. C.1925, Seth Thomas, Mini Lyre banjo with original reverse painted tablets (Union shield throat and harbor fort bottom). Note the case was painted and has been stripped & refinished, and the corners are a bit rounded. Still a running clock in good condition; height 20.5" $125-175

35. C.1930, New Haven, "Waring" Banjo, 8-day with rod strike. This full size banjo has had some work: the eagle has been replaced with a nice all-brass version, and the lower tablet is now clear with a Catterall cardstock print. Case finish is xlnt; ht 36" $175-225

36. C.1875, Wm. L. Gilbert, 30 hour time & alarm cottage clock. Cute octagon top case is rosewood with original finish. Minor chips & cracks in veneer; some chips on gesso door; xlnt label; wrong minute hand; height 11" $120-150

37. C.1960, Jefferson Electric, Bellwood, IL, second model with smaller dial. Seems to hum and run. Parts available from Timesavers in AZ; ht 7" $30-50

38. C.1930, Ingraham, short drop faux grained timepiece in nice restored condition. Note the dial has been repapered. Clock retains xlnt graining & super label; height 18" $125-175

39. C.1950, German, Desk Clock, maroon over polished brass, with singing bird alarm (and bird in console cage beside clock). The clock works, but the bird does not sing -- has plastic +rubber bellows mechanism that needs attention; ht 4" $90-120

40. C.1960, German, Green Onyx Desk Set (with pens) and original "Scottco" one day alarm clock with center seconds and a simple calendar. Nice novelty. Width = 10" $30-50

41. C.1950, German, Animated Singing Birds (3), with a 4th bird in swing above. Note this unit has plastic +rubber bellows in need of attention -- will require more parts to sing. However when you are done, you'll have a unique piece; ht 8" $150-200

42. C.1910, German, Hunter Style Cuckoo, 30-hour. Original factory painted figures; clock needs cleaning, bellows need recovering and needs wood +carving on antlers. Ht 24" $125-175

43. C.1920, E. Howard & Co., Boston, good 6v. DC slave with 11" painted dial. Oak case diameter = 17"; finish original; use with a master or install a conventional movement; $75-125

44. 20th Century, Unknown Origin: Unique pressed brass likeness of a young lady's head, with a small German spring motor that causes a hand painted eye to move slowly back & forth. Interesting but not high quality; needs some adjusting; ht 12" $150-200

45. C.1900, German, Painted Dial Clock, as-found, less weights & pend. Note the wooden dial has 3 vertical cracks and has been reinforced from the rear. Dial paint retouched; movement complete; ht 13.5" $75-100

46. C.1900, E. N. Welch, 8-day black mantle clock. This clock has been restored and has a new back (less metal dust cover. The top has been freshly brushed over with black enamel, and the hands do not match. Case trim OK; runs; height 11.5" $40-50

47. C.1840, Austrian: A small carved alabaster case with a 1-day fusee verge watch movement (appears original to bezel and case). The case has some cracks and is missing top rh corner, but is still a cute decorator. Generally good cond, and mov't ticks; ht 11" $175-275

48. C.1955, Lux Clock Co., Waterbury, unusual World Time clock, as-found. This is the same movement as the regular "tape" clocks we see, but with gearing for 24 hour (versus 12) rotation. The dial is printed from 1 to 12 twice and indicates the time in all major cities. Note globe is separated at center seam; ht 16" $175-275

49. C.1955, German Gravity Clock. This well made repro of a "1750" model descends a saw toothed bar as it runs. At the end of the week, raise the clock to wind. Has a small "cow's tail" pendulum in front of dial. Clock ticks but is dirty +will not stay running; height 26" $175-275

50. C.1950, Lux "Town Hall" novelty clock, incomplete. When clock strikes on 2 loud bells, the brass bell in the belfry swings back and forth. The clock lacks stick for cast "book" pendulum bob, and is missing rear dust cover; also weight hooks bent; otherwise OK; height 18" $200-300

51. C.1955, German, A. Schmid-Schlenker, Jr., "Flower Clock". Note the movement is in the base and the power travels up the stem through a wire to the tiny watch dial in the center of the flower. Dusty and with minor wear, but ticks OK; ht 7" $175-275

52. C.1880, Ansonia "Cottage", 8-day walnut shelf clock in clean condition. Clock retains original swan tablet and original dial w/ minor wear at 12 + 5. Note the minute hand is too short, but otherwise this is a good complete clock w/ nice label; ht 13" $150-200

53. C.1865, New Haven "Octagon Prize", 30 hour cottage clock in very clean condition. the rosewood veneer is in good shape, tablets + dial original and has a decent label. Minor wear to gilding around door edge; a good beginner's clock; ht 15" $125-175

54. C.1890, French, Inlaid Mahogany Bracket clock. The case has been nicely refinished and with a couple of minor waves in veneer. Five inch porcelain dial is perfect and the hands are beautiful hand tooled brass. 8-day T/S on gong. There are some imperfections along top of return moldings; otherwise xlnt; ht 13" $175-275

55. C.1970, Dutch, modern Staartklok (aka Friesland), this one made entirely in Holland, and so marked on both case & movement. A nice repro with rolling moon, and nice cast spandrels and hands; runs and strikes fine. 8-day, 2-wt; ht 27" $175-225

56. C.1910, A lot of 2 wall cases only, formerly with Vienna regulator movements. One with heavy beveled glass set in a brass frame -- also with a new top that does not match. Heights = 35" & 40" $175-225 both

57. C.1900, German, fancy walnut mantle clock, with restorations. Has perfect porcelain dial w/ matte brass center. The case with a full column at each corner has been refinished and the tips of the top finials have been broken off. Doesn't look bad; ht 14.5" $250-300

58. C.1870, Anglo-American Round Drop time & strike school clock, the dial rubbed a bit at 4 +5 and a couple of nicks in the case. Runs & strikes the hours on a gong; ht 27" $175-275

59. C.1920, Seth Thomas "Abbey" in a mahogany case. The top molding received some shipping damage in the 2 o'clock area; otherwise a great little clock with good porcelain dial & running 15 day mov't; ht 10" $150-200

60. C.1920, German, 2-wt Cuckoo, Grape & Leaf motif with a large case. Case lacks top leaf trim, was overhauled some time ago and has new bellows tops, but still needs a movement clean; Has large cast movement marked "DHS"; dial dia= 5" $175-225

61. C.1910, German, a medium size cuckoo with inlaid moldings; this clock is missing the top rail of leaves + bottom 2 finials and some other carvings; still runs and cucks OK; height 16" $90-120

62. C.1930, New Haven, "Willis" Mini Banjo, as-found. Note throat glass has broken out, but printed design is still intact. Lower panel is of Mt. Vernon. 15-Day lever, ticks OK; height 18" $75-100

63. C.1930, New Haven "Worthy" Mini Banjo; 8-day jeweled movement ticks and stops; crystal has corners broken; top finial incorrect (the little round one is easy to locate); generally fair condition; ht 14" $60-90

64. C.1944, Seth Thomas, Bakelite Ship's Timepiece, as-found. Has decent lever movement that seems to run, but is missing center seconds hand. Ht 10.5" $90-120

65. C.1870, Welch Spring & Co., "Gerster" case only with a decent label. All buttons and turnings intact; ht 18.5" $300-500

66. C.1900, Garniture Statue Only, "Don Juan", made of bronzed spelter. Note his hat is without plume and hand hold a straight rod in lieu of sword. Otherwise statue is in excellent condition with good bronze finish; height 14" $75-100

67. C.1903 (dated) Gilbert "No. 437" Parlor China clock in medium green. Note the outer bezel +dial have been changed with another old set-up (looks OK), and does not lne up with F/S adjust rod. Pend bob incorrect. The case itself is in good shape; open 'scape on brass dial; runs & strikes; ht 11.5" $225-275

68. C.1910, Sessions Mission Oak wall clock, the front oak panel has been refinished (looks OK), and movement is clean & running; ht 31" $75-125

69. C.1928, Seth Thomas "Ramsgate" Banjo in clean running condition. Note the lower tablet had flaked, so some razored it off and put in a Boston Harbor print. Still a cute clock; ht 21" $100-150

70. C.1919, Seth Thomas Adamantine, like "Keswick", only this one is all tan/brown, marbleized finished. This clock is clean and sound with original dial, hands, pend, gong & case hardware; ht 10.75" $90-120

71. C.1935, Unmarked, but has Ingraham pendulum & hands. This is a late economy line kitchen clock, made of half inch oak with some cut patterns. A note on the back says it was cleaned 9/96, but judging the green goop oozing from the movement, I question the level of service; does run; ht 22" $75-100

72. C.1910, E. Ingraham & Co., Rare Civil War Commemorative oak gingerbread. This clock has ebonized +gilt panels, the top one with draped flags of 13 stars each, flanked by 2 union shields. The tablet has black powder cannon, stacked rifles, sword and a trumpet and the pendulum has a Union Solder seated on a camp chair. Despite a discolored dial and dirty mov't, this is certainly our "Saturday Nite Special". With partial rear label and original Ingraham key; ht 23" $200-400

73. C.1880, New Haven, Mini 30 Hour OOG, T/S/Alarm with original dial & label. The case is refinished; veneer at top needs redoing; tablet new; height 19" $125-175

74. C.1940, Self Winding Clock, NY, a late model #29 wall clock of poplar with maple stain. Original dial with some flaking. This clock is from storage, is complete but needs cleaning; ht 21" $100-150

75. C.1930, German "Box Clock". In the period from 1918--1938, Germany produced these clocks in large quantities and they turn up everywhere from Seattle to Moscow. This example has a 3-rod bim-bam strike; door glass is plain; original dark oak finish OK; height 30" $125-175

76. C.1910, Seth Thomas, Office Drop T/S/Alarm in mahogany. We don't find a listing for this particular model. the alarm lever, set dial, time dial and alarm mechanism (behind lower door) are original to this case. The case has been abused and is poorly refinished and with home made lower tablet of GW; ht 25" $175-275

77. C.1905, French, for the English market, finely carved Eastlake style clock with barometer. The light walnut base wood is attractively accented with black paint in all the recessed areas. The clock is a round time only 8-day with cylinder platform intact; winding arbor is rounded +needs dressing; dial discolored; 19" $300-500

78. C.1900, mixed figural clock: a New Haven base and tower, now with a Waterbury open 'scape movement. The figure of Newton, with his globe & quill is quite desirable. Case painted gold with a brush some time ago. If you have the parts to perform a "heart transplant", end up with $700 clock; ht 15.5" $275-375

79. C.1910, New Haven Clock Co., rare desk clock in as-found cond. See new Haven book by Ly, fig 1709. This is model #1008. Lacks following parts: winding knob, set knob, alarm bell & minute hand; height 7.5" $90-120

80. C.1900, American cast iron door stop with clock: "Dog in House with Sunflowers". This clock is in nice condition & running (minor stains on dial). Very cute; height 11" $250-350

81. C.1858, H. J. Davies, NY. "Young America" milk glass dial timepiece. Note lower left corner (size of dime) is broken away +chipped above; good label and runs OK; ht 7" $150-200

82. C.1890, French Polychrome over spelter novelty in unique musical motif. The clock is in the "drum"; man with drum stick, girl singing & with tambourine. Dial has new acetate/paper cover; ht 11.5" $400-500

83. C.1875, New Haven "12 Inch Octagon Drop", T/S in rosewood. This clock was refinished long ago (scraper left marks) and now crazed & orange peeled again. The veneer with some chips. Had neat label with extra over-stamp: "Pat June 13, 1871". Overall a very good clock. Height 24" $250-350

84. C.1910, English "Big Ben" souvenir picture clock. Has small round 30 hour pin pallet lever mov't that is quite dirty. Frame is loose & needs regluing. Still and all, what is there is original & restorable. W=21", ht=28" $250-350

85. C.1900, French, Accent Strut Clock, the dial in gold leaf, fired into a quality china tray, a formally dressed lady with fan on the left and a bearded lad in tights +with sword on the right. The underside of the tray is curled up in a full roll at each corner; 8-day platform movement; ht 10" $200-300

86. C.1920, One Hand Clock Co., Warren, Penna, note we have all 3 sizes in the sale. This small one has an old statue base as a stand, however the dial is MINT; diameter is 7" $125-175

87. C.1920, One Hand Clock Co., Warren, Penna, medium size novelty with a MINT dial. Note clock has a new statue base as a stand; diameter is 9" $150-200

88. C.1920, One Hand Clock Co., Warren, Penna, the largest size produced by Warren, this clock is 100% original and MINT, with original stand, and with the added bonus that the dial states in Bold letters "One Hand Clock", diameter = 11" $225-325

89. C.1980 (modern) reproduction calendar clock, time movement on top, with a new BB Lewis style lower mechanism. The pine case is stained a honey color, and note the paper dial is on crooked; ht 34" $150-200

90. C.1967 (movement dated) W.German 2-weight repro Staartklok, for the Dutch market. the hand painted dial is well done, with a windmill in the arch; oak veneer case is sound 8-day T/S; height 32" $125-175

91. C.1900, Seth Thomas "Long Alarm", the extra long alarm spring powering a clacker against a large iron bell in the base. They must have sold a million of these. Note original dial is dark with oil & age; generally in good cond; ht 9" $30-50

92. C.1900, Waterbury Green Porcelain china clock, "Parlor No. 88" with gold accents. The only reason this clock is selling Saturday is that the bezel has come unsoldered from the sash (an easy repair). The case is clean, with no chips and mov't runs; ht 10.5" $200-300

93. C.1980, A home made shelf banjo with a good Kilbourne & Proctor banjo movement complete. OK, so this mahogany case won't win an award for beauty, the movement and parts alone must be worth our estimate; ht 36" $275-375

94. A Circa 1860 unsigned American blinker movement in good condition, now in a modern Aluminum "John Bull" case. There is no bezel, dial is paper; no hands; best part is it runs and blinks great; ht 15.5" $300-400

95. C.1890, a robust English fusee movement in a kit form skeleton frame C.1930. The movement itself has 5 spoke wheels throughout. The frame was influenced by a Manchester design (see Royer-Collard, fig 2-3), and includes a well made walnut and glass cover with base; height 19" $500-700

96. C.1870, Terry Clock Co., Waterbury, Conn. Ever popular black iron front with traces of gold pin striping. This particular clock has the rarer 8-day T/strike movement, and with original dial, hands & xlnt label. A good beginner's clock; height 8.75" $175-225

97. C.1930, Waltham Clock Co., exceptional quality double dial time only desk clock. Nice nickeled case in deco style; perfect dials. Luminous paint is flaking from hands; overall xlnt; ht 4" $250-350

98. C.1925, Herschede Hall Clock Co., Cinn, Oh, mantle tambour clock #2021, Westminster chiming on steel rods. This clock has been refinished and movement cleaned; original dial, hands, key & pend (at podium); overall very good cond; ht 10" $250-300

99. C.1890, E.N.Welch "Jewel" timepiece with original purple plush case. The case makes this 30 hour item a true "travel clock". Glass is amber - no chips; seems to run; the case with wear; ht 3.75" $90-120

100. C.1965, Seth Thomas (Tally Industries label), Ship's Strike "Helmsman on Base". This model with West German lever movement. The clock runs & strikes fine and is with key. A good clean ship's strike for the beginning collector ht 9" $175-275

101. C.1890, Ansonia "La Mine" Royal Bonn, open 'scape china clock in medium blue with yellow & magenta flowers. Note this case has a crack at 4 o'clock and the top "notch" has been chipped & repainted blue; porcelain dial with crack at 6, no pend; ht 14" $300-400

102. C.1880, French, Solid Mahogany mini wall clock in the shape of a banjo. Cylinder platform intact and porcelain dial is xlnt. Runs but could stand cleaning; orig finish is very good; height 13" $100-150

103. C.1900, Waterbury "Sage", time, strike & repeat carriage clock. note all 3 pieces of beveled glass are chipped, but movement ticks & repeats (needs clean) dial perfect; height 5.5" $100-150

104. C.1870, French, a good quality ormolu and marble case, now with a German 30 hour fit up movement. The nicely chased statue of a young man with 2 flutes retains most the original gilding. Do you have a better movement? Height 12" $125-225

105. C.1880, French, picture frame clock, with large iron framed Morez repeating movement. The super porcelain dial has individual numeral signets in royal blue (on gilded shields). The outer frame has 3 cracks in the gesso and will need repair and refinishing; rest of clock OK: height 22" $325-425

106. C.1850, Forestville Mfg. Co., Bristol, Conn, eight day OG. The case has been refinished and is quite dark; the tablet is a new stencil job. Hands replaced. Orig dial and label are good. Full size 8-day mov't with unusually high arbors; ht 30" $175-225

107. C.1901, Ansonia 8" Drop Octagon, R.C., time, strike & calendar. Note this clock has been skinned and is void of veneer. Still, dial, tablet, label & pend are original & good; cute decorator; ht 19" $175-225

108. C.1830, Chas. Kirk, Bristol, Conn, 30 hour WW pillar & splat. Note the stenciling is rubbed off the pillars and the label has only a few bits remaining. Mirror is new and poorly installed; still a good old clock; ht 35" $150-200

108-a. C.1910, German, Westminster chime box clock in a heavy walnut case with 9 panes of beveled glass in a brass frame. The large 3-tr movement has several refinements: a lever that turns off the chime (but not the strike), spring loaded governor fans, and heavy construction throughout; xlnt sound; good beginner item; height 35" $250-350

108-b. C.1910, German "Berliner" wall clock in the "Jugendstil" or German derivation of Art Nouveau. Note the scrolling flowers ends we associate with Nouveau are absent. This clock lacks its' top (has 2 holes), but the rest is complete, including a heavy cast pendulum of harmonious design; also note widely beveled glass in lower door; ht 31" $275-375

109. C.1835, R. & J.B. Terry, Bristol, triple decker. This clock has been restored by an amateur and has improper gilding on the columns and new stenciled tablets of modest quality. The dial, although carefully repainted, is in the wrong style. Still, retains large +heavy Terry movement and a great label; height 36" $500-700

110. C.1850, Forestville Mfg. Co., 8-day column & cornice. This clock has a home-made cornice that will need re-working. Has a new dial from the Dial House. With interesting old tablets-- geometric center glass and a Fenn type lower glass. Decent label & interesting added label of 10 commandments; no strike bell; no pend; height 35" $250-350

111. C.1800 English verge/fusee watch movement, now in a C.1900 mini ormolu case; belongs to a lady in Vermont. On stand with round dome; 8" $150-250

112. C.1890, French, porcelain clock, with several hand painted cameos, signed by the artist (Fuentia), the porcelain dial with the name "Spaulding & Co." Note this clock took a tumble & the back is cracked; dial w/ crack at 9. Otherwise a beautiful clock; ht 13" $350-450

113. C.1910, Gilbert Clock Co., painted white metal novelty boudoir clock, a shell base for holding jewelry, with 2 musicians, one playing violin, the other a harp. Open 'scape dial; pend swings in rear; ht 14" $175-275

114. C.1920, Waltham clock Co., Mini 8-day lever banjo with reverse painted Mt. Vernon tablets. Note the hands have been improperly replaced; ticks +stops; ht 19.5" $175-275

115. C.1870, Jonas G. Hall, Roxbury, VT, serial #5902, complete staking set, signed. Note wooden holder & jig base have matching serial number. This is consigned by a lady in Vermont; Note glass bell top has been glued; ht 8" Conservative estimate = $150-250

116. C.1880, E. Ingraham & Co., Bristol. 15 Inch Gallery clock (9" dial is original). Note case has been spray painted gold over flaked gilt surface & will need attention; otherwise clean +sound, runs; ht 15" $275-325

117. C.1900, New Haven Clock Co., gilt gesso clock, floral motif. The gilding is fresh, with a few rub spots. Good 8-day lever movement is running fine; crystal cracked; overall very good; ht 10.5" $150-200

118. C.1900, French, Brass Cased Carriage Clock, time only. This clock needs cleaning, however, the cylinder platform is intact & running. Case could stand a proper polishing. Dial & glass are xlnt; 5.75" $125-175

119. C.1910, Ansonia, Crystal Regulator in excellent condition. All beveled glass is perfect and solid porcelain dial is good. The case was polished regularly by someone and the corners & edges are full of polish; all it needs is a good cleaning; height 10.75" $250-300

120. C.1950, German, post war cuckoo with carved wooden cuckoo bird. Has a stamped movement. One flute replaced completely; other needs bellows covered. Quality carving of 3 birds & 7 leaves; ht 20" $30-50

121. C.1970, Colonial Manufacturing, Michigan Large & decorative 3-piece overmantle clock set. Good German Westminster chime movement. Castings appear to be aluminum, painted black; lots of "Western" look; runs & chimes; height 30" $100-150

122. C.1840, French, the "Fiancé" (so inscribed), figural clock. A bride-to-be with her book, planning her wedding. This clock sat on a shelf in a damp basement, and although the case survived nicely, the silk thread movement is corroded; no pend. The figure is well chased with good detail; if you an extra movement, turn this into an $800 clock; height 17" $250-350

123. C.1840, E. C. Brewster, Bristol, early spring driven OG with Kirk's patent cast iron back plate movement (30 hour). The gong has been replaced with another old one and there are some extra holes in the lower case where it was screwed to the wall. Case has been stripped +with walnut finish; door lock empty; label decent; old tablet; runs & strikes; ht 26" $200-300

Next lots: Section "A", 400 Day. Note plate and pendulum references are from the Horolovar 400-Day Clock Repair Guide, 9th edition, by Charles Terwilliger.

124. C.1930, German, K+O for Sokol-Montag, plate 1523. Note unusual inverted "U" mounting, with movement suspended from dial, and twisty extension on 4-ball pend to cope with added height; Lower susp block is missing, and dome has a 3" crack; ht 14.5" $75-100

125. C.1970, Germany, Kundo 400 Day. A late clock in excellent order; retains full suspension shroud as well as fork guard and spring loaded lower suspension block guard. Plastic base; only fault is winding arbor needs dressed as someone tried to wind with pliers; 11" $30-50

126. C.1910, German, Jahresuhrenfabrik / Movement +pendulum, NOW mounted on a C.1970 Schatz base & uprights. Pend F/S screw needs dressing. Seems to run OK. New Dome. Ht 11" $50-75

127. C.1980, Box of 24, 5.5 x 11" new glass domes, made by Corning for 400 Day suppliers. Each dome individually protected, but outer box has been damp and will need a better box for shipment. Bid each: $3--5 ea.

128. C.1910, German, Jahresuhrenfabrik, early 4-ball clock with fired red enamel over engine turned dial plate and matching fired enamel over patterned ball covers; Note garland arch and square bezel; see Terwilliger Silent Auction, #26, lot 95, which had optional disc pendulum; height 11" $150-200

129. C.1920, Cloister Clock Co., (Sister company to Tiffany Nev-R-Wind), torsion & battery impulse timepiece in good, as-found condition, with original dome; ht 11.5" $125-175

130. C.1906, Jahresuhrenfabrik, for Bowler & Burdick. See plate 1008a. Note this is an unusual movement for JFK-- the two black dots shown in the plate drawing are actually banking pins to prevent pushing the pallets out of adjustment. And the porcelain dial is signed "Anniversary" + Trade Mark Registered. Base with original faded velour insert; ht 11" $400-500

131. C.1908, Jahresuhrenfabrik, 400 Day with disc pendulum in xlnt original condition. Plate 1617. Inter-mediate size dial with Arabic numerals; ht 11" $175-275

132. C.1912, Jahresuhrenfabrik, "Louvre" model 400 Day with original 4 ball pendulum. This is among the earliest Louvre models and retains original dome which has protected the original finish on pillars, bezel, etc. In excellent condition; height 17" $300-400

133. C.1902, German, Gustav Becker 400 Day with original mahogany base & #23 Becker disc. A very clean clock with nice 2" chapter ring. See plate #1191; only minor fault is that winding stud needs dressing. Note both front and back plate bear serial #1696426; height 11" $350-450

134. C.1908, German, Gustav Becker 400 Day with disc pendulum Note the disc has been simplified to reduce production costs: knurled edge on top lip is now smooth and small trim screws around carousel are absent. See plate #1207a, serial #2273235; ht 11" $175-225

134-a. C.1930, German, "Louvre" by K+O for Sokol Montag, plate 1523 in good, as-found condition. The movement will need cleaning, but is complete. The brass bits all have good finish and with original dome; height 17" $200-300

135. C.1890, New Haven Clock Co., an unusual clock of heavy Italian pottery with glaze. Note round tile dial. The movement and back board are original to the case. There are some edge chips in back where the board is attached, but these are not visible from the front; runs and strikes OK; height 12" $200-300

136. C.1885, Parker & Whipple (Hotchkiss Patent) mini pendulette desk clock with stand, as-found. Note clock has failed and rear winder is missing. The case is sound and complete; cute; ht 3" $125-175

137. C.1845, Brewster & Ingrahams, round gallery clock with E-W movement and upside down verge. The mahogany bezel on this clock is quite nice, but the dial has suffered chips at 10 +2, and been retouched; only fragments of label remain. Note dial retains sig of William Beals, Boston. Needs TLC; ht 15" $150-200

138. C.1880, New Haven Clock Co., "Winnipeg" walnut wall clock. This clock has some good and bad points. First, top left return molding is missing; dial is papered over & pend stick incorrect. On the plus side, all original finials are intact & original tablet is super; height 35" $400-500

139. C.1910, a large E. Howard turned walnut slave case & dial, now with a double spring time only lever movement. There are "clean & bush" dates back to 1929 on the rear, so my guess it has been this way for a long time. In any case it runs well and is a great decorator; diam = 20" $175-275

140. C.1910. Seth Thomas, 8-day "Automatic Long Alarm", sounding each day without resetting. Great original dial with 1908 patent date. Note mahogany case has been refinished & veneer has a couple of small bubbles. Overall very good cond; ht 12.5" $90-120

141. C.1930, Sangamo, Springfield, Ill, 110v, self winding with lever 'scape, time & strike mantle clock in clean, as-found cond. This is model 5002, serial #13558; clock runs well, but strike needs adjust; ht 13" $150-200

142. C.1900, Seth Thomas "12 Inch Drop" in walnut, as-found. Note the case is black & someone started to strip it and stopped (see area by 2). Dial is original & xlnt; a clock worth restoring; ht 24" $175-225

143. C.1920, Chelsea Clock Co., Ship's strike mantle clock in mahogany. The numbered case is a couple of years earlier than the movement. 5 inch silvered dial is signed Chelsea & also Wm. Wise & Son, Brooklyn; height 10" $350-450

144. C.1997 (dated), as-new, Chelsea 4.5" aneroid barometer; nice to add to your library if you've received a Chelsea Ship's clock recently as a gift. Working perfectly, adjusted for 150 feet-asl; ht 5.5" $150-200

145. C.1910, Sessions, Mission Oak Wall clock in excellent restored condition. The solid oak case has been nicely refinished to a golden color and mov't cleaned; ready for a Texan dining room; ht 32" $175-275

146. C.1915, Ingraham "Nyanza" banjo in virtually like new condition with perfect label, tablets and cello covered paper dial. Note after WWI, they switched to silvered dials, and it is nice to have a paper version in such nice shape; ht 39" $250-350

147. C.1925, Sessions "Willard" time only spring banjo, full size. Note the painted tablets have flaked considerably. I believe Karl Barathy (517-339-9099) sells some screened tablets that would restore this clock; movement OK; good case, dial, hands pendulum, etc; height 42" $175-225

148. C.1905, German, Kienzle Uhrenfabrik, 400 day with gimbal suspension and both guard rings intact. See plate #1423. Note "FORTUNA" on porcelain dial (fired in). A clean clock with matching serial # pendulum (CT#13), solid brass with slots (after 1909 Kienzle stamped this part); serial #110562; ht 11" $175-275

149. C.1907, German, Jahresuhrenfabrik, 400 Day with disc pendulum. See section 6, clock #88 for frame style. I assume the galleries were interchangeable options; movement is plate #1051; minor hairline barely showing on dial at 9; ht 11" $400-600

150. C.1912, German, Jahresuhrenfabrik, unusually tall transitional style (Note Kienzle had a competing model) Disc pendulum with twisted extension to deal with tall pillars. These large dial models with tall pillars had no top trim, since the industry had standardized on 10 inch domes. Mov't plate #1439; ht 11" $200-300

151. C.1932, German, Kern & Link, "Louvre" model, plate #1667, with 4 ball pendulum, complete with dome and suspension guard; susp wire and fork are in a small plastic box; ht 16.5" $300-400

152. C.1953, German, Wurthner-Western, plate #1592, 400 day 4-ball, with rolling moon. This clock was recently cleaned and the rear click is improperly replaced, also lower susp block incorrect; rest of clock is clean & original, including auto pendulum lock; dome is new; runs; ht 11" $275-375

153. C.1895, Wm. L. Gilbert, black mantle with good porcelain dial and open 'scape. This is an unusual clock; Gilbert case these out of fine concrete to compete with Ansonia's black iron clock popularity. This is the first one I've seen, so there can't be too many left; height 10" $75-100

154. C.1920, Chelsea Clock Co., Small Ship's Timepiece (4.25" dial), as-found. The case has been nicely polished and lacquered. The movement is not running; cute early clock, dial sig: Geo E. Butler, San Francisco; Case diam = 5.5" $175-225

155. C.1842, Wm. S. Johnson, Courtlandt St, New York, label on a Connecticut 30 hour wood works bevel front. The mahogany veneer has some repairs, and the hour hand a later replacement. Otherwise a relatively clean clock in running order; gd label; ht 26" $150-200

156. C.1865, Seth Thomas, 30 Hour "Rosewood Column", 2-weight striking shelf clock in clean condition. The dial has been professionally repainted (a virtual necessity on Seth Thomas clocks) There are a few small repairs to the rosewood veneer. Nice rose tablet with gold leaf surround is original ; ht 25" $175-275

157. C.1870 - 1970, a lot of 4 mixed barometer bits, as-found; one oak aneroid case, one stick case, one wheel/banjo case and one modern aneroid barometer in birch finish with no crystal; hts 30 - 38" $75-100 all

158. C.1870, Seth Thomas, 30 Hour "Shell Column" with gilt caps, 2-weight striking shelf clock. The rosewood veneer has been cleaned with 409 and the veneer is loose and chipped at edges. Original dial is fading and corner trim is rubbed off. Nice old tablet with silver oxide center; good label; good clock,25" $125-225

159. C.1975, German 8-day cuckoo in specialty decor. The dial surround of molded grapes and leaves and two cherubs beside the cuckoo door holding a banner: "In Vino Veritas" (was it a Gallo promotion?); runs fine and with good loud cuckoo; ht 18.5" $75-100

160. C.1842, H. Welton & Co., Terryville, Conn, nice early 3-weight OG in excellent as-found condition. Note well made mov't with alarm between the plates (working), wooden dial & great original tablet. Minute hand later replacement; very good label;ht 26" $250-350

161. C.1910, Seth Thomas brass cased mantle clock in nice restored condition. Note the very top of the case took a bump and has been pushed out with a ball peen hammer--repair is visible only from the top. We were unable to find this model, but is a sister to the "Tampa"; with silvered dial +bronze numerals; ht 8.5" $175-275

162. C.1870, E. N. Welch 30 hour OG in good to excellent cond; minor veneer chips and some of label is missing. Nice pansy tablet w/ orifice; ht 26" $150-200
Above lot a good beginner item

163. C.1900, Badische Uhrenfabrik, 400 day, plate 1443, now with Kienzle disc pend #38; note old double end key; runs but needs upgrade; ht 11" $75-125

164. C.1870, Jerome & Co (div. New Haven ), 30 hour OG case, dial and good label, now with another unsigned OG movement on which the winding arbors do not line up with the dial. Still the case has a fabulous tablet of the New York State seal and is worth restoring; height 26" $90-120

165. C.1905, Year Clock Co., New York, a lever 'scape year clock in a very attractive balloon style case with inlay. Note the balance staff is still good but escapement will need attention to run. Although these clocks are "fussy", this is a very clean example; type "A" movement, serial #1021; height 11.5" $200-300

166. C.1850, Sperry & Shaw, NY, 30 hour OG. Note the wooden dial is an old replacement--stretchers do not line up properly. Someone inked over the center of the label(?). But the clock runs, has generally nice veneer (couple of chips) and a great tablet with waterside castle; ht 26" $100-150

167. C.1920, German, Gustav Becker, 3-weight grand sonnerie in a box style wall case with 7 panes of beveled glass in brass faring. Note this is a relatively rough clock: the bezel has been bent +straightened; one mounting post is soldered on; dial needs resilvering; one strike rod broken; still all original & worth restoring; height 39" $500-700

168. C.1867, Waterbury 30 hour "Shell Column", time, strike and alarm in generally good condition. The dial has been professionally painted; the tablet is half flaked gilt caps painted gold; still has good veneer & decent label and runs; ht 25" $150-200

169. C.1954 (dated), German, Schatz 1000 day clock under dome, the "Cathedral" model. This domed model is much rarer than the 3-glass models; plate 1010; height 9" $100-150

170. C.1870, Seth Thomas Walnut Column 30-hour T/S/Alarm in very good condition. Note the case has been stripped & lightly finished and the columns are bare (note also bottom OG is mahogany veneer); dial was professionally done and see great tablet (starting to flake) in red+white+blue. Ht 25" $175-225

171. C.1905, E. Ingraham & Co., oak "Lobby", good condition. With hand written in-service date of 1-4-'6 which is about right & retains full label. Only hurt is that the original glass has been scraped and reblacked minus gold edge; otherwise xlnt original clock; ht 24" $175-275

172. C.1900, French, Oak Cased mantle clock. The oak front has carved flowers, leaves, & scrolls in an attractive design. The sides are oak veneer over pine and there are a few minor edge chips that can be easily fixed. Note black slate dial w/open 'scape; height 15" $175-275

173. C.1920, French, bronzed spelter novelty tall clock; girl with bonnet points to time with an umbrella; old repair to girls neck, otherwise complete & sound and seems to run; cute; height 13" $100-150

174. C.1981 (dated invoice) Hamilton Clock Co, Lancaster PA, reproduction "Laterndluhr", complete unused in original box with guarantee; we opened box for first time to photograph (weight not on in photo). Runs on weight for time, springs on strike+chime; 45" $400-600

175. C.1863 (dated label), Seth Thomas Plymouth Hollow "Round Band". Note this clock sat in some water and the veneer is off the bottom round & up about an inch on each side; however the label is still xlnt, as is dial (w/ minor flakes); Refinished; note original tablet of children at play; ht 16.5" $150-200

176. C.1930, Gilbert solid throat banjo clock, with 7" silvered dial & a revolutionary print in the lower door. The clock is complete & sound, but has been in storage since 1979; height 35" $200-250

177. C.1902, Waterbury Hornet desk clock. Note glass cylinder has cracks that are facing down; otherwise complete & sound; ticks & stops; ht 3.5" $75-125

178. C.1956 (dated) "Mademoiselle" black wall model 400 day clock. Note the bracket was dropped and has a small chunk off left front corner that can be repaired with epoxy; with wall plate; ht 11" $125-175

179. C.1925, English, Dent, 28 Cockspur St., London. Cute little desk clock, as-found. One pivot on the balance staff is broken; nice quality movement with brushed plates. Worth fixing; height 5" $150-200

180. C.1875, Waterbury 30 Hour Mini Cottage clock. the rosewood veneer has some chips and repairs on the corners of the base; the dial is original, but the black has been crudely touched up (not bad from a distance); xlnt rear label; ht 10" $90-120

181. C.1900, Ansonia "Pert", one day time +alarm carriage clock with original travel case; clock has been wet and is bound up; case is nice; height 5" $90-120

182. C.1910, Ansonia "Regulator C", as-found, now black. I wooled off enough of the black on the top right side to see that this was a grained poplar case (we had one a year or so ago). Retains original dial, hands and hardware; 8-day time; ht 32" $325-375

183. C.1920, German, a cute walnut mantle clock with cast & gilded caryatids each side of the dial and a well detailed cast frieze at the bottom. Amazingly this cute case only a 30 hour rear wind lever mov't. Top trim piece is absent; ht 11" $90-120

184. C.1905, Wm. L. Gilbert, "No. 411" porcelain china clock in medium green with purple +yellow iris. The case is perfect and has original movement; the front dial and bezel are from a black mantle clock -- looks OK from a distance, but wants replacing; ht 11" $150-200

185. C.1958, Swiss, LeCoultre, "Atmos" Perpetual Clock, serial #82,326, Calibre 526-5, as-found. Clock is complete & tries to run. Note front door on this model swings open; door with 1 corner chip; ht 9" $300-400

186. C.1950, Swiss for Abercrombie & Fitch, 8-day desk alarm clock, as-found. Note the rear strut is broken away and there is no crystal; still the jeweled movement is sound & running; height 3" $50-70

187. C.1960, Swiss, "Swiza-Sheffield" 30 hour travel alarm in a well made machined brass case in the shape of a mini bracket clock. With nicely engraved dial; alarms but no tick; ht 3" $60-90

188. C.1925, Self Winding Clock Co., NY. We had this same model in the last sale in a little cleaner condition. The clock lacks a crystal, lower rh return, and needs door hinge repair. The little "towel bar" molding is in the case. A rare electric; ht 35" $300-500

189. Late 18th Century, French, incomplete 30 hour bird cage movement with a nice dial with separate cartouche numerals for the 12 hours and 5 minute markers. Lacking verge, bell & support; also no pendulum and no weight; a project; ht 10" $50-80

190. Lot of 5 Westclox alarms: 2 Big Bens and 3 Baby Bens, as-found. All seem to be complete with winders, stems, handles, etc.; pink one on left has a damaged base, 4 -- 6" $20-30 all

191. C.1930, Seth Thomas, mahogany tambour in clean, as-found condition. The case is like new; crystal was replaced with a size too small; original "ST" hands; running; ht 9.5" $40-60

192. C.1880, New Haven Clock Co., 30 hour OG in restored condition. Note the case has been refinished & covered with a brown walnut stain that's out of character. Orig dial & decent label; runs; height 26" $90-120

193. C.1880, New Haven Clock Co., "Round Corner Octagon Lever", 6" dial, in restored condition. The label is about half flaked away; case & dial refinished; minute hand incorrect but OK; runs fine; height 8.5" $75-125

194. C.1890, French, Elaborate bronze mantle clock, as-found. Note clock fell on its' top and needs a proper metal worker to straighten the roof. However this case has many desirable features: see Father Time below dial with his serpent & scythe; either side, temple roof being held up by Sampson; the dial center with additional bronze castings; height 14" $300-500

195. C.1935, Self Winding clock Co., NY, for Western Union (Naval Observatory Time) Note has "F" style frame movement with modified layout to provide center seconds hand. Complete & unusual 21" $200-300

196. C.1955, Simplex Time Recorder; appears unused; the last of the wind-up card punch recorders; medium brown mahogany case; height 31" $150-200

197. C.1900, Ansonia Clock Co, Onyx Clock with open 'scape movement with fancy dial with red fluer de lis separating the numerals. The case of well figured onyx has gray, red & dark green coloring; movement appears clean & running; ht 11" $175-275

198. C.1900, German, Kienzle, wall regulator in the Vienna style. 8-day T/S spring movement with cello dial that is a little dark. R/A pendulum with porcelain center. No top; case stripped and spray finished; runs & strikes OK; height 25" $150-200

199. C.1875, French, a miniature shelf clock with cylinder platform movement in good running order. This is a very attractive little mahogany case with satinwood inlay +minor nicks & scrapes. Dial xlnt & with original hands; note lacks top 2 rear finials; ht 10" $150-200

200. C.1920, German, Junghans, little 30 hour timepiece shelf clock in the "Antique Florentine" style. Case lacks top trimpiece. Has brass caryatids on each side of door, plus gilt gesso trim; ht 14.5" $125-175

201. C.1900, French, painted spelter mantle clock. Note the lady's left (lower) arm was is replaced with something synthetic, and the whole statue spray painted light gold; dial with small chip at F/S stud. 8-day t/s mov't; looks OK overall; BIG; ht 19" $100-150

202. C.1900, French, painted spelter mantle clock. The interesting "Mardi Gras" case is complete & unbroken, but sprayed light gold & could stand refinishing. Good 8-day bell strike movement with xlnt porcelain dial; height 14" $100-150

203. C.1990, Movement complete (German t.o.), plus bezel and plans from "Neely Hall" for a solid wood "school clock". Note you have to supply the lumber and labor. Probably an $89 kit; bezel diam = 12". $30-50

204. C.1865, Seth Thomas "Acorn", chisel top/bottom, 30 hour T/S/Alarm cottage clock, as-found; note there are chips in the veneer, the tablet is clear with an old magazine print; and hands are Waterbury; still an unusual model worth cleaning up; ht 14" $90-120

205. C.1900, Seth Thomas "New York" pressed oak gingerbread, as-found. The case was stripped some time ago and never properly refinished. The dial is dark from oil, and the tablet is a replacement. 8 day T/S/Alarm; movement ticks +strikes, but is dirty; ht 23" $150-200

206. C.1910, Waterbury pressed oak gingerbread with hasty restorations; case refinished too dark, dial re-papered and hands new and too long; movement OK; tablet is clear; can be cleaned up; ht 22" $60-90

207. C.1915, Seth Thomas "Adamantine", similar to "Baso", mahogany finish case with good 8-day T/S "ding-dong" strike on 2 rods. Minor corner scrapes but overall a good clock that will clean up nicely; ht 9.5" $90-120

208. C.1920, Seth Thomas "Tambour No. 4" in restored condition. Someone stripped the case and hasn't put a proper finish on, plus one small bubble in the veneer. Otherwise a sound and original clock in very good order; ht 7.5" $75-100

209. C.1910, Waterbury "INO", Ladies Boudoir clock, gilded spelter with a panel showing a small boy playing with a winged cherub. Note the butterfly boy's head has been knocked off and glued on and will need additional attention; cute clock; ht 11" $100-125

210. C.1890, Seth Thomas "Greek", solid walnut parlor clock, as-found. Note the top is new and finial incorrect; dial repainted, old ST pendulum is not correct and a mouse chewed the inside of the case (shows when you open door) Still runs & strikes & can be improved; height 24" $150-200

211. C.1910, International Time Recorder, as-found. Someone adapted a Waterbury pendulum that works OK. The "drive shaft" from the time mov't to the date/time/punch mechanism is missing, as is the stamped steel dust cover for lower mech. Ht 36" $200-300

212. C.1900, German, Shelf Cuckoo, as-found; case lacks top, front and side trim and has no pend. However the heavy brass movement is an 8-day and has a large fusee for the strike train; worth restoring; height 17" $350-450

213. C.1900, Case Only, Waterbury "Parlor #91", with sash, bezel and porcelain dial. Color = brownish red. Condition = perfect. No dust cover; 10.5" $60-90

214. C.1870, Anglo-American school clock with carved lower section and a framed mirror to show off the barrel pendulum. Note the bottom 3" addition is recent and crudely done (but looks great from a distance); also minor veneer chips; ht 29" $175-225

215. C.1900, Seth Thomas, "Adamantine". Note the movement has been changed to another ST type #44 variant with F/S adjust at top instead of center; extra holes in case; needs better rear cover; restorable; ht 12" $90-120

216. C.1850, Chauncey Jerome, 30 hour OG, as-found. this clock case needs a new bottom & has a chunk out in the rear where someone hung it. Has old dial C.1870, but not original to this clock. Still retains decent veneer and about 85% label and will make into a decent clock; height 26" $90-120

217. C.1875, Jerome & Co., (div. New Haven) 8-day cottage as found. This clock needs attention, as the dial is flaked, there are a couple of veneer chips in the door & case needs refinish. However it is a decent original piece; ht 13" $75-100

218. C.1950, Detex, 53 Park Pl., NY, portable watchman's clock, the "Patrol" model, complete with leather cover and carry strap. Ticks but lacks watchman's key. diam = 5.5" $50-70

219. C.1955, Detex, NY, Portable watchman's clock, the "Guardsman", with leather case & carry strap, but without odd shaped watchman's key. Note Detex is still in business in New Braunfels, TX; Ht 6" $50-70

220. C.1950, Belgian, "Heirman" Pigeon Timer. Certainly a very sophisticated instrument with slots for 14 pigeon tags and a self advancing roll to record the time. Needs service, but movement ticks OK. Would do well in Taiwan, as they race pigeons quite seriously; dim= 5 x 5 x 7" $125-175

221. C.1900, English Pigeon Timer. Uses round graph paper to record times (no paper with unit). Built solidly to withstand field use; does not tick; with a wooden carry box; height 8' $125-175

222. C.1870, Waterbury Clock Co., cast spelter front shelf clock, as-found. Note this had an Indian on top which is broken off & missing completely; strike bell replaced improperly. Has been sprayed gold; does run & strike; height 12" $60-90

223. C.1900, New Haven, mini black iron clock, with round #750 rack & snail 8-day movement. The case has been refinished with black spray paint & has some runs. Mov't clean and running; ht 11.5" $75-100

224. C.1920, Gilbert "Hollywood" wall clock, 8-day with ding-dong strike. Note case was over-painted green and has been stripped back to dark brown poplar. Bev glass is good & clock runs OK; minute hand is incorrect; ht 24" $90-120

225. C.1900, E. Ingraham & Co., mantle clock in the French style with cast trim. Note the poplar case was originally black and has been refinished to med brown & the trim spray painted. Mov't freshly clean & going; 8-day T/S; ht 19" $90-120

226. C.1900, Ansonia "Pompeii", black enameled iron clock, incomplete. Note feet and all lower case trim are missing; movement runs OK; perhaps use to repair a damaged Pompeii; ht 10" $90-120

227. C.1850, Chanucey Jerome (W.S. Conant, NY label), 4-pillar New York style case. This clock has an original Fenn tablet, decent label & mov't, but that's it. Veneer is missing from every surface except the door, and the nice dial (Union Mfg) is from another clock; height 26" $75-100

228. C.1925, UK, Frivale "All British Clocks", oak cased 8-day mantle clock. The dial has been bent and straightened and reflector ring is bent as well. Still from a few feet it looks good +runs & strikes OK; 8" $25-35

229. C.1955, Electric Time Co., Natick, Mass., large 24" dial electric clock, now with a quartz movement (will need changing). Make into a decent clock for patio or barn area; ht 30" $90-120

230. C.1870, Terry Clock Co., Waterbury, Mini cast iron time and alarm in original ivory color, with green & gold accents. Note virtually all of the accent is worn off & there are chips in the ivory coat; outer bezel missing; runs OK; ht 6" $50-70

231. C.1960, German, double bird in cage, as-is, missing complete bellows & flute assembly. Spring motor is still intact; not for the meek; ht 10" $75-125

232. C.1895, Boston Clock Co., tandem wind marble clock, as-found. The movement is bound up and dial cracked, however the case is near perfect; use for parts or restore; ht 10" $75-100

233. C.1870, French, incomplete Morbier mov't: all wheels are present & anchor 'scape is fine. Strikes on a gong behind the mov't. Lacks dial, hands, pendulum and weights; +needs pend keystone; potential;ht 17" $75-125

234. C.1989, Korean, reproduction of a Mosaic figure 8 wall clock. This clock is as-new, ticks and strikes fine. About a $90 wholesale item; ht 22" $30-50

235. C.1900, New Haven "Tyndall" enameled iron clock with original smoked finish. Note crystal is missing and hour hand is broken off. See LY, #880. 13" $60-90

236. C.1900, Heavy, clear, laboratory bell jar; could be used as a dome or dust cover: 5.75" x 14" $15-25

237. C.1900, Ansonia "La France", as-found, less dial, hands and top trim. Movement is complete & sound; iron case rusty; height 11" $15-25

238. C.1900, New Haven, Parts: a former spelter novelty clock (with nice floral 2.5" dial), broken off from its base and now mounted on part of a walnut table leg; movement ticks; total ht 12" $25-50

239. C.1910, German for the US market, blue & white kitchen clock with 8-day pend movement. Plate sig: Newark Clock Co., Newark, NJ; sound ; ht 9" $40-60

240. C.1910, German, blue and white plate clock. Note plate has been dropped and the several pieces glued together; no pieces missing; mov't OK; ht 10" $15-30

241. C.1910, German, blue & white tile clock with Dutch windmill motif; 8-day pend mov't dirty but ticks; ht 11" $40-60

242. C.1910, Miller Clock Co., USA, an 8-day, all American blue +white (with brown & yellow flowers) plate clock, with Ingraham 8-day mov't; ht 8.5" $40-60

243. C.1930, 110v. Electric Novelty with spinning wind-mill at 10. Note the Dutch scene is partly rubbed off from cleaning; but still cute and runs; ht 10" $20-30

244. C.1930, Advance Time Recording, NY, 110v time punch clock, as-found; note glass is broken and motor hums but does not turn. For parts; ht 42" $75-100

245. A box lot of 30+ mixed alarm clocks, Big and Little Ben, couple of Seth T, + electrics. $15-25 all

245-a. C.1915, Westclox, LaSalle, Ill, "Big Ben", as-found, still ticks & alarms, but clock sat in the sun and the dial is very faded; ht 6.5" $10-20

245-b. C.1920, Lux novelty, bird nods as clock ticks. In good original condition, running; ht 7" $30-40

246. A box lot of 34 auction catalogs, mostly watches, but some rare European clocks from Peter Kegelmann of Frankfurt and Peter Ineichen of Zurich covering 10 years from 1983--1993; some good photos! $30-50 all

247. A box lot of 20 auction catalogs, clocks and watches, from Sotheby's, Christies and Antiquorum, 1990-95; many with prices realized. $30-50 all

248. A box lot of 16 clock & watch related books, foremost include: Ye Sundial Book, Henslow, 1914; The History of Clocks & Watches, Bruton, 2nd Ed, 1982; Standard Antique Clock Price Guide, Wescot, 1977; The Lure of the Lock, 1928 (includes time-locks), and 12 other repair guides and catalogs, mostly watch related; $50-75 all

249. A lot of 8 books: 1> Dutch Antique Clocks, Sellink, 1973; 2> Clocks & Watches of the British Museum, TAT 1983; 3> Clocks, Simon Fleet, 1982; 4> Collector's Guide to Clocks, Roberts, 1992; 5>The Warner Collector's Guide to American Clocks, Schroeder, 1981; 6> The Lure of the Clock, Hering, 1963, 7> Watch & Clock Encyclopedia, De Carle, 1977; & 8> Americana Clocks for the Collector, Tyler. $50-75

250. A lot of 9 books covering clock and wtch repair, highlights include: The Best of J. E. Coleman, clockmaker, O. Hagens, editor, 1979 (the best available), and 7 other assorted by Kelly, de Carle, Gazely and one WWII manual covering technical maintenance of watches (Hamilton & Waltham) $40-60

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