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March 20, 2010 - Antique Estate Auction
Fontaine's Antique Auction Gallery
1485 West Housatonic Street
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Upcoming Antique Auctions At Fontaine's:

March 20, 2010 - Antique Estate Auction (At Fontaine's Pittsfield MA) This will be a large auction feature over 700 lots of antiques and accessories mostly from local estates to include Early American, Victorian, Period Empire, Turn of Century Oak, Arts & Crafts, Antique Wicker & Custom Mahogany Furniture, Clocks, Antique Lighting incl. Table Lamps, Domes & Chandeliers, Sterling Silver, Porcelains, Pottery, Artglass, Cut Glass, Tiffany Pieces, Music Boxes, Oriental Rugs, Bronzes, Paintings, Plus hundreds of related accessories.

March 21, 2010 - EVENT - Is your Tiffany Lamp Authentic? Fontaine’s will hold a special seminar on the Lamps of Tiffany, with special guest speaker nationally renowned Tiffany Lamp expert Paul Crist. Bring your Tiffany, Handel, Pairpoint, Duffner & Kimberly Lamps for a free authentication. A special certificate of authenticity can also be acquired. (At Fontaine's, Pittsfield MA) - Please call for an appointment and seating: 413-448-8922

May 22, 2010 - Cataloged Antique Furniture, Lighting, Mission, Antique Clock and Watch Auction (At Fontaine's, Pittsfield MA) - Consignments Wanted

Antique Consignments Wanted For Fontaine's Spring & Summer Auctions

We are looking for antique consignments to our Spring and Summer Antique Auctions - We also buy Antiques and entire estates outright - call today - 413-448-8922 and speak to John Fontaine.

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We are looking for high-quality items or collections for our upcoming catalogs. We are looking to buy or for consignment, the following and offering 0% Commission.

Clocks & Watches Lighting (Tiffany, Duffner & Kimberly, Handel, Pairpoint, etc.) Victorian, Carved Oak, American and Mahogany Furniture, Fine Art & Paintings Arts & Crafts, Mission, Antique and Rare Firearms, swords & weapons, armor and uniforms.

In the above photos, 2 lots from our upcoming auction. 10 pieces attributed to R J Horner dining Room Set and a George A. Jones Astronomical Regulator Clock in a Herter Brothers case. H 10’3", W 67", D 19"

E. Howard Clocks and November Press Release

Lots 1-23 Lots 24-48 Lots 49-71 Lots 72-94 Lots 95-119 Lots 120-141 Lots 142-165 Lots 166-187 Lots 188-210 Lots 211-231 Lots 232-250 Lots 251-270 Lots 271-275

Lot 166		LARGE CHELSEA SHIP CLOCK. Chelsea 8 day time and strike brass mantle ships clock. This clock has an 8 inch silvered dial with raised gold Arabic numerals. The base is brass and wood and is 14 by 6 inches. The clock has a hinged bezel and is in immaculate condition. 14"W x 12.5"H x 6"D. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. View details and photo
Lot 167		PINWHEEL JEWELERS REGULATOR CLOCK. Has a quality 1 month weight driven movement with lyre pendulum and an engine turned bezel with sweep second hand, pristine enameled montgomery style dial. Has a gridiron compensating pendulum with enamel adjustment indicator. Empire style mahogany case has a beautiful refinish. 25.5"W x 95"H x 13"D. Estimate $6,000 - 8,000. View details and photo
Lot 168		GIMBALED SHIPS STICK BAROMETER BY WILLIAMS. Features a clean rosewood case with a gimbaled support. Has a thermometer in the throat. The dial of the barometer is signed W.R. Williams, Newport. Circa 1850, UK. 3.5"W x 36"H. Estimate $3,000 - 5,000. View details and photo
Lot 169		ENGLISH CARVED WALNUT STICK BAROMETER. Features a figured mahogany veneered case with a thermometer in the throat. The dial of the mercury barometer is signed T. & H. Doublet, 4 City Rd., London. Circa 1850, UK. 6"W x 41"H x 3"D. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. View details and photo
Lot 170		3 PC. FIREMAN CLOCK SET. An unusual patinated spelter 3 piece clock set of fireman on duty. The clock depicts a fireman helping a wounded comrad on the shingled roof of a building. The matching figures are of a fireman with a hose and the other is saving a baby. Figure signed X. Raphaiel. movement is time only and is unsigned. Porcelain dial has a line at the numeral 4. 11"W x 30"H x 11"D. Estimate $3,500 - 5,000. View details and photo
Lot 171		SETH THOMAS REGULATOR #2. Seth Thomas 8 day time only model #2 in oak refinished case with refinished dial, typical movement that is signed 77b. Has a black pendulum stick, polished brass bob, typical #2 Seth Thomas hands. and brass weight for the #2. A very clean oak case. 16"W x 36"H x 5.5"D. Estimate $800 - 1,200. View details and photo
Lot 172		E. HOWARD & CO. #5 "LIMITED ISSUE" BANJO CLOCK. Movement is marked E. Howard & Co, Boston #5, serial #25 also numbered 277. Glass, case and hands are original and are in good condition. Dial has staining. 11"W x 29"H x 4"D. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. View details and photo
Lot 173		40" WALTHAM WEIGHT DRIVEN BANJO CLOCK. Time only weight driven movement, signed Waltham on the dial. Bottom reverse painted tablet of farm scene is good. The original reverse painted throat glass has loss of the white background paint. 10.5"W x 40"H x 4"D. Estimate $1,500 - 2,500. View details and photo
Lot 174		E. HOWARD & CO. #4 LIGHTHOUSE BANJO CLOCK. This clock has a repainted dial that is signed E. Howard & Co. Boston. The typical weight driven movement is also signed E. Howard & Co. Boston. Original Howard stick, brass damaskeened pendulum & weight signed with the #4. The lower door glass is cracked and is signed U.S. Light House Establishment. The throat glass appears to be original and is in good condition. 13.5"W x 32"H x 4"D. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. View details and photo
Lot 175		E. HOWARD & CO. #70 WEIGHT DRIVEN WALL CLOCK. Painted dial has 3 areas of touchup, E. Howard & Co. Boston signature is good. The movement has steal plates marked #70. as is the weight. The pendulum bob is nicely damaskeened and has not been buffed. Lower glass is in good condition. The case is in good original condition with very few minor imperfections. 15.5"W x 31"H x 5"D. Estimate $1,750 - 2,250. View details and photo
Lot 176		SESSION WEIGHT DRIVEN REGULATOR #6. This clock is missing its top trimming. The dial is stained. Two brass weights that have been dropped in the past as they are dented, marked, etc. The hands are correct for the clock but are also stained. The clock has a wood stick and a brass bob with rating and rating nut. The brass bob has numerous dings and dents. Circa 1912. 20"W x 60"H x 7.5"D. Estimate $800 - 1,200. View details and photo
Lot 177		BATTERY OPERATED CARVED MANTLE CLOCK. Features a figural carved oak case w/ 2 men at the feet of a large open mouth lion standing on a scrolled rococo base. French battery operated movement. The dial is signed Bulle-Clock, Brevete S.G.D.G., has its original pendulum. The case is in good condition with original finish. The battery is not present. 16"W x 26"H x 9.5"D. Estimate $1,500 - 2,500. View details and photo
Lot 178		EGYPTIAN REVIVAL TIFFANY & CO. MARBLE CLOCK SET. Gold incised black marble case with rouge marble inlaid panels and matching inlaid 2 color dial. The movement is signed Tiffany & Co, Ny. Open mouth lion head handles decorate the sides. The matching marble and bronze urns are mounted w/ figural sphinx handles. Circa 1890. Excellent condition. 13.5"W x 14.5"H x 7"D. Estimate $1,200 - 1,500. View details and photo
Lot 179		T. GATH - ENGLISH BAROMETER / THERMOMETER. Features a nice mahogany veneered case with a thermometer in the throat. The dial of the barometer is signed, T. Gath - Small Jr. Bristol. 5"W x 36"H. Estimate $800 - 1,200. View details and photo
Lot 180		GUSTAV BECKER 2 WT. VIENNA REGULATOR CLOCK. The walnut case features a drapery carved crest w/ 3 finials at the top, carved and fluted columns and drop finials w/ carving at the base. The single Anvil movement is signed Gustav Becker w/ a porcelain face. Good original finish and condition. 16.5"W x 50"H x 7.5"D. Estimate $700 - 900. View details and photo
Lot 181		3 PIECE AVIATION AERONAUTICAL MANTLE CLOCK SET. Rare French 3 piece "Aviation Aeronautical" mantle clock set. The whimsical fantasy clock signed Ch. Ruchot, shows an airplane, birds, and a winged woman in various examples of flight. It is spelter with a nice bronze patinated finish. The ribbon plaque at the base reads "Sciences Novellas". The plaque on the front reads "L' Aviation - par Ch. Ruchot". The clock has a porcelain face and the single bell time & strike movement is unsigned. The side pieces are highly decorated hot air balloons. All pieces are matching and are on green marble bases. Circa 1915. 14"W x 27"H x 11"D. Estimate $4,000 - 6,000. View details and photo
Lot 182		ANSONIA "ROYAL BONN" PORCELAIN CLOCK. The case, signed Royal Bonn, is painted green w/ white and pink azalea's and is molded w/ a lions head crest and sea shell at the base. It has an overall green background w/ gilt highlights. The movement is signed Ansonia and has a Brocot pallet escapement. It has a half hour single gong strike. Overall good condition, no chips, cracks or repairs to the case. 9.5"W x 14.5"H x 5.5"D. Estimate $450 - 650. View details and photo
Lot 183		ALABASTER AND RHINESTONE LYRE MANTLE CLOCK. Signed A. D. Moudin, France. It has extensive bronze mountings and a decorated porcelain face. The rhinestones are all present and in good condition. The lyre arms have been broken and repaired and the frosted glass on the rear door is cracked. 18.5"W x 23.5"H x 5"D. Estimate $1,800 - 2,200. View details and photo
Lot 184		CATHEDRAL AUTOMATON ROOT CLOCK. German 8 day time and strike cathedral mantle clock with bell tower in automaton. It is a mantle clock that has an early brass German lyre style movement, when the clock strikes the half hour or the hour the door opens and a monk is seen striking a bell in a tower. The clock has a bim-bam striking system on two bells for every hour or one bell on the half hour. 14"W x 29"H x 10"D. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. View details and photo
Lot 185		INGRAHAM IONIC FIGURE 8 DOUBLE DIAL WALL CALENDAR. 8 Day time only movement with B.B. Lewis Patent calendar in the lower door. This clock has a good inner label on the back inside on the case. The dial is original with imperfections, it is a paper dial that does appear to be original. The lower calendar B.B Louis dial has imperfections and brown staining. The doors on this clock are rosewood grain painted but the main frame of the clock is rosewood veneer. Case is refinished in good condition. 16.5"W x 29.5"H x 6"D. Estimate $600 - 800. View details and photo
Lot 186		WELCH CLOCK. This is an E.N. Welch 30 day wall regulator. This clock has a brass time only movement. It has an original dial with damage and repair by the center hole and also by the time winding arbor. The clock has a gilt wood stick and a coppered colored smooth pendulum bob, typical hands in the Maltese style. The case appears to be refinished but in overall good condition and the lower finial is replaced. 14"W x 39"H x 5"D. Estimate $600 - 800. View details and photo
Lot 187		NEW HAVEN OFFICE #1 WEIGHT DRIVEN CLOCK. Mahogany case with 8 day time only with seconds bit. The 12"dial is signed New Haven and has cracks and crazing. The brass movement has maintaining power. Wood stick & brass pendulum bob which is stained and has surface imperfections. The hands are original blued spade hands in good condition. Weight is missing. 18"W x 42"H x 6"D. Estimate $800 - 1,200. View details and photo