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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"
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Howard Clocks and November Press
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Lot 232 |
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THOMPSON OAK
ANEROID WALL
STICK BAROMETER.
Features a
carved oak case
with columns on
either side of
the thermometer.
The porcelain
dial of the
barometer is
signed J.
Thompson & Co.,
63 Lord St.
Liverpool. Circa
1875, UK. 15.5"W
x 41"H x 3.5"D.
Estimate
$1,200 - 1,500.
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photo
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Lot 233 |
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FRENCH EMPIRE
SILK THREAD
FIGURAL MANTLE
CLOCK.
Clock features
dark patinated
bronze horse on
top, extensive
dore bronze
rococo ormolu
trim to base and
feet, silk
thread
suspension. Very
good condition.
12"W x 18"H x
5"D.
Estimate
$2,000 - 3,000.
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photo
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Lot 234 |
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WALTHAM
WEIGHT DRIVEN
WALL REGULATOR
CLOCK.
8 Day time only
brass movement
with maintaining
power and Geneva
stop (half of
the Geneva stop
is missing). The
movement is
signed Waltham
Clock Company
USA model #1333.
The dial is
original and in
good condition.
The clock has a
wood stick and
brass pendulum
bob with design.
The weight
travels down the
side of the case
and is
compounded. The
weight is a
typical brass
Seth Thomas #2
style weight.
19"W x 42"H x
7"D.
Estimate
$1,500 - 2,000.
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Lot 235 |
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E. INGRAHAM &
CO. IONIC MINI
CALENDAR.
This is a time
only brass 8 day
movement
original to the
clock with
original dish
style dial. Day
of the week is
on the upper
dial and day of
the month and
month of the
year on the
lower dial. The
lower dial has
imperfections,
cracks and
crazing but
overall good. A
scarce model of
this type of
clock. The
inside lower
case has a nice
interior label
signed E.
Ingraham & Co.
Bristol. 13"W x
21"H x 4"D.
Estimate
$800
- 1,200.
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Lot 236 |
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2 WEIGHT
VIENNA REGULATOR
CLOCK.
Carved walnut
case is in good
original
condition and
features an
ornate crest,
burled panels,
carved and
fluted columns
with drop
finials at the
base. The
movement is
unsigned, it has
a porcelain
dial. Movement
needs cleaning.
One of the
pulleys need to
be reattached.
16"W x 50"H x
7"D.
Estimate
$800
- 1,200.
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Lot 237 |
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2 WT. VIENNA
REGULATOR CLOCK.
Signed Gebr.
Resch 2 weight
Vienna
regulator. The
walnut case
features a
carved crest w/
finials, applied
embossed mounts
with carved and
fluted columns.
The works are
signed Gebr.
Resch. The dial,
weights and
pendulum are
engraved. 17"W x
52"H x 8"D.
Estimate
$700
- 900.
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Lot 238 |
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CHELSEA CLOCK
CO. SHIPS BELL
CLOCK.
A nice simple
form with a
silvered dial on
a wooden
platform base.
Needs cleaning.
10.5"W x 9.5"H x
5.5"D.
Estimate
$500
- 700.
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photo
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Lot 239 |
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SETH THOMAS
#2 WEIGHT DRIVEN
REGULATOR.
The clock has a
good original
dial with some
paint touchup
and minor
chipping but in
overall good
condition.
Typical Seth
Thomas brass
weight, wood
pendulum stick
and brass bob.
Case is golden
oak and the
veneer on the
bezel is good.
The clock has
typical spade
hands, second
bit appears
original and in
good condition.
15.5"W x 36"H x
5.5"D.
Estimate
$800
- 1,200.
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photo
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Lot 240 |
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CHELSEA
COMBINATION
SHIPS CLOCK &
BAROMETER.
The desk set
features a
polished brass
double helm with
half hour strike
ships bell
movement and a
separate
barometer.
Silvered dials.
Very good
working
condition. 16"W
x 8"H x 3.5"D.
Estimate
$600
- 800.
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Lot 241 |
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3 WEIGHT
PETITE SONNERIE
VIENNA REGULATOR
CLOCK.
The walnut case
with burled
panels features
a carved center
crest w/
finials, carved
columns and drop
finials at the
base. The petite
sonnerie
movement has 2
gongs and the
clock has an
enameled face.
Signed A. Futz.
Cleaned original
finish w/ minor
veneer chipping.
17"W x 50.5"H x
8"D.
Estimate
$800
- 1,200.
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Lot 242 |
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ART NUVEAU
WALNUT 3 WEIGHT
GRANDFATHER
CLOCK.
Large and
impressive art
nuveau clock
features a
floral carved
walnut case with
columns,
shelves, a
mirrored gallery
and leaded
beveled glass
waiste door. 8
day 3 weight
driven double
anvil strike
movement. 30"W x
97.5"H x 15.5"D.
Estimate
$3,000 - 5,000.
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Lot 243 |
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WALTHAM
WEIGHT DRIVEN
BANJO CLOCK.
Brass movement
signed Waltham
and #7005. Clock
is complete with
Geneva stops.
Maintains power.
Dial is signed
Waltham & has
flaking and
other
imperfections.
Throat glass has
imperfections &
flaking to the
paint. Lower
door glass is in
good condition.
Typical cast
iron weight.
10"W x 33"H x
4"D.
Estimate
$1,200 - 1,500.
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Lot 244 |
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FRENCH EMPIRE
SILK THREAD GILT
BRONZE MANTLE
CLOCK.
Features a
finely dressed
woman on top
with a bail of
wheat. The
movement is
unsigned, the
face is signed
Heureselk. The 2
color bronze
case is in
overall good
condition with
brilliant
gilding. 10"W x
13.5"H x 4"D.
Estimate
$800
- 1,200.
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Lot 245 |
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3 PC. FIGURAL
CLOCK SET.
The french clock
has a figural
spelter
sculpture is of
a man walking
through brush
and is signed "Bruchon"on
a rouge marble
base with
matching
candleabra. Has
a single gong
half hour strike
movement. One
candleabra is
missing the
center insert.
15"W x 26"H x
9.5"D.
Estimate
$700
- 900.
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photo
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Lot 246 |
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NEW ENGLAND
WEIGHT DRIVEN
KEYHOLE
REGULATOR.
The original
dish dial has
bad
deterioration,
paint lifting,
cracking,
crazing, and
nicks over a
very heavy metal
plate. Typical
brass banjo
style movement,
wire pendulum
rod and brass
bob. Model
replacement
weight. Mahogany
veneer case is
in good
condition.
Unsigned
movement and
dial in the
early New
England form.
Hands are period
black, appear
original and in
good condition.
12.5"W x 30.5"H
x 4.5"D.
Estimate
$1,200 - 1,500.
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Lot 247 |
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ELI TERRY JR.
CARVED COLUMN &
SPLAT MANTLE
CLOCK.
This clock has a
typical 30 hour
wood works
movement and
typical 30 hour
weights. It has
a good label
signed patent
clock invented
by Eli Terry
made and sold at
Terryville
Connecticut by
Eli Terry Jr. &
Co. This clock
has carved paw
feet, carved
half columns,
and carved splat
with pineapple
finials. The
splat has been
broken and
repaired at one
time. The dial
has minor
imperfections
around the
winding holes.
The numerals
have been
enhanced in
places. The
lower glass
tablet has a
picture of
George
Washington, this
is a print, not
a reverse
painting. The
clock is missing
it escutcheon.
The clock has
one improper
hand and one
correct hand.
17"W x 36"H x
5"D.
Estimate
$500
- 750.
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photo
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Lot 248 |
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HOWARD &
DAVIS #4 WEIGHT
DRIVEN BANJO
CLOCK.
The clock has a
refinished case.
The dial has
paint touchup
and the
signature has
been enhanced.
The weight is
marked #5 and is
a replacement to
this clock. The
wood pendulum
stick has many
repairs. The
pendulum bob is
old and has many
dings and
imperfections.
The case is
missing its wood
weight baffle.
The throat glass
and door glasses
have been
repainted.
13.5"W x 32"H x
4"D.
Estimate
$800
- 1,200.
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photo
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Lot 249 |
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WATERBURY
IONIC DOUBLE
DIAL CALENDAR
CLOCK.
8 day time only.
Both dials have
been
professionally
restored and are
clean and neat.
The case is
refinished and
in good
condition. The
lower dial is
signed Waterbury
Clock Company
Patent July 30,
1889. The hands
are maltese
style and in
good condition.
16"W x 29"H x
5"D.
Estimate
$700
- 900.
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Lot 250 |
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EARLY WEIGHT
DRIVEN BANJO
CLOCK.
8 day time only
weight driven
banjo clock with
brass movement.
The case has
restored reverse
painted glasses
in the throat &
lower door. The
clock has period
brass side
armsand a good
brass bezel. The
case chimney has
been replaced
and there is no
finial. The
painted metal
dial has minor
chips, crazing
and flaking.
10"W x 30.5"H x
4"D.
Estimate
$700
- 900.
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photo
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