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Lot 251 |
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J. C.
BROWN MANTLE
CLOCK.
Features an
ebonized and
stenciled
case with
mother of
pearl inlay.
The lower
door shows a
reverse
painted
portrait of
J.C. Brown
manufacturer.
The 8 day
spring
driven
movement is
signed
Forestville
Mfg. Co. and
has a single
gong strike.
The tin dial
shows some
paint
chipping.
Case shows a
seam down
the center,
and an
alligatored
finish with
minor inlay
loss. Signed
also with a
paper label.
13"W x 19"H
x 3"D.
Estimate
$800 -
1,200.
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Lot 252 |
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E. HOWARD
& CO. #70
WEIGHT
DRIVEN
REGULATOR.
Brass
movement and
weight are
signed #70.
Dial and
lower
reverse
painted
glasses are
original
with minor
chips and
flaking.
Case is in
good
condition.
Hands are
original and
in good
condition.
15.5"W x
31"H x 5"D.
Estimate
$2,000 -
3,000.
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Lot 253 |
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2 WEIGHT
VIENNA
REGULATOR
CLOCK.
The walnut
case
features a
carved
crest,
fluted
columns and
drop finials
at the base.
The movement
has a single
gong and is
unsigned.
The
porcelain
face is
signed
"Ludwig
Planker".
Good
original
condition.
One of the
weight
pullys needs
to be
reattached.
Door glass
secured with
glazing.
16"W x 47"H
x 8"D.
Estimate
$700 - 900.
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Lot 254 |
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UK
CHAMPION
REGULATOR.
Rosewood
veneered
case with
mother of
pearl inlay.
Eight day
time &
strike
movement.
Original
bottom
"Champion
Regulator"
tabletis in
good
condition.
Case
refinished
w/ veneer
intact.
16.5"W x
28"H x 5"D.
Estimate
$800 -
1,200.
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Lot 255 |
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BRONZE
MANTLE CLOCK
WITH MAIDEN
BUSTS.
The ornate
bronze case
features a
large urn
finial on
top with
maidens head
side mounts
and 5
decorative
scrolled
feet. Has a
half hour
time and
bell strike
movement and
a porcelain
dial. 14"W x
24"H x 13"D.
Estimate
$600 - 800.
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Lot 256 |
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CARVED
COLUMN &
SPLAT SHELF
CLOCK.
Chauncy
Boardman 30
hour wood
works weight
driven
carved shelf
clock. This
clock has
carved feet,
carved
columns, a
carved splat
with an
eagle, and
smooth
plinths.
This clock
has a
Chauncy
Boardman and
Joseph A.
Wells period
label and a
typical wood
works 30
hour
movement
with period
weights, one
of the
weights is
not correct
for the
clock. The
hands are
typical open
diamond and
are original
to the
clock. The
clock has a
replaced
pendulum
bob. Also
the reverse
painted
bottom
tablet is
new. The
clock case
is
refinished
but
otherwise in
good
condition.
The solid
wood dial
has paint
restoration,
chips,
flaking, and
cracking.
17"W x
35.5"H x
6"D.
Estimate
$400 - 600.
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Lot 257 |
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SETH
THOMAS #2
WEIGHT
DRIVEN
CLOCK.
8 day time
only
movement
with
maintaining
power. The
clock has
good
pendulum
stick and
bob, some
faint
surface
specks on
the bob.
Case is in
good
condition.
The dial has
some light
flaking and
is over
sprayed with
lacquer.
Good hands,
replaced
dial screws.
16"W x 36"H
x 5.5"D.
Estimate
$800 -
1,200.
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Lot 258 |
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E. HOWARD
& CO.
GALLERY
CLOCK, FRONT
ONLY.
Gilded
gallery
clock front
only (no
movement)
with eagle
pediment.
Beaded
drapery
rover floral
tiebacks.
Face signed
E. Howard &
Co. Boston.
Given by Mr
& Mrs. D.W.
Ensign.
Original
gilded
surface.
23"W x 26"H
x 4"D.
Estimate
$500 - 700.
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Lot 259 |
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JAPPY
FRERES
MANTLE CLOCK
WITH BUST.
Decorative
spelter
mantle clock
with figure
of a female
bust on a
pedistal,
floral
garland and
filigree
decorations.
The movement
is signed
Jappy Freres.
The face,
signed John
Stevenson's
& Co., has
applied
porcelain
numerals.
Losses to
garlands at
left. 13"W x
17"H x 6"D.
Estimate
$500 - 700.
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Lot 260 |
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SETH
THOMAS #2
KEYHOLE
REGULATOR
CLOCK.
Weight
driven
movement
with
maintaining
power. Dial
has a number
of small
nicks,
chips, and
scratches
and is
original to
the clock.
The clock
has a good
pendulum
stick and
bob. The
brass
movement is
marked 77a.
The case has
no extra
dial holes.
The hands
were blued
and one time
and now are
stained with
light
surface
rust. 16"W x
35.5"H x
6"D.
Estimate
$800 -
1,200.
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Lot 261 |
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E. HOWARD
& CO. "
BICENTENNIAL"
BANJO CLOCK.
1976
bicentennial,
re-issue.
Dial is
signed E.
Howard &
Co., Boston.
Dial does
have
staining.
Movement is
signed E.
Howard & Co.
Boston #95,
and under
that a #3.
Movement is
#25 and is
also marked
1076,
indicating
Oct. 1976.
Glasses and
case are in
good
original
condition.
Hands,
pendulum bob
& weight are
also
original to
the clock.
Overall
condition,
very good.
11"W x 42"H
x 4"D.
Estimate
$1,500 -
2,000.
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Lot 262 |
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DOUBLE
WEIGHT WALL
CLOCK.
Large weight
driven wall
regulator
with 8 day
time and
strike strap
brass
movement.
The clock
strikes on a
cathedral
anvil with
the nickel
cover. It
has a wood
stick,
smooth brass
pendulum bob
and rating.
The pendulum
bob
connection
to the stick
needs to be
repaired.
The rating
is wrong,
the clock
has two
massive
nickel
weights. The
dial has
been
re-papered
and has
black open
diamond hour
and minute
hands that
are
replaced.
17"W x 47"H
x 7.5"D.
Estimate
$600 - 800.
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Lot 263 |
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ANSONIA
FLORAL CHINA
CASE CLOCK.
The case
shows
yellow,
white, and
pink poppy
flowers w/
gilt
highlights
over a pink
and green
background.
The
movement,
signed
Ansonia, is
in good
working
order. The
face is
slightly
brown and
discolored.
Overall good
condition.
No cracks,
chips or
repairs to
the case.
9.5"W x
10.5"H x
4.75"D.
Estimate
$300 - 500.
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Lot 264 |
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FRENCH
EMPIRE
MARBLE
COLUMN
MANTLE
CLOCK.
Features a
figured
marble
arched top
case with
applied gilt
bronze trim
and mounted
center
plaque of a
courting
scene with
cupids. Has
an 8 day
time and
strike
movement on
the bell. A
porcelain
dial with an
engraved
brass bezel.
Missing the
minute hand.
7.5"W x
17.5"H x
5.5"D.
Estimate
$600 - 800.
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Lot 265 |
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FIGURAL
GILT BRONZE
& PORCELAIN
MANTLE
CLOCK.
Features a
figural
robed woman
leaning
against the
clock which
has a lyre
on top of
it. The
bottom hand
painted
porcelain
panel of
cherubs with
garland and
lyre. The
movement and
porcelain
face are
unsigned.
Bell is
missing.
Dial has a
small chip
on the edge
near the 3.
15"W x
10.5"H x
4.5"D.
Estimate
$800 -
1,200.
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Lot 266 |
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LECOULTRE
ATMOS PERPET.
MOTION
CLOCK.
Swiss Le
Coultre "Atmos"
brass 15
jewel
timepiece.
Polished and
lacquered
brass time
piece made
in
Switzerland.
In very good
clean
original
condition.
8"W x 9.5"H
x 6.5"D.
Estimate
$500 - 700.
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Lot 267 |
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ATKINS
ROSEWOOD 8
DAY MANTLE
CLOCK.
The rosewood
case
features 2
half columns
with a
reverse
painted
panel on the
glass over
the mirror.
Clock has an
8 day time &
strike brass
movement
striking on
a coiled
anvil. A
painted tin
dial which
has some
chipping.
Signed with
a paper
label inside
the case.
12.5"W x
16.5"H x
5"D.
Estimate
$200 - 400.
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Lot 268 |
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FIGURAL
SILVER
PLATED
CLOCK.
Clock
features 2
cherubs with
dolphins and
grapes.
Decorated
enameled
dial. Very
good
condition,
minor wear
to
silvering.
6"W x 14"H x
5"D.
Estimate
$200 - 300.
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Lot 269 |
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ITHACA #9
COTTAGE
CALENDAR
CLOCK.
Walnut #9
Ithaca
double dial
calendar
clock. 8 day
movement
with one
hour time
and strike
movement.
Original
paper dials
show minor
staining.
Backboard is
missing.
12"W x 22"H
x 4.5"D.
Estimate
$500 - 600.
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Lot 270 |
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SETH
THOMAS 30
DAY GALLERY
CLOCK.
Seth Thomas
30 day
gallery
clock time
only. Case
has minor
imperfections,
cracks and
some paint
touchup.
Original
hands,
missing
lower access
door to
attach
pendulum.
23"W x
5.5"D.
Estimate
$600 - 900.
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and photo
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