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March 20, 2010 - Antique Estate Auction
Fontaine's Antique Auction Gallery
1485 West Housatonic Street
Pittsfield MA 01201

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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 251		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. View details and photo
Lot 252		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. View details and photo
Lot 253		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. View details and photo
Lot 254		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. View details and photo
Lot 255		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. View details and photo
Lot 256		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. View details and photo
Lot 257		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. View details and photo
Lot 258		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. View details and photo
Lot 259		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. View details and photo
Lot 260		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. View details and photo
Lot 261		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. View details and photo
Lot 262		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. View details and photo
Lot 263		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. View details and photo
Lot 264		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. View details and photo
Lot 265		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. View details and photo
Lot 266		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. View details and photo
Lot 267		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. View details and photo
Lot 268		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. View details and photo
Lot 269		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. View details and photo
Lot 270		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. View details and photo