38.           $750

“Chauncey Jerome, New Haven, Ct.”, ca 1840’s. There are very few full ripple front steeple clocks around, especially in near perfect condition. This clock is clean inside and outside, has had no repairs or alterations but I would assume the dial was repainted at some time. There is a turn latch on the door and a complete paper label inside. This mahogany rippled case is 20” tall. The large Gothic case is clean and polished and is like fine furniture. Everything is original including the very nice dial and hands, and the 30-hour signed brass movement. The original tablet is a scene that is called, “Pirates Church Scene”. An identical clock and movement are pictured in the book, “From Rags To Riches, To Rags: the Story Of Chauncey Jerome”, by Chris Bailey, Bulletin Supplement #15, Spring 1986. $1500-$2000.

Interior

39.           $1200

“Wm. L. Gilbert Clock Co. Winsted, Conn. U.S.A.”, hanging calendar clock, “Lenox”, ca 1901.This model has the T.W.R. McCabe calendar clock mechanism. Directions for the calendar operations are on the back of the door. The calendar is not perpetual and consists of three discs. The 8-day movement has a lift arm that changes the day of the week and date. The month is moved manually. The oak case has been cleaned and polished, now resembling the color of walnut more than oak. It is 35 ½ inches tall and is complete and has all original parts. The dial, hands, pendulum, gong, and glasses are all original. I spent considerable time researching this clock and found that I had never sold one, nor had any of the big northeast auction houses, and was not shown in the Price Guide website as one being sold anywhere. I did not find where one had sold on EBay so I am guessing this is a very rare model. Ly-Gilbert #167 and page 82. $1250-$1500.

Interior      Label

37.           $400

LeCoultre Atmospheric clock commonly referred to as an Atmos clock. The serial number on this one is, 309985. It is a fairly early Atmos, made about 1968. Most we get were made in the 1970’s. This early model has a door in front that lifts out to access the dial. The movement release lever is below the door. The movement is running strong, clean throughout, and has no tarnish that we normally see on the Atmos brass cases. It is about 9 ½ inches high and 8 ½ inches wide. On the X rated show “Pawn Stars” last night they bought an Atmos clock not as nice as this one for $1100. Maybe I should take this one to Las Vegas. $500-$750.

40.           $1000

Waterbury Clock Company “Calendar No. 32”, ca 1891. Unusual oak case is 38” high, spindles top and bottom, etched designs, and applied wood ornaments all over. I have not seen this model before and I researched auction all over the country and could not fine one sale. I assume it must be a rare model. The finish is very nice, perhaps rubbed a little or polished occasionally for there is very little build up of smoke, etc. This clock hung in a jeweler’s shop for eons and his advertising is still there, “C. L. Birchard, Jeweler, Cambridgeboro, PA.” The glass and dials appear to be original. The top ornament was replaced. They did a decent job of copying from a picture but it is not identical to those pictured in books. In the bottom is a signed porcelain beat scale, correct pendulum bob and dial rings. All hands are right, and there are labels everywhere on the back of the case. The movement is 8-day, time and strike, and all parts are functioning properly. Ly-Waterbury, page 111. The clock has always had a high book value, $2500 and more, probably because it is so rare. $1250-$1500.

41.           $450

Ansonia Clock Co. “Monarch”, ca 1880. This is one of their high-end mantel clocks, has a wood urn on top, a drawer in the base, it is doubled on the sides meaning two ornaments in duplicate on each side, a Minerva bust on top, and some intricately carved pieces all over. The 24.5” case is made of black walnut and has bronze ornaments and a French sash. This clock has the original clean finish, and has darkened over time. The case has the original dial, fancy bezel, a special two-barrel pendulum, and a signed 8-day movement with the alarm movement in the bottom. The 8-day running movement and the alarm movement strike the same nickel bell. About half of the label is on the back.        Ly-Ansonia #1780. $500-$750.