71.           $800

Ansonia Clock Co. “Cabinet Antique”, ca 1894. They do not get any nicer than this one, for it is a pristine example. It has been on the mantel for many years alongside the Ansonia Cabinet No. 1, No. 72 below, and both are pictured on page 241-242 of Tran Duy Ly’s Ansonia Clock book published in 1998. The polished mahogany case is 20” high, and covered with a massive amount of brass trimmings from the top to the bottom. On the back is a large wood door with knob and latch. The Ansonia 8-day movement is signed, was recently serviced, is running briskly and striking hours and half hours on a gong. It has a correct pendulum bob and winding key. This model booked for $3000 in 1998. We have sold very few of this rare model over the years, but they always sold to selective collectors for unusual amounts. This being by far the most original and pristine Cabinet Antique I have seen, it should also inspire some brisk bidding. Ly-Ansonia, pages 241-242. $1000-$1500.

72.           $800

Ansonia Clock Co. “Cabinet Antique No. 1”, ca 1894. Like #71, this wonderful example is near pristine, and matching it in quality. It is more rare than #71, and always fetches a higher price, hence the starting minimum bid. It is also the identical clock pictured in Ly-Ansonia, page 241-242, and the two clocks have been in the same collection for a great many years. Hopefully the same collector will buy both and keep them together. The case is a very unusual oak quarter sawn grain, stands almost 19” high, and has antique brass trimmings all over the case, top to bottom. These earlier models had cartouche numerals on the dial. The movement is like #71, 8-day, time and striking on a gong. It was recently serviced and should give another one hundred years of great satisfaction to the lucky winner. Ly-Ansonia, pages 241-242. $1200-$1750.

70.           $300

E. Ingraham Clock Co. “Admiral Dewey” one of their commemorative clocks, ca 1899. Bust of Admiral Dewey and other shipboard objects were pressed into the oak case. It is 23” high, complete and original including the glass, dial, and pendulum. The smoke on the case was cleaned off but there are places deep in the grooves where black remains, note the base and the door. The hands, signed gong base, coil gong, dial rings, etc. all appear to be original. The movement is 8-day, running and striking properly. Ly-Ingraham, page 305. $300-$500.

67.           $400

Lenzkirch bracket clock with brass decorations, ca 1890. Signed, solid plate 8-day brass movement, inscribed with serial number 779,806. Company records show that serial number recorded in 1880. The movement strikes on quarter hours, and hours, on two large coil gongs. The brass dial plate has cupids on the corners, silver dial ring, and mottled brass inner dial. Numerals and other designs are etched and black filled. The pair of hands are original. Square brass sash with a beveled glass is hinged and has a door knob. Fancy walnut case is 23” tall, three brass figures on the front, many applied wood and brass ornaments, various moldings and a rounded top. Turned finials on the corners and brass finial in the center. Hinged back door is same size as on the front, brass mesh and cloth covering. Inside are the correct brass bob and winding key. Similar clocks with same movements, dials, and decorations, can be viewed in the book, “Lenzkirch Clocks / The Unsigned Story”, by George A. Everett. $500-$750.

68.           $300

Waterbury Clock Co. crystal regulator. Dial and movement signed, “Waterbury Clock Co., U.S.A.”. The brass and wood case is 11 ½ inches high. All brass except for a piece of wood trim around the top ands the base. There are four perfect beveled glasses with brass columns on the sides. The curved designs of the wood top and base along with the columns give the appearance that the clock has rounded glasses. Two-piece porcelain dial, original hands, and open escapement. Hinged front and back doors with knobs. Round 8-day movement is running and striking a hanging gong on half hours and hours. I do not know the age of this clock. It is close to perfect. $300-$500.