160. $725
Gubelin, Lucerne, Switzerland, a manufacturer of fine watches
and jewelry since the mid 1800’s, and they also retailed clocks, many made by other Swiss manufacturers. This clock on a shelf is
such a product. The painted wood case is covered with brass, has a key locking glass door in front and a latching door in back. The
dial, movement, pendulum, and case are all signed by Gubelin. The clock is 18 inches but on the shelf both are 25 inches high. The
dial is comprised of large porcelain cartouche numerals, porcelain inner dial, and original hands. Interesting that the pendulum is
also signed by Gubelin. The clock is running and striking on a bell. $750-$1000.
161. $775
Ansonia Clock Co. hanging clock, “Niobe”, ca 1904. This is a
very nice original clock. True, the case has been rubbed/polished, not refinished in the sense a harsh stripper cleaner was used.
As I keep repeating, very few clocks are “refinished” anymore. Rubbing with a mild polish removes the darkest of the smoke and pollutants.
This oak case is 45” tall, of course the old chains with large wood acorns on the ends fall much lower. Barley twist brass weights
and the cast brass pendulum bob are original. The clock is complete, has had no evident repairs, and we believe everything on and
in the clock came from the factory. The 8-day movement is signed, strikes a cathedral gong hours and half hours. It has a heavy metal
silver dial, raised numerals and minute marks, correct hands, and a cast inner dial. Brass ornaments all over the case, all intact
and all original. This model usually sells at the big clock auctions between $4000 and $5000. Ly-Ansonia #577. $1000-$1500.
159. $1200
E. Howard & Co., Boston, “Regulator No. 10” also known as
a “figure 8”. This clock is a more recent model and is in “like new” condition. The clock is walnut and is 34” high. I removed the
dial for the picture and noticed the dial was painted by the “Dial House” in the 1990’s I believe. The 8-day movement is weight driven
and signed, “E. Howard & Co. Boston”. The case has the proper door latch and pendulum. The reproduction No. 10 Howards has
generally been selling around $2500. Originals have been selling in the $15,000 range so that is why the good copies are bringing
good money also. I do not know who made this clock. There are no numbers or dates to indicate who or when it was made other than the
dial being painted. $1250-$1500.
162. $500
Waterbury Clock Co. “Regulator No. 3”, ca 1891. The nice oak
case is 46” high, has been lightly cleaned and polished, including the brass accessories and movement. The finish is original and
has crazing or smoke in the grooves. The four finials and other wood pieces are all original. The old dial is signed, no chips, and
original but is stained. Everything else looks to be original or at least what you would expect to see with this model clock including
the hands, brass pendulum bob, wood stick, and pair of brass weights, pulleys in the top of the case, beat scale, and parts of an
illegible black label in the bottom of the case. The large door glass is old, and I would doubt is original to this case. Behind the
dial is a signed, 8-day, time only two weight movement that is clean and running properly. Not as slick and nice as some of the other
Waterbury Regulators we are offering, but only needs some cleaning and polishing. Ly-Waterbury #555-A. $600-$800.
158. $900
Waltham Chronometer mounted on gimbals. Wooden inner box with
an outer carrying case that is belt strapped. The first mounted chronometers purchased by the Naval Observatory were made by the Waltham
Watch Co. They were an 8-day, 15 jewel, 37 size movement mounted in a wooden box. They were made over a 29-year period and approximately
16,000 were made as box chronometers. The movement was originally an automobile clock. Roth Bros. of New York upgraded some of the
automobile clocks from 7 jewel to 15 jewel and mounted them in a box to meet Naval specifications at that time before Hamilton got
into the chronometer business. This unit is in near perfect condition and is running. Inner box is numbered, “1778”. $1000-$1500.
163. $1350
Southern Calendar Clock Co. “Fashion No. 3”, ca 1879. The 32”
high walnut case has the original finish, but cleaned. Not as dark or black as many we have seen, but there is some faint accumulation
of smoke in the crevices. It needs some polish and rubbing to restore an original look. We have the original Texas star pendulum,
and a winding key. Everything about the clock appears to be original with the exception of the dials and perhaps the three finials.
They have excellent points and some factory marks on the stubs, however anyone can put those marks there. The paper dials have some
age on them but to make this clock part of your collection you should send them to the Dial House to be painted. Correct door lock
on the side, good “Fashion” glass, four correct hands, large/polished bell, polished nickeled dial rings. The two movements are original
and functioning properly. Possibly the biggest flaw would be the dials. Ly-Calendar, pages 284-286; Ly-Seth Thomas, page 118. $1450-$1700.
