286. $100
Atkins Clock Company, Bristol, Conn. early shelf clock they called
their “London” case to replace the “Parlor No. 1”. It was first made about 1860. In this small 17” high rosewood veneered case there
is a time and strike movement with a coil gong. The case and movement are pictured and discussed in the book, “The Clocks of Irenus
Atkins”, by Gregory & King. The case including the door knobs, columns, and other wood parts, are all original and it retains
the original finish. The old dial is good and the mirror is probably original as they sometimes used mirrors rather than a gold foil
tablet. The pendulum rod is part metal but mostly an original wood stick and it has a typical brass pendulum bob. Inside the case
is a complete paper label. $150-$250.
287. $60
Large American made tambour clock, ca 1910. The only signature
on the clock is “Made In USA” stamped on the silver dial. The mahogany case is almost 30 inches wide and 12 inches high, clean and
all original. The brass sash has a bowed glass, original hands, and a slow/fast regulator. On the back is a hinged wood door. It has
an 8-day movement that is running and striking half hours on a gong. Pendulum and key are inside. $75-$150.
288. $25
American made mantel clock, ca 1900. Two complete labels on the
back, neither indicating who made the clock. The label says in part, “American Manufacture / Xenia”. I found an identical clock on
the internet sold at auction in 2013 for $250 and they said it was made by Waterbury and named Xenia. The oak case is 22 inches tall,
complete and all original. The dial, glass, gong, and 8-day movement are all original. It is running and striking half hours on a
gong. $50-$100.
289. $200
Rolling Plane novelty clock. We were able to get another of these
interesting clocks and have had it on our desk running for a few months, so can assure you it should perform for you also. These clocks
are not antiques, but made in recent times. You never wind this clock but you do have to pick it up once each day and sit it at the
top of the incline. It will stop when it reaches the bottom unless you move it. It runs on its own weight, a heavy weight inside that
keeps it rolling down the incline. You cannot see it move but in one 24-hour period it will move most of the way down the incline.
The dial is porcelain, the 12 is always at the top as the dial stays level and the outside brass case does the moving. The carved
wood platform is 21” long. I think everyone should have one of these for it relieves stress and keeps the mind active, watching it
all day. $250-$350.
290. $75
English round gallery clock. The mahogany case is 16 inches in
diameter and the painted metal dial is about 11.5 inches. The dial is bright and clearly visible but is covered with age cracks. The
only signature on the dial is, “Victory”. The 8-day brass movement is running and striking a coil gong. The three hands appear to
be original. On the base is a latching door to access the pendulum. $100-$200.
291. $175
New Haven Clock Co. wall clock, “Obi”, ca 1883. The walnut case
is supposed to be 49 inches high, but is missing the top 5 inches of the case. There is a good paper label on the back, case has grooved
designs, nothing real fancy but still looks good, long and slender. Original glass, pendulum bob and stick, metal door latch, coil
gong, original dial and hands, and an 8-day time and strike movement that is running. It would pay to have the top made. Ly-New Haven
#540. $200-$300.
