415.      $1200

Ithaca “Index”, ca. 1875.  There are several versions of the “Index”, this being the most common.  They differ in the top piece.  The walnut case is 31.5 inches high, clean and unmarred.  There are carved incisings on the door and dial boards.    The paper dials are certainly original, with the calendar dial indicating that it was made for Lynch Brothers, who I believe were clock retailers.  Although the time dial is torn, it’s a tough call whether to replace, as a bright new dial would contrast with the darkened calendar dial.  The glass is also original, but the Index lettering is worn.  The unsigned 8-day movement is running, keeping time, striking the hours on a large nickel bell, and the calendar is advancing.  Three sales over the last 3 years on eBay averaging $1700; Schmitt’s sold a very similar condition model in 2011 for $2300.  $1500-$2000.

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416.     $1400

Ithaca “No. 4 ½ Favorite”, ca. 1881.  From the same collector as #415, who clearly valued clocks in original condition.  This 31-inch dark walnut case with black trim has its original finish with the typical small chips and scuffs.  The dial board is very nice, with gold incising and the ‘flip-up’ panel over the window to start or stop the pendulum. The glass is certainly original, with the gold ‘FAVORITE’ lettering.  Both dials are also original, the calendar dial indicating that the clock was made for R.H. McGhee & Son.  The unsigned 8-day time-and-strike movement is running and striking appropriately on a wire gong; the calendar is advancing.  The calendar roller dials may have been replaced long ago, and the backboard is now attached with two hinges.  Three sales over the last 3 years on eBay, averaging $1400; Schmitt’s sold two refinished models in 2012 for $2000 and $2500.  $1700-$2000.

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417.      $2400

Chelsea Clock Co. “Regulator No. 3”, 1900-1904.  An uncommon clock, all the more so when found in cherry, as here.  The clock is 37 inches long with a 12-inch dial and was designed to compete with the Seth Thomas No. 2 regulator, with the weight falling in front of the pendulum.   It differs from the more common Chelsea No. 1 Pendulum where the flat weight falls behind a weight shield.  The movement is numbered 86292, dating its manufacture to between 1900 and 1904.  It is running and keeping time.  Both glasses are old; the metal dial was probably repainted some time ago, and some chipping has been touched up at the winding port.  The case has been thoroughly cleaned if not refinished.  A single comparable sale in the Antique Clocks Price Guide: a cherry-case model sold at Schmitt’s in 2012 for $4900.  $3000-$5000.

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418.     $600

Seth Thomas Regulator No. 2, ca. 1900.  An oak case with an old finish, nicely aged.  Lower glass old, dial glass newer.  The dial has been repainted.  Hands are correct, pendulum bob bright and shiny, with a new pendulum stick.  Old weight and old beat scale.  The signed movement is running and keeping time.  No label. $800-$1200.

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419.      $45

Seth Thomas “No. 1 Boudoir”, 1931.  A swinging frame desk clock of two-toned mahogany with a 4-inch gold colored metal dial.  Holds a 4-jewel 8-day backwind movement #103A that is running and keeping time nicely. Case is fine, but could benefit from a thorough cleaning.  It stands 7.5 inches tall; there is a label on the bottom.  These clocks sell for about $40 on eBay.

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