433. $400
Brass carriage clock with filigree trim, ca. 1900. This standard size carriage clock
stands 6 inches high with the handle up and has a 2-inch porcelain dial with a filigree dial insert. There is a bright gold
front behind a filigree mask, with filigree side panels all behind beveled glasses. The glass in the door shows some chipping
in the corners, and there is some dried brass polish behind the glasses on the sides that would clean up easily if you’re willing
to take it apart. There is no signature anywhere I can see, and no country of manufacture indicated. The key that comes
with it states “Made in England”. It is a time-only 8-day movement, and is running and keeping time. Very nice, I think. An identical carriage clock sold at Schmitt’s in 2004 for $500.
435. $725
SB Terry Quarter-Half Column shelf clock, ca. 1842. There are two examples of this clock in
the Antique Clocks Price Guide, both from 2007 or earlier. It seems everything SB Terry did was unusual; here it is the unusual
sides (quarter column set on a half-column). It has the unique printed, signed paper dial over wood and a large escape wheel,
both SB Terry signature elements. The upside down 30-hr movement has two solid brass wheels, is weight-driven with two small
square weights (original) and is running and striking as expected. The backboard is papered but no label is visible. The
mahogany veneer on the 22.5-inch case is in excellent shape with no repairs, and the ivory escutcheon and door latch (no key) is in
place. The thin case is only 3 inches deep. Both glasses are old, possibly original, but I think the tablet has
been repainted. One of the examples in Antique Clocks Price Guide shows a similarly painted glass, while the other has a Fenn-style
glass. The most recent sale of this model (2007) went for $750 at Cowan’s.
436. $15
General Electric “The Dimension”, 1954-1959. Model 7H257, a large solid mahogany block with
an unusual dial and a Mid-Century Modern look. The clock is 8.5 inches wide and 5.75 inches tall. There is a sweep second
hand and an alarm that buzzes. The red dot indicates a power failure until you reset the time. The finish on the case
is poor, there is faint marker pen ink on the top and it needs to be refinished. A couple of cracks to the glass on the lower
right and some wear to the finish on the bezel.
434. $250
Large champlevé carriage clock, ca. 1970’s? In contrast to the two previous carriage clocks,
this clock is probably of more recent vintage. It stands almost 8.5 inches tall with the handle up. The workmanship is
of a lower quality than the European carriage clocks. It is an eight-day repeater with an alarm function and is running, keeping
very good time, but is not striking the hours. We do not have a key with this clock, but you probably have a standard clock
key that will work, and carriage clock keys can be obtained from TimeSavers. The cobalt blue enamel finish is attractive, the
dial is porcelain, there are four beveled glasses, and the bronze finish is good. There is no signature or country of origin
marked.
437. $150
Waterbury “Bogie”, ca. 1906. An unusual novelty clock with a clear glass barrel that surrounds
the movement. A 2-inch signed ivory dial with a seconds dial and the Waterbury insignia, also signed on the back of the clock. Time only, 8 days, winds in back, running. Beveled glass in front. Originally “Rich Roman Gold Plated”, still in pretty
good shape. A neat little clock (4 inches high) that is not common.
438. $340
Seth Thomas “Austin”, 1884. If this isn’t the nicest Austin you’ve ever seen you need to send
us a picture of yours. Look at the burled walnut on the front, the clear finish all around with no nicks or scratches. Yes, this clock has been professionally rejuvenated. The metal ornaments top and bottom have been rebronzed; the signed porcelain
dial is without chips, the hands are Seth Thomas issue and found on other Austins. The signed 8-day movement is running, striking
a bell on the half-hour and counting the hours on cathedral gong. It stands 15.5 inches high. We sold one in Jan 2015
for $385 and one in May 2016 for $445.
