759. $125
Three (3) Lux Clock Company, animated calico horse pendulette clocks, ca 1958. Manufactured by Westclox
for Columbia Time Products, La Salle, IL. 8-inch clocks are made of plastic in colors of red, white, and blue. The plastic sunflower
at 12 o’clock and the pendulum bob, both swing side to side. Winds in front and all three are running.
758. $300
Bulle clock, made in France about 1926, one of the largest models they made. As you know most you see are small with glass domes or in glass cases. They are reported to run one year on a battery. Bulle has always been no.1 for making electromagnetic clocks and are famous for their consistency even today. This walnut case is 21 inches high, the door has a bowed glass over the dial and a beveled glass below. The silver dial shows some fading and loss of finish. There is very little information on the web about these clocks but I did notice that wood cased Boulle clocks in good condition were selling on EBay for $1500-$2000 and more. Since I am not sure if it functions properly I set the minimum low. $300-$500.
761. $300
Self-Winding Clock Company grandfather clock, ca 1898-1908. This movement started life in a much different case, probably a gallery case of some configuration. With the long pendulum it may have been in a Regulator or Program case. Someone made a case to their liking and no doubt had a battery long running grandfather clock. The oak case is 71 inches tall, has two doors, two glasses, and is clean like new. We did not test the movement but the consignor says it is in running condition. $300-$500.
760. $225
Seth Thomas ships clock with homemade stand. Brass bezel screws to case on the front. Bezel hinged
at 1 o’clock. The double wind 8-day movement is running. $250-$400.
763. $100
“Birge & Fuller, Bristol, Conn.” on the label of this triple decker clock, ca 1844. The clock is in need of complete restoration. I am not one to parts out a clock, or tell someone they should, but it will take a dedicated collector to restore this one. The middle glass is the only one I feel comfortable in saying it is original. The other two may be replaced glass. Inside is a clean backboard for there is no paper label. It has a pendulum bob, a pair of unmatching iron weights, a coil gong, wood dial with stretch marks, pair of period hands, pendulum bob, and an 8-day strap brass movement signed, “Birge & Fuller, Bristol, Conn. U.S.A.”. The mahogany veneered case is 33” tall, some veneer chips on the base but pretty good elsewhere. The splat has been cracked on top and glued back, bottom left column is in need of repair, and of course you need to have the bottom glass painted. The two doors have the original latches. $100-$200.
762. $100
“Birge & Gilbert / Bristol, Conn.”, ca 1837. Most books have conflicting information about the dates of the “partnership” of John Birge and William Gilbert. One thing we do know is that it was very short lived and very few clocks were made, making this triple deck clock very rare. This column case is an Empire style triple decker clock. The movement is 8-day, strap brass, with extended side arm, seat board mounted, and striking on a coil gong. The movement is not signed. The paper label inside is pretty ragged but contains all the pertinent information. It has a good wood dial with the original mirror insert, new hands, a pendulum bob, and a pair of period 8-day iron weights. All three glasses are replacements. Both doors have working locks, ivory escutcheons, and a key. The columns are full turned, and parts on top of the case are missing. Not sure if it had a carved top or something else. The rosewood veneered case is 32 ˝ high, case is clean, and overall in decent condition but needing some repairs. This clock, although a long way from perfect is a real bargain at this minimum. $100-$200.
764. $45
“Seth Thomas, Plymouth, Conn. U.S.A.”, on the 30-hour weight movement. “Seth Thomas, Thomaston, Conn.”
on the complete paper label. This is a pretty rare clock because it is a crossover from Plymouth to Thomaston made just after
the Civil War, ca 1866. It is 25 inches tall with shell columns and gilt caps. It has some veneer problems on the base and top, mirror
is a replacement, and dial has been cleaned and paint enhanced. All that aside it is a nice looking very early clock. Complete with
iron weights and old key and pendulum. Ly-Seth Thomas, pages 521-523. $50-$100.
765. $75
E. Ingraham Co. hanging short drop clock, “Lustre”, ca 1911. Another near perfect short drop
with only one little change from original, a new paper dial. The original hook/latch holds the brass sash and the bottom door is held
with a hook on the side. Clean oak case is 27” tall, has the original side ears, two original glasses, correct hands and the new signed
paper dial. It has a brass pendulum bob, and the 8-day time only movement. It is clean and running. Another nice short drop clock.
Ly-Ingraham #374. $100-$150.
