201.      $300

“S Thomas / Plymouth”, on the dial of this early wood movement tall clock, ca 1810. I will note from the start that Seth Thomas never made cases for his early tall clock wood movements but sold the movements to peddlers who in turn sold them to the final customer or possibly an intermediate. I know in Kentucky there were some very good case makers and many “farmers” made their own cases in the winter time. (See Ly-Seth Thomas, page 398) This case is made of mahogany and oak and has been refinished. The 89-inch case probably has some replaced wood parts, also a replaced glass, finial, weights, pendulum and maybe some of the hands. The 30-hour movement has had a lot of repairs and still needs major repairs to several of the wheels. I had a repairman test the movement and he said there were three wheels with damage. The most important thing about the clock is the height, 7 feet, 5 inches which is an ideal height for today’s homes. $300-$500.

202.     $1900

“Foster S. Campos, Pembroke, Mass.” Lyre banjo, ca 1982. The carved mahogany case stands 42 inches high, is like new and all original. His trademark pine tree is painted on the tablet and the dial. The dial is signed, and the case is stamped “3” and “82”. The case is in overall excellent condition, the movement is properly marked. The 8-day weight is also signed “Foster Campos”. The 8-day time only weight movement is clean and in running condition. $2000-$2500.

200.     $1000

Ansonia Clock Co. metal case clock, “Regent”, ca 1904. It was refinished years ago in the original brass shade. Every piece of the case was redone, so if you don’t like dull brass don’t buy this one. The clock is 22 ½” high. It has cast metal pieces of all descriptions assembled into a very attractive clock. If it has a fault it would be that it is heavy. I have not seen but a couple of this model before so I cannot judge the value or collectability, however, if I have not seen many they must be rare. The glass is beveled, hands are correct and there is an open escapement mechanism. The movement is 8-day, and is signed. The movement is running and striking a rack and snail strike on a standing Cathedral gong, clock strikes hours and half hours, and there is a correct pendulum and key. This is a keeper.  Ly-Ansonia #1548. $1250-$1750.

203.     $375

Edison Home Phonograph with Morning Glory horn and 15 records, ca 1900. The oak case and all parts are original as one unit, they are clean, the “Edison” signature is still on the front of the case. It has been well maintained, case is clean and polished, I am sure it has age darkened since new, but is very attractive. The horn has hardly any paint loss, none on the inside where the perfect painting of Morning Glories is. The top clamps on to the base and is removed for assembly of the horn. With the handle up the box is 13 inches high and 13 inches wide, not including the winding handle. The horn is 30 inches high and 22 inches at the open end. The brackets to hold the horn in place on the case are all there. The player comes with 15 cylinder records. Overall the phonograph is far superior to others I have sold or seen sell at auctions. I wish I could have assembled it for a good picture but it is above my pay grade. $500-$750.

 Horn

204.     $500

German RA with an 8-day time only unsigned movement. The unusual case is 31 inches tall without two missing finials on the top. The front of the case has unusual carvings and decorations on each side of the door and on top. The long pendulum is original and the “RA” porcelain part of the pendulum is excellent. Also, the porcelain dial is perfect and it has original hands. The movement is held to a metal backboard bracket with thumb screws. The clock is running. Over all a very nice clock that you won’t have to stop when company spends the night. $500-$750.

205.     $750

 Ansonia Brass And Copper Co. “Drop Extra Calendar”, with “Terry’s Patent / Improved Calendar”, ca 1883. The original painted dial is signed, “Terry’s Patent / Manufactured By The / Ansonia Brass & Copper Co. / Ansonia, / Conn.”. Rosewood veneered case is 26” tall, good veneer al over, does not look like it was ever cleaned and has the original finials, latches and knobs. The only tiny flaw I see is a missing piece on the very bottom about 1” by 2”. You cannot see that it is missing unless you are underneath the clock, but nonetheless, it is gone. Come to think of it I think they are gone from every one I have seen. Everything about the clock is original and shows only normal wear. The calendar has minor flaking on the bottom of the dial, but otherwise the clock looks good. The three hands, two calendar dials, both glasses, both movements, and the brass bob, are all correct and original. The 8-day movement is running and striking on a coil gong. Ly-Ansonia, pages 68-71. $750-$1000.