409.     $75

Self Winding Clock Co. spun copper gallery clock, with an oxidized bronze finish. The case is in good condition with only normal signs of use. The glass appears to be original but is not real wavy since by this time (1920’s) production glass was much improved over the glass made before 1900. Original 15-inch painted dial is marked “Naval Observatory Time, Western Union”. We did not test the movement for running, electric clocks are beyond my skill level. The case is 20 inches in diameter at the back, 19 inches on the top, and is 5 inches deep. $100-$200.

410.     $80

German box clock, very much like the common box clocks we have sold in the past. The oak case is 30” high, has an applied ornament on top, unusual glass design, one piece of glass with metal dividers on both sides. There is a round glass over the silver dial. The case is a typical German box, rather plain, but there are ripple like designs on each side of the door. The movement is seatboard mounted that slides in the wall braces. The 8-day movement is running and striking on 3 chime rods. Brass pendulum bob and a winding key inside the case. $100-$200.

411.      $250

F. Kroeber, New York, “Regulator No. 31”, ca 1875. They made several variances of this model, some movements by different makers, different finial, different pendulums, etc. This 8-day time only movement was reported to me as being made by New Haven Clock Co. but I am unable to verify that as it is not signed. The 34” high walnut case is clean, polished, and appears to be original. The carved ornaments on the top and bottom are good and probably original. The dial, hands, door latch, and other accessories are all original. There is no Kroeber label, as such, but there is a label inside that was put there by “Cook & Jaques, Trenton, NJ”, who is said to have had a contract to maintain railroad clocks. This very old label says in part, “The Standard Railroad Clock” followed by instructions for hanging and maintaining good time. Probably the one thing that sets this model apart from others is the carvings on the base. The fancy carvings are worn and indistinct on this clock but on an identical clock I sold in the January 2012 auction it said, “P C & ST L”, which stands for the Pittsburgh Cincinnati & St Louis Railroad. That is surely the reason for the label inside this case, it was a railroad clock.  Ly-Kroeber, pages 107-108. $300-$500.

412.      $125

Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn.”, hanging clock, ca 1894, and so stamped by the factory on the case back. This model is unnamed and did not appear in the Seth Thomas sales catalogs; however, we know many were made for we have seen them and sold them in years past. In Ly-Seth Thomas he merely called it “Gingerbread”. Our clock is identical to the one pictured including the door glass. It is rather large at 29 inches tall, has a lot of grooved etchings and jig saw work, case is complete and original. There is a thermometer on top and a level on the bottom. Inside is an original paper label, alarm movement, original pendulum, signed gong base, and the 8-day time and strike movement that is performing properly. $150-$300.

413.      $80

 “Brewster & Ingrahams, / Bristol, Conn.”, full sized sharp gothic or steeple clock, ca 1850. This is a 30-hour time and striking ribbed movement with brass springs. The movement is clean, complete, and operable. The case was made with mahogany veneer and stands 20” high. There are no significant veneer problems. Finial points have been broken and glued in place, or new tips were made. I cannot say for sure which. The glasses and door latch are original. There is no paper label, coil gong and brass pendulum bob are original. The original dial pan was repainted. The 8-day movement is signed, “Brewster & Ingrahams / Bristol, Conn. / U.S.A.”. $100-$150.

414.     $90

“The Sessions Clock Co., Forestville, Conn.”, banjo clock, “Revere”, ca 1927. This is a spring driven 8-day time and strike clock. It is running and striking hours and half hours on two long rods. The pendulum is hung in the bottom. A good label remains on the back of the case. It has decorated glass panels, bowed glass in the brass sash, signed silver dial and original hands. The mahogany finished case is almost 36 inches tall with eagle on top. Ly-Sessions #48. $100-$200.

415.      $35

Sessions Clock Co., Forestville, Conn.”, mission clock, “Jupiter”, ca 1908.This little 8-day time only clock is 17 inches tall and 8 inches wide. It is made of solid oak with a finish Sessions called, “Weathered Oak”. It has raised numerals, correct brass pendulum, and original hands. The movement is running. Ly-Sessions #654. $50-$100