83. $550
Seth Thomas Clock Co. mantel clock, “Lincoln”, ca 1896. Good 27”
high walnut case, carved decorations on the base-sides, four turned knobs on top, and some groves around the case. The two piece dial
has been repainted. The hands, beat scale, nickeled dial rings, gong base, damascened nickel pendulum, and other case parts are all
original. 8 day movement is signed, clean and running, striking hours on a cathedral gong. It is missing the correct strike side brass
weight. It presently has a Vienna weight that will power the strike side. The time weight is original. The Lincoln, and its mate the
Garfield, were made by Seth Thomas to commemorate the only two presidents to be assassinated, up to the time the clocks were made.
Ly-Seth Thomas, page 729. $600-$800.
84. $600
“Seth Thomas Clock Co. Thomaston, Conn.”, metal case alarm clock,
“Vigil”, ca 1909. This is a new one to me, don’t believe I have ever sold or seen this model before. Described as having artistic
design the 12 ½ inch high case has the best rich gold finish I have ever seen on a clock this old. I believe it is a basket of flowers
at the top and a female with long flowing hair on the base with other flowers and vines flowing all over the case front. The sides
and back also have an excellent gold finish over flower like designs. There is a metal back door signed, “ST”. The original dial is
also excellent and is signed. The hands and pendulum are the correct type. The 8 day time and alarm movement is signed, clean, running,
and striking an alarm bell. Ly-Seth Thomas, #24. $600-$750.
82. $300
Edison disc phonograph and records, c 1920. This is a model No.
C 150, one of the famous line of Edison phonographs. The quarter sawn oak case is 43 inches tall and 20 inches wide, not including
the crank. The restored/cleaned and polished case is in excellent condition but of course you will find a moving nick perhaps. This
wind up record player works beautifully but after moving it long distance I have not played it. If you desire I will have my repair
guy check it out before you spend your money. There is a large array of 78 rpm thick records in the lower cabinet. The phonograph
plays only this type of record. Thomas Edison invented the phonograph in 1877 and presented it in 1912. The disc technology was far
superior to that of other manufacturers, and the company repeatedly demonstrated superiority thru a series of tone tests. $400-$600.
85. $1200
Foster Campos Massachusetts Shelf Clock, commonly called the
“Brides Clock”, probably ca around 1970. The number on the case is, “46 04”. This is a beautiful clock, expertly constructed,
as were all of Mr. Campos’s clocks. The glass on top is signed by Mr. Campos, his typical pine tree is on the bottom of the dial,
and the weight is signed by Mr. Campos. The mahogany case is about 35 inches tall, painted off white, hence the Brides Clock name,
has ripple like molding around both Tom Moberg glasses and painted designs on the base, and four turned feet underneath. The movement
is typical Mass. shelf 8 day, one weight, time only piece with passing strike feature striking once on the hours, brass pendulum bob,
and an iron weight. It is running of course. $1500-$2000.
81. $300
Victor Talking Machine Co. “Victrola 100”, ca 1921. When sold
new this model was a popular middle priced machine. The mahogany case is 43 inches tall and 21 inches wide excluding the winding crank.
The original selling price was $120 and the sales tag is still in the original instruction book of operations. The mechanism was functioning
properly when removed from the consignor’s home, but we have not examined the player since it came to us. If you require we will have
someone check it before you bid. The bottom feet sit on roller wheels. The doors allow the sound to vary from loud to soft when playing
the records. There are several 78 records in the storage area in the bottom. Coming with the machine was a price list of available
records in 1922, and a Victor company book, “How to get the most out of your Victrola”. $400-$600.
86. $650
Seth Thomas Clock Co. hanging clock, “Lobby 14 Inch”, ca 1896.
Factory mark on the case back showing date it was made. Outstanding 28 inch walnut case is clean, polished, and all original. There
is some very nice wood work on the case, carvings, applied ornaments, railings, etc. The dial is extra nice and unusual for ST dials
to be this nice after 125 years but since the case is so nice I will go with everything original. It definitely did not hang in a
factory or railroad station, but more than likely in a clean home. All three hands are correct, same with the pendulum, the brass
beat scale, and two key locking doors. Signed 15 day time only movement is running correctly, and retains the Geneva locks. Ly-Seth
Thomas, page 342. Booked for $2250 when Tran Duy Ly published his books years ago. $750-$1000.
87. $750
Waterbury Clock Company “Calendar No. 32”, ca 1891. Unusual walnut
case is 38” high, spindles top and bottom, etched designs, and applied wood ornaments all over. I have not seen this model before
and I researched auctions all over the country and could not find one sale. I assume it must be a rare model. The finish is very nice,
perhaps rubbed a little or polished occasionally for there is very little build up of smoke, etc. I am not sure if the glass has been
replaced, best assume it was, and the dial papers are replacements, otherwise it appears to be original. In the bottom is a signed
porcelain beat scale, correct nickeled pendulum bob and nickeled dial rings, all hands are right, and there are labels everywhere.
The inside label is black and to my eyes hardly legible, but I do make out Waterbury Clock Co. On the back are three large labels,
mostly there. The movement is 8 day, time and strike, and all parts are functioning properly. Ly-Waterbury, page 111. The clock has
always had a high book value, $2500 and more, probably because it is so rare. $900-$1200.
88. $350
Ansonia Clock Co. hanging, “Queen Anne”, ca 1901. This is one
of eight clocks in their Queen series, and one of many that came to us with a collection of immaculate and rare clocks. It was not
made by an apprentice woodworker for there are many twists, turns, and cuts never dreamed of. Clean and polished walnut case is 40”
high, complete and all original. The fine walnut case has barley twist columns each side, top, and bottom. There is ripple like trim
top and bottom, finials, grooved designs all over, and other types of wood trim. The paper dial is signed by Ansonia, the hands are
proper, and it has the correct brass bob and wood stick. This fine clock deserves a nice painted dial, not paper. The movement is
8 day, time and strike, and running strong. A very nice, clean, wall clock. Ly-Ansonia #622. $500-$750.
89. $500
Seth Thomas Clock Co. hanging clock, “Panama”, ca 1880. Original
walnut case is 30” high, complete, has the original finish, and is near perfect considering the age of the clock, but it will have
the usual edge nick or age spot. It has a clean polished look but there is still a little black smoke in the grooves and corners.
Most will prefer that smoky look rather than a refinished look. There are buttons, applied ornaments and other fancy wood work on
the case, all are original and intact. It has a damascened pendulum bob, wood stick, large Cathedral gong, original painted dial,
and hands. The dial is signed, the 8 day movement is signed, and it still has the Geneva stops. The movement is clean and is running
and striking properly. This has always been a popular model with collectors and we get very few of them. Ly-Seth Thomas #1031. $650-$900.
90. $1200
Foster Campos, Pembroke, Mass., reproduction of a scroll top
Massachusetts Shelf Clock. This is an exceptionally nice clock, skillfully constructed, as were all of Mr. Campos’s clocks. The case
and the Moberg painted top glass are signed by him. The mahogany case is 35” tall, signed “18” on its various parts, has four round
gold feet underneath, and a decorative brass finial on top. Both Moberg painted glasses are extraordinary. The bottom glass features
five sailing ships and is inscribed, “Escape of the Constitution”. The movement is a typical Mass. shelf clock 8 day, one weight,
time only movement, that has a passing strike on the hours. It strikes one time on any hour, on a brass bell located on top of the
movement. It has a brass pendulum bob, and an iron weight. They do not come any nicer than this clock. $1500-$2000.