280. $275
Wm. L. Gilbert Clock Co. hanging clock, “Salisbury”, ca 1903.
This model does not appear in Tran Duy Ly’s Gilbert books, but originally appeared in a counter catalog in the Chicago store of Lapp
& Ffersham. We have sold a few over the years, with labels giving their factory given name. This model is a very attractive walnut
cased clock that is 43 inches long, and complete with the multitude of pieces and parts, and appears to be all original. There are
some great indented carvings on top, applied carvings on the base, many grooved and have etched designs all over. A very nice looking
case. Key door lock on the side, original brass pendulum and wood stick, complete paper label on the back, original two piece signed
paper dial with some wear, and an old glass that retains the original painted designs all over. The movement is 8 day time only, and
running. You can check the clock in “Ehrhardt’s Clock Identification and Price Guide”, book 2, page 64. $300-$500.
281. $125
Seth Thomas Clock Co. a City Series walnut parlor clock, “Newark”,
ca October 1887. The walnut case is all original, stands 22” high, has an inconspicuous repair on the top, retaining the
original finish, but clean and polished. The tablet, pendulum bob, signed dial, ST hands, brass dial rings, and alarm set ring, all
look to be proper for the case. There is a good paper label inside the case. The dial paper is new and all the brass parts are polished.
The movement is 8 day with the alarm feature. Alarms on a brass bell, strikes hours on a Cathedral gong, it is running, clean, and
signed. Nice original City Series clock, not a difficult model to find, but difficult to find one this original and this nice. Ly-Seth
Thomas #561. $200-$300.
282. $300
Ansonia Clock Co. hanging, “Queen Elizabeth”, ca 1901. The walnut
case is 37” high, has been restored by cleaning and polishing the original finish, not stripped. The original dial is still on the
old pan a little soiled but not bad. All the brass is polished, hands are correct type, and the door glass is original and near perfect.
I cannot find any flaws on the wood case, perhaps you can. We believe all the finials and other wood parts are original to the case.
The door glass, pendulum bob, pendulum stick, and the hands, are probably original to the clock. On the back is a paper label, about
95% still intact. The 8 day movement is running and striking half hours on a large Cathedral gong. Ly-Ansonia #620. Books for $1050.
$350-$500.
283. $200
Ansonia Clock Co. crystal regulator, “Symbol Extra”, ca 1894.
This was the last of four models of the Symbol, each were significantly different. This solid metal case with a gilt finish, is 15.5”
high, polished, beveled plate glass front and sides, a French sash and a porcelain dial. Very unusual but there are no corner chips
on the three glasses. The back of this clock is metal, where most crystal regulators are beveled glass on the back. Strangely, the
standing coil gong is in front of the fancy pendulum bob, so you cannot even see the bob. It has a lady’s bust on the bob. The dial
surround is also very elaborate and was not seen on more than a couple of Ansonia’s hundreds of clock models. The only two I have
ever seen on other models were on the Monarch and Broadway, both wood cased clocks. The movement is 8 day, signed, running, and striking
the standing gong on half hours and hours. Ly-Ansonia #279. We have been selling this elaborate model for up to $1000 depending on
condition. $300-$500.
284. $275
Fusee shelf clock of some European origin, German or English.
No signature on the dial or movement, at least on the back plate of the 8 day wire fusee movement. The nice substantial wood case
is 14 ½ inches tall and 12 inches wide, and appears to be all original. It has some age, I would guess 100-150 years old. The large
brass pendulum is correct and the movement is 8 day, time only. The brass bezel and bowed glass are covering the 6 inch brass dial
with recessed numerals and original hands. A large hinged, key locking back door has an original glass so you can view the movement.
$300-$500.
285. $225
“E. N. Welch Mfg. Co., Forestville, Conn.”, wall clock, ca 1884,
highly decorated with applied pieces of walnut wood. This wall model is not pictured in any of the Welch books by Tran Duy Ly but
the shelf model, “Lakme”, is pictured in Ly’s first Welch book, page 187. “Lakme was an opera in three acts by Leo Delibes to a French
libretto by Edmond Gondinet, 1880”. That information was supplied by the country’s notable Welch expert, Robert Briggs who authored
a book on Welch and his clocks. This clock is 27 inches tall, has the original glass, two piece dial, brass dial rings, coil gong,
original pendulum, and the 8 day time and strike movement that is running. It is a typical Welch clock, extremely decorated and appears
different from any other maker’s clocks, a true conundrum (mystery). On the back are two labels, the top one shows the name “Lakme”
and the maker-Welch. The bottom label also has the Welch name. Both labels are faint and can be read in good light. I tried every
which way to adjust the lighting so you could read the labels but had very little success. $300-$500.
286. $275
“Jeromes’ & Darrow, Bristol, Conn.”, Jester Top wood movement
shelf clock, ca 1828. Chauncey Jerome made the case, Noble Jerome the movement, and Elijah Darrow the tablets. The column and splat
mahogany veneered case is 31 inches tall, has pineapple finials, plain Jester splat, full columns with black and gold paint, and four
identical feet underneath. The bottom painted tablet is a Moberg replacement, and the top glass is also a replacement. Good wood dial,
period hands, pair of period weights, key locking door with ivory escutcheon and key. It has an excellent label to be almost 200 years
old. The 30 hour movement is complete and operational and strikes the hours on an iron bell. $350-$500.
287. $400
French hanging clock with 8 day time and strike movement, ca
1880. It strikes on a coil gong attached to a metal cover over the movement. The solid plate movement is signed with a logo. Initials
inside the logo are “C F” or “F C”, which I would guess is one of the Freres clock makers of that era. The back of the case is covered
with a metal plate which I removed for the picture. The minute hand is broken and will need to be soldered or better to get a pair
of French hands from Timesavers. The wood case is 28 inches tall, has numerous brass decorations top to bottom, some sections with
carved designs, and a removable top. It was running when I hung for the picture but I would recommend it be serviced before constant
use. $400-$600.
288. $900
“Welch, Spring & Co.” Italian No.2, calendar clock, ca 1872. In 45 years I have not had any of this model and cannot find
any sales at any of the live auction companies. The rosewood shelf clock is 16” high and in original condition. The case for its age
is excellent. There are no breaks or repairs, it has an old good original finish, and of course an edge nick here and there. The dial,
hands, and glasses, are all original. The calendar dials are original and for their age in remarkably good condition. Complete paper
label inside and about half of a label on the back. The coil gong, old brass bob, and the eight day movement that is signed, all appear
to be original. The movement is complete and operational, striking hours on the coil gong. The clock was originally sold by Welch,
Spring & Co, but was actually manufactured by the B. B. Lewis Clock Co. between 1868 and 1870. This is noted by the peep hole
in the lower calendar dial and the straight mitered base. When Lewis went to work for Welch, Spring he sold them his surplus No.2
mantel clocks. There is more information about this clock in Ly-Welch, page 77. $1000-$1250.
289. $850
Welch, Spring & Co. “Italian No.3” calendar clock, ca 1868.
The label inside the case is all in place and designates Welch, Spring as the manufacturer and seller, however it was actually made
by the B.B. Lewis Clock Co. between 1868 and 1870. When B. B. Lewis went to work for Welch, Spring, his clocks were added to the Welch
line. The complete black and gold label over the calendar movement (back side of the door) indicates the calendar was patented by
B.B. Lewis but manufactured by Welch, Spring. The just under 19 inch high rosewood veneered case is near perfect, but as usual has
some tiny chips along the base. Door latches, glasses, gong, brass bob, hands, and both dials are original to the case. There are
some small insignificant paint bubbles on the upper dial. The movement is 8 day, running, and striking the coil gong on the hours.
As far as I can tell from my prior sales of this model and sales at distant auction houses, the style and height of the model varies,
not all the same. Ly-Welch, page 78. $900-$1200.
