127. $25
“Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn.”, miniature 9-inch cottage
clock, ca 1880. They made a hundred or more variations of the miniature 9-inch clocks, lots of case styles and many different
movements, so mixed around you have hundreds of variations. I believe this case is their “Cottage E” with a “C-Type” movement. It
is exceptionally nice including the rosewood case, label, iron bell, glasses, door latch, and the 30-hour time and alarm movement
that is running. Ly-Seth Thomas, page 217. $50-$100.
128. $200
“Webb C. Ball”, American banjo clock, ca 1916. The Webb C. Ball
company was a railroad inspection service and a retail jeweler in the Cleveland area for many years. They sold clocks and watches.
He sold clocks made by Howard, Seth Thomas, Chelsea, and others. We believe this banjo clock was made by Chelsea. “Webb C. Ball” is
imprinted on the dial as were a great many of his watches and clocks he sold. The 40-inch mahogany case was made to accommodate a
weight driven pendulum movement. It has the tin cover over the weight chute from top to bottom. It would appear Ball bought the empty
case and installed a lever movement and dial to his liking. The 8-day time only movement is running. The case has a brass eagle, brass
side rails, and a brass sash with a bowed glass that is cracked. The dial and hands are good but not of Chelsea quality. Note the
expensive “Hull” painted glasses. Ly-American Clocks, Volume 3, has a dozen pages dealing with the Ball companies. $300-$500.
125. $275
“F. Kroeber, New York”, mantel clock, “Angel Swing No. 1-1876”,
copied from the complete label on the back of this rare clock. The 17-inch-high case is made of walnut, has three glasses, door latch,
brass dial rings, probably an original dial – not real sure, and replaced hands. The swinging figure does not look like those pictured
in Ly-Kroeber, page 127, so I must assume ours is not original. The signed movement runs 8-days and is time only. The case is clean
and polished and the general appearance is excellence. $300-$500.
124. $250
Seth Thomas Clock Co. “Parlor Calendar No. 5”, ca 1886. It is
extremely clean and polished walnut case, standing 20” high. There is a key lock on the side, two original glasses, pendulum, and
winding key. Two correct hands over the repainted original zinc time dial, but I do not believe the calendar hand is original. The
calendar dial is also repainted and is a slightly darker shade than the time dial. You can read the ST logo, patent dates, and other
inscriptions on the dials, they are not dirty. Large 8-day brass movement is signed, clean, and running. It strikes hours on a shining
brass bell. On the door, inside, is a paper label, the same place I have always seen the labels on the No. 5 double dials and there
is a complete label behind the calendar movement with instructions, not to oil. Ly-Calendar #632. $300-$500.
129. $50
“Seth Thomas Clock Co., (General Time Corporation) Thomaston,
Conn.”, miniature pillar & scroll clock, ca 1963. Solid mahogany case in perfect condition, 15 inches tall, has a colorful New
England scene on the tablet, perfect dial, hands, brass finials, and 8-day Hermle movement that is running and striking half hours
and hours. Ly-Seth Thomas, page 666. $50-$100.
131. $250
“W. L. Gilbert Clock Company, Winsted, Conn.”, Octagon Drop Calendar,
ca 1866. This early calendar clock has the Galusha Maranville patented calendar mechanism that has to be hand adjusted once each month.
There are studs at the top and bottom of the dial for changing the month and day, then it is good for another month. The 8-day movement
is running and striking a coil gong each hour. There is part of a label on the back and the inside of the case was wallpapered, now
with a few chips. Inside are an old pendulum bob and key and the tiny round reverse painted glass in the bottom door. The dial(s)
have been repainted. The rosewood veneered case is 23 ½ inches tall, very dark, probably never had the smoke removed but is polished
and in excellent condition. All the various case parts appear to be original but I cannot vouch for the hands. Ly-Calendar, pages
80-81; Ly-Gilbert, page 72. $300-$500.
132. $125
Briggs Rotary novelty timepiece, unsigned but made by either
George W. Brown or Welch Mfg. Co., Forestville, Conn., ca 1878. With the original glass dome in place it is almost 7 inches tall.
The clock was probably cleaned a little but to me it looks like a 140-year-old clock should look. The dial is slightly worn/faded,
brass is not real shiny but is not dirty either. The wood base is clean. It has all original parts, the 30-hour movement winds underneath,
and is running. Ly-Welch, page 245. $150-$300.
133. $200
“Thomas Edison Gem, Cylinder Phonograph & Horn”, ca early
1900’s. It is complete with a “Witches Hat” horn that is 14 inches, the standard size horn for this model machine. This unit is nice
because the top is in very nice condition. The serial number of this machine is, “229502”. $200-$300.
134. $150
Edison “Amberola”, Model 30 cylinder phonograph, ca 1915.
It is in very good condition, the medium oak case has not been abused and in fact is so nice it looks new, and should not need any
attention other than dusting. It comes with the original crank, the motor is running but I did not try to make it play a cylinder.
These model 30 machines are all over EBay with Buy it Now and starting bids in the $400-$800 range, none as nice as this one. $20-$350.
135. $200
Ithaca Calendar Clock Co. “No. 11 Octagon”, ca 1880. Walnut case
is 21” high, clean and all original including the back board. The dials are on one board, papered all over. Some wear and slightly
dirty, but have been there a long time and very serviceable. Hands are the correct type, nickel bob, and old key. The running movement
is 8-day, clean and running and striking on an iron bell. The calendar movement and connecting parts are clean and original. Calendar
roller papers are dark but original. Time dial is 7 inches, and the calendar dial is 8 inches. Ly-Calendar #349. $250-$400.
