247. $75
German spring driven wall clock in a very elaborate miniature
case. It is 24 inches tall, has a lion’s head on top and wood inlay over various sections of the front. There are several original
finials and other special wooden attachments making is a very attractive, but very small wall clock. On the back is a label indicating
it was factory made. The movement is 8-day, strikes a coil gong on the back of the movement, and it is running. The dial is also elaborate,
porcelain dial ring, brass inner dial, and original hands. The pendulum is original to the clock. Small, but makes a powerful impression.
$100-$200.
248. $150
French metal clock with a restored gold finish, with statue and
other attachments. It has an 8-day movement with silk thread suspension. It is a typical French round movement with nickel bell attached,
is running and striking properly. The porcelain dial and French hands are original and in good operating condition. The metal clock
stands 16 ½ inches high. $200-$400.
249. $150
Ansonia Clock Co. porcelain cased clock covered with Dutch scenes.
As is typical of this type clock it is white with blue pictures and designs. The case stands 11 ½ inches tall, has no chips, cracks,
or repairs. The movement and dial are signed by Ansonia. It has a beveled glass in the sash, one-piece porcelain dial that is excellent,
and correct hands. On the back is their characteristic metal door over the movement opening. The 8-day movement is running and striking
a Cathedral gong on the half hours. $200-$350.
250. $100
“Poppo” Japanese cuckoo clock, 2 weight, 30-hour with blinking
eye owls each side of the dial and one cuckoo bird above the dial. It is large, 28 inches high, 23 ½ inches wide, all there, original,
and in working condition. The movement is signed made in Japan and there is a trademark but I have no way to research the trademark.
The consignor said it was ca 1930, and I can tell it has some age but not sure when it was made. $150-$300.
251. $750
Ansonia Clock Company rare metal cased clock, “Lydia”, ca 1894.
Normally by this time the Ansonia metal clocks have been restored as the finish on the metal seemed to just go away over the years.
This one appears to have been refinished at some time and retains a nice finish although faded some. It stands 19 ½ inches high and
is complete. You may not be able to tell but each of the statues still has the bow over the shoulder. Usually these are broken and
lost and collectors fail to realize they were supposed to be on the statues. It has a two-piece porcelain dial that is not signed
which tells me it is a replacement. The outside escapement however is original. It has the standard Ansonia 8-day time and striking
movement and is operating properly. Ly-Ansonia #1582. $1000-$1500.
252. $1000
French Empire marble and bronze clock standing 23 inches tall.
This is surely the finest clock of this type we have ever sold. It had to be a major attraction in the consignor’s home. It is a clock
you want to display in a prominent place, not in the garage or basement where most of mine seem to reside. The consignor indicated
there was so very minor damage on top of two of the columns. I could not find it, did not see any damage, but eventually by rubbing
my fingers on the columns I found a couple of scales that you cannot even see. All of the metal pieces are top flight, two- or three-piece
dial, French hands, capitals and bases on the four columns, applied bronze ornaments on the top and base, the four feet, and the extra
nice large pendulum. The back cover is hinged and perforated to allow the nice sound of the bell ringing. The 8-day French movement
is running and striking the nickel bell. The movement is signed only, “Made in France”. There are no other identification markings
evident. $1000-$1500.
253. $250
Ansonia Clock Co. figure clock, “Cincinnatus”, ca 1894. This
case has not been refinished, but should be. It has the original finish, now very dark and dirty, doubtful any of the original Japanese
Bronze finish could be salvaged. The black enameled base is fine, still black. The case is 16 ½ inches high and 19 inches wide, complete
and correct in all respects except for the metal finish. From the front beveled glass to the metal back door, everything is near original,
signed, running, and striking a cathedral gong. The movement runs 8-days. The pendulum is correct, two-piece porcelain dial is not
signed leading me to believe it was replaced but the open escape mechanism was not bothered. Ly-Ansonia #497. $300-$500.
254. $1500
Large French brass table clock made by “S Marti / 1874”. The large case stands 26 inches tall, has Lions heads on each side, and other cast brass pieces attached. The top, dial, base and everything else is very large, and heavy. The clock was taken to an “Antiques Road Show” for appraisal and identification and they appraised it for $25,000. I would not have appraised it for near that amount, so maybe that is why I am never asked to be on the Antiques Road Show. As you probably know, everything on that show is overly appraised because they want everyone to have a feel-good experience and be able to brag about their brilliant buy at a garage sale. The back door is also large, hinged, and glass in a bezel, not all metal like you normally see. Note the large cartouche numerals on the dial plate and the cast designs in the center. Covering the dial is the large bezel and beveled glass. $1500-$2500.
255. $350
Wm. L. Gilbert Clock Co. hanging calendar model, “Columbia”,
ca 1901. Loaded with everything, an 8-day movement, running strong and striking a cathedral gong, and it has a simple calendar. In
addition, it has a special tablet that is original and perfect. Walnut case is 37 ½” tall, cleaned and polished. There are decorations
on top, sides, bottom, and some are carved. There is a brass bob, wood stick, nickel bell, and a signed Gilbert winding key, all we
expect are original. The two-piece signed paper dial is almost too nice to be original but it does have considerable age so I cannot
call it. The three hands I believe are original. There is a partial label on the back. Books over $1000. Ly-Gilbert #361; Ly-American
#367. $500-$750.
256. $400
E. N. Welch Mfg. Co. double dial calendar clock, “Arditi”, ca1885. The paper label on the back of the case says in part, “D. J. Gale’s Patent / Manufactured By / E. N. Welch Mfg. Co.”. About 25% of the labels are missing. The Gale label inside is complete. The calendar is perpetual and like the Italian #3 and some others, is attached to the back of the lower door, and not inside on the backboard as most calendar movements are. There is one large door over both dials, and a door in the lower section that opens to the calendar movement, pendulum, inside label, etc. This black walnut case has been thoroughly cleaned and polished, now in excellent condition. It stands 27” high, is complete, all original wood parts and has had no evident repairs. The calendar movement is signed by Gale, and there is a complete label of operation inside the case, also signed by Gale. The large glass is held with a good putty job. Not sure if it is original. All five hands are correct, both dials are original and show some wear and finger rubs. 8-day movement, signed, running, striking hours on a coil gong, and there is a correct old brass bob. Ly-Welch, page 62. Booked for $1700 several years ago but we never seem to reach that limit. $500-$750.
