J. E. Caldwell 15 Bell Musical Grandfather Clock (Sold)
 ID: 1591 - J. E. Caldwell 15 Bell, 18 Hammer, 5 Gong, Musical Grandfather Clock. Magnificent in every detail! The 101” tall, mahogany case is signed by the famous Philadelphia firm – Lejambre. The Lejambres were well known for creating some of the finest custom furniture made in Philadelphia from about 1870 to 1907. The depth and detail of the carving, the choice of grain in the mahogany, the details of the style and the fine finish of the clock are all typical of Lejambre's work. The March 1978 issue of The Magazine Antiques has an article by Peter Strickland, entitled “Furniture by the Lejambre Family of Philadelphia” which details the history of the Lejambres and shows many examples of their work. The dial is signed J. E. Caldwell & Co., Philadelphia. Beneath the chapter ring the dial is marked - J. C. Jennens & Sons, the movement maker. The clock plays Westminster chimes on the quarters followed by full hour striking at each quarter. The strike can also be set for hour strike on the hour only. One minute after every hour it plays one of six tunes. Each function can be silenced separately. The clock plays the following music:
Jolly Young Waterman at 1 & 7
There Is No Luck in the House at 2 & 8
Blue Bells of Scotland at 3 & 9
The Harp That Once Through Tara's Halls at 4 & 10
Easter Hymn at 5 & 11
Auld Lang Syne at 6 and 12.
This clock is one of only 2 known examples of Lejambre clock cases. The other example has a time and strike movement. The photos say much more than words. Please view them very carefully and call or email me if you have questions.
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Walter Durfee Oak Tall Case Clock
 ID: 1265 - This auction is a superb ca. 1895 Walter Durfee, Providence, R.I., Oak Grandfather Clock. Durfee was well known for selling only the very finest clocks of the day. As with all Durfee clocks, the construction of the case, dial and movement show uncompromising attention to detail. The clock is 98 1/2" tall, 24" wide and 14" deep. Three brass ball and spire finials sit on top of the broken arch bonnet. The bonnet, waist and base have spiral turned columns with cast bronze capitals. The waist door has thick beveled glass to show the weights and pendulum, with a carved fan above. The clock stands on finely carved paw feet. The dial, which is signed Walter Durfee, Providence is a work of art. The movement is properly signed Walter Durfee on the top edge of the front plate. The clock strikes the hour and half hour on a very large, deep toned, coiled gong. All parts are original to the clock including both door locks, escutcheons and keys. As the photos show, the clock is in the best condition in every way. Email me if you have questions.
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Foster Campos Roxbury Tallcase Clock
 ID: 1224 - This is a fine quality, ca. 2002, Foster Campos Pembroke, Mass Reproduction Simon Willard Roxbury Tallcase Clock. The mahogany case is 88” tall, 21” wide and 11 ½” deep. The door and base have gorgeous mahogany crotch veneer with contrasting corner fans and string inlays. The waist has quarter columns with stop-fluting and brass capitols. The bonnet has full stop-fluted columns with brass capitols. Delicate fretwork and three brass ball and spire finials finish the top of the case. The dial is expertly hand painted with gold accents and floral decorations. The brass hands are fine engraved. The antique 8 day movement has been restored and is in fine running condition. As is typical of Foster Campos’ work, the workmanship is simply the best. Foster has made very few tallcase clocks. This is an opportunity to own a great reproduction of a famous Simon Willard tallcase clock for a tiny fraction of the price of an original. Email me if you have questions.
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James Whitelaw, Edinburgh Tall Case Clock (Sold)
 ID: 1549 - Ca. 1830, James Whitelaw, Edinburgh Scottish Drumhead Grandfather Clock. The flame mahogany case is 83" tall, 18" wide and 9" deep and has the original finish. The 13" painted dial is signed "Whitelaw, Edinburgh". The 8 day weight driven movement strikes the hour on an iron bell. The pendulum and weights are replacements. Otherwise the clock is in fine original condition and ready to enjoy. Email me if you have questions. A similar Whitlaw clock is available at Roderick Antique Clocks for over $10,000.
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Waltham Mahogany Grandfather Clock - Tube Strike (Sold)
Price: $6,500.00
Item ID: 1414 - Ca. 1905, Waltham Clock Company Grandfather Clock. The fine, original finish, mahogany case is 98" tall, 23 1/2" wide and 15" deep. The unusual Roman numeral dial has an engraved , filled and silvered chapter ring with pierced and engraved spandrels and moving moon dial. The dial is signed Waltham Clock Company. The bonnet has 4 ball and spire finials and a superb cast bronze eagle. The 8 day movement strikes the hour and half hour on a large tubular bell. The clock is in the best all original condition and ready to enjoy. Email me if you have questions.
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Tiffany & Co. Mahogany Tallcase Clock (Sold)
Item ID: 1282 - This is a superb, ca. 1895, Tiffany & Company Hall Clock. The mahogany case is exquisite in every detail. The bonnet, waist and base all have full twisted columns with gilt cast Corinthian capitols. Both door locks have gilt cast escutcheons. The case has fine carved details from the feet and base moldings to the edges of the broken arch on the top of the bonnet. Both doors have heavily beveled glass. The dial has gilt pierced and engraved spandrels and engraved dial center, silvered chapter ring and moon phase scale, applied gilt bronze numerals and very unusual moon dial painting. The dial is signed Tiffany & Company, New York. Walter Durfee sold an identical clock under his name.The 8 day, 2 weight time and strike movement is in fine condition striking the hour and half hour on a large deep toned coiled gong. The sound is sweet and resonant. The entire clock is in superb condition and ready to enjoy.
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Tiger Maple Tallcase Clock - The Best! (Sold)
Item ID: 1564 - Tiger Maple Tall Case Clock. The case was built by a highly skilled cabinetmaker from Lebanon, Tennessee named Coffey, in the 1950's. The superb Tiger Maple case has amazing curl in the grain. It appears almost 3 dimensional. The consistency of the grain is superb. The case is 94" tall, 21" wide and 10" deep. The antique, English, 8 day, weight driven, bell strike movement is in fine running condition. The finely painted dial is original to the movement. The numerals have been strengthened. Email me if you have questions. A superb clock by a very talented craftsman. Email me if you have questions.
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Foster Campos Tiger Maple Grandmother Clock (Sold)
This is an rare and unusual, ca. 2004, Foster Campos Tiger Maple Roxbury style Grandmother Clock . The clock is one of only 4 that Foster made and only this clock and one other have the hand painted dial with rocking ship and bell striking movement. The solid tiger maple case is 60" tall and is marked #6 - 04. Foster’s Tiger maple clocks are highly prized and very rarely offered for sale. The grain of the tiger maple is so curly that it looks almost three dimensional. The workmanship is superb! The clock is in as new condition. Email me if you have questions.
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Charles Jacques Carved Oak Grandfather Clock - The Best! (Sold)
Item ID: 1486 - A magnificent, ca. 1900, Charles Jacques Co., 22 Courtland Street, N.Y. carved oak grandfather clock. The clock is a superb example of Victorian clockmaking at it's best. The 102" tall , 22" wide and 16" deep case is highly decorated fine with oak carvings, full reeded columns, dentil moldings, garlands and leaves. The oval waist door has heavily beveled glass. The bonnet has 6 full reeded columns with carved capitols, broken arch and carved finial. The dial has gilt applied numerals finely engraved pierced spandrels, blued steel hands and is signed Chas. Jacques, 22 Courtland St., N.Y. The movement is the finest! Signed J.J. Elliott, London, the 8 day, 3 weight movement plays Westminster, Whittington or St Michael melodies on 8 bells or 9 gongs. Please view the photos very carefully to appreciate the myriad details of this masterpiece. Email me if you have questions.
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