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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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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Fine Quality Quartersawn Oak Grandfather Clock (Sold)
Item ID: 1089 - This is a high grade, unsigned, ca. 1900, Grandfather Clock. The quartersawn oak case is 91" tall, 19 1/2" wide and 14 1/4" deep. The clock is of the best quality in materials, joinery and finish. The case has full round fluted columns on the bonnet and waist. The grilles on the side of the bonnet are cast bronze. The finials are also cast bronze. Each finial weights about 1 pound! The back of the case is finished almost to the same standard as the front. The clock is original in every detail and in superb condition. The dial and door glass are both heavily bezeled. The heavy brass dial is beautifully engraved. The chapter ring is silvered and engraved. The bronze numerals are gilt. The moon phase dial is painted with stars on a dark blue background. The dial surround is silvered. In keeping with the case, the 8 day time and strike movment is of very fine quality. The movement while unsigned appears to be made by Elliott. The clock has been serviced. It is a fine timekeeper and sounds fantastic as it strikes the hour and half hour on a huge deep toned resonant coiled gong. The depth and weight of the strike continues to astound me. The clock is ready to enjoy for many years. The most surprising fact about this clock is that the maker of such a fine piece did not sign it!
Click above to hear this clock.
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Camerden Foster New York Elliott Chiming Hall Clock (Sold)
Item ID: 1213 - This is a ca.1904 Elliott, London Chiming Hall Clock made for Camerden & Foster, New York. The magnificent quarter sawn oak case is 8’ 3” tall, 24 ¼” wide and 17 ½” deep. The bonnet has 3 reeded brass finials. The clock is gorgeous in every way. From the paw feet to the carved leaves below the quarter columns, to the Corinthian capitols, to the bonnet with full fluted columns, carvings and 3 reeded brass finials the clock is a masterpiece. The brass dial has pierced and engraved spandrels with engraved and silvered chapter ring and gilt numerals. The painted moon dial has minor flaking but looks fine. Please view the photos carefully to appreciate the fine details. The superb quality, signed, Elliott movement plays the Westminster melody on 4 gongs and strikes the hour on the 5th gong. The pendulum bob is engraved “Margaretta S. Craig 1889-1904”. The clock is in fine running condition. Email me if you have questions.
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E. Howard & Co. Grandfather Clock (Sold)
Item ID: 1285 - Ca. 1885 E. Howard & Company Gong Chiming Grandfather Clock. The superb quality 101" tall oak case has exquisite Northwind theme carvings on the base and the bonnet. The photos tell much more than words. The waist has full spiral columns. The sides of the waist and base have raised panels. The carved paw feet are newer as are the finials and carved crest. E. Howard quarter chiming grandfather clocks are exceedingly rare. The 3 train, 5 gong Westminster chime movement is mentioned in the Howard catalogs as an option. I have talked with several longtime Howard collectors and only one of them had actually seen an example of the movement in this clock. The movement is signed E. Howard & Co, Boston on the front plate. The quality is typical Howard - the finest. The dial of the clock is also unusual. The entire background is silvered with applied bronze numerals and spandels. The restored moon dial has gold leaf moon and stars. The hands are blued steel. The clock is in fine running order and plays the Westminster melody on the quarters with fine tone. Please view the photos carefully to fully appreciate the myriad details of this fabulous E. Howard Chiming Grandfather Clock.
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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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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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Elliott 5 Gong Tallcase Clock (Sold)
Item ID: 1215 - This is a ca. 1900 Elliott 5 Gong Tallcase Clock. The elegant mahogany case is 97" tall, 22" wide and 14 1/2" deep. The case is in beautiful condition. The finish is original with fine warm patina. The base is decorated with a large rosette. The waist has fluted quarter colums. The bonnet has fluted columns with carved leaves, shell and 2 rosettes above the door. The finials are perfect to the top of their spires. The brass dial is engraved with a rather unusual floral patternwith silvered chapter ring and applied gilt numerals. The hands are blued steel. The moon dial has some flaking but looks good. The signed Elliott movement plays the Westminster melody on 4 coiled gongs and strikes the hour on the 5th gong. The movement has been serviced and is in fine running and chiming conditon. Email me if you have questions.
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Elmer Stennes Roxbury Tallcase Clock (Sold)
Item ID: 1134 - This is an Elmer Stennes Roxbury Grandfather Clock. Elmer Stennes of One Tick Tock Lane, East Weymouth, MA created fine quality reproductions of Willard banjo clocks, Lyre clocks, girandole clocks, Massachusetts shelf clocks, grandmother clocks and grandfather clocks from about 1950 to 1975. The workmanship on his clocks from joinery to inlays to finish is simply superb. He is well known and his clocks are sought by knowledgeable collectors. This is his Willard Roxbury Tallcase Clock. The 85 1/2" tall solid cherry case has contrasting string, floral, fan, eagle and crossbanded inlays. The fluted quarter columns on the waist and full columns on the bonnet have brass capitols. The brass finials sit on chimneys that are also delicately inlaid. The top of the bonnet has finely cut fretwork. The case has the Stennes logo on the door and is stamped #10. The painted dial, with Elmer O. Stennes, Weymouth, Mass signature, has a very minor chip at the left winding arbor. The rocking ship above the dial has an unusual background which concave creating a 3 dimensional appearance. The 8 day, Keininger, weight driven, movement has bim bam strike on 2 large bells. The clock is in good running order, keeps excellent time and is striking properly. Please view the photos carefully to fully appreciate this fine clock. All crating shipping and handling will be the responsibility of the buyer. I will assist in any way that I can. Delivery is possible for a reasonable fee. Email me if you have questions.
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Colonial Clock Co. Inlaid Mahogany Grandfather Clock (Sold)
Item ID: 1033 - This is a ca. 1920, Colonial Clock Company time and strike grandfather clock in a spectacularly inlaid mahogany case. The case is 87 3/4" tall, 22 1/4" wide and 14 1/4" deep. Contrasting crossbanded and string inlays decorate front and sides of the base, waist and bonnet, and both doors and the moldings. Full tapered fluted columns frame the waist and bonnet. The workmanship is exquisite. The lower door has thick beveled glass. The 12" square brass dial has engraved spandrels. The hands are pierced blued steel. The German, 8 day movement strikes the hour and half hour on a large resonant coiled gong. The movement is marked Colonial Mfg. Co. 8691. The clock is in very fine condition in every way. Email us if you have questions.
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English Astronomical Regulator (Sold)
Item ID: 1305 - This is a superb ca. 1870 English Standing Astronomical Regulator. The clock has the classic styling of the English Victorian Astro. The mahogany case is 84 1/2" tall, 23 1/2" wide and 14" deep. The exquisite carvings below the dial and at the bottom of the door are in perfect condition. The back board of the case behind the pendulum is finely figured flame mahogany. The clock is in mint conditionin every way. The 13" dial is silvered heavy brass with the original hands. The movement is a work of art. From the six heavy pillars, to the finely cut gears with delicate spokes, to the polished plates, the movement is of superb quality. The pendulum has a wood rod and a very heavy brass bob. The pulley is original. The weight is original. The clock keeps very accurate time. Please view the photos for additonal information and email me if you have questions
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