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!
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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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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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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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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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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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Gilbert Regulator No. 9 Standing (Sold)
Item ID: 1270 - This is a ca. 1900, Gilbert Clock Company, Winsted, CT, Regulator No. 9 Standing. The 90" tall and 25" wide oak case has the original finish with fine patina. The clock is complete and all original except for a strip of molding that is missing from the very top center of the case. The molding was removed and the top decoration was moved down 1 inch. It was probably lowered to clear a ceiling. The 12" porcelain dial is perfect. The hands are original. The 8 day, time only, deadbeat escapement movement with center sweep second hand and maintaining power is original to the clock and in fine running condition. The weight, wood pendulum rod and brass pendulum bob are original and in beautiful condition. A very fine standing regulator in truly excellent original condition. Email me if you have questions.
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J. E. Caldwell - Korfhage Tallcase Clock (Sold)
Item ID 1139 - This is a magnificent ca. 1890 Korfhage Tallcase Clock. The clock was retailed by J. E. Caldwell, Philadelphia, PA. Caldwell was a fine quality jeweler comparable to Tiffany in New York. Like Tiffany, Caldwell sold fine quality clocks made by renowned makers under their name. The clock is a superb example of their desire to sell the best. The quartersawn oak case with fine warm original finish is 8' 2" tall. From the carved paw feet, to the carved shell on the base, to the full spiral columns on the waist and bonnet, to the carved shell on the door, to the carving above the dial, to the fine finial at the top, the case is breathtaking. The brass dial has pierced, engraved and gilt spandrels and center and a silvered chapter ring with raised gilt numerals. The dial center proudly bears the J. E. Caldwell name. The upper corners have controls for Chime/Silent and your choice of Westminster Chime or Chime on Eight Bells. The hands are finely cut blued steel. The dial is surmounted by a painted moving moon phase dial with full hemispheres. The patented Korfhage 2 weight movement chiming on 8 cup bells or 5 coiled gongs is in perfect condition. The plates are decorated with a fancy pattern and all steel parts are highly polished. The pendulum and weights are polished and in fine conditon. The pendulum rod has a repair that is not easily seen. The clocks keeps excellent time and the sounds wonderful. This Korfhage Tall Clock is "The Best". All crating shipping and handling will be the responsibility of the winning bidder. I will ceretainly helpin any way that I can. Email me if you have questions.
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John Roberts Carved Dwarf Tallcase Clock (Sold)
Item ID: 1253 - This is a ca. 1890, John Roberts Dwarf Carved Oak Tallcase Clock. English dwarf tallcase clocks are unusual, as are English carved tallcase clocks. This clock is the exceedingly rare combination of both. The finely carved oak case is only 58 1/2" tall, 19" wide and 9 1/2" deep. The case has bracket feet, spiral columns on the base and bonnet, cast and turned capitols, swan's neck pediment with owl finial and exquisite carving throughout. The brass dial with cast spandrels and calendar aperture is 11" in diameter. The a 10" silvered chapter ring is signed John Roberts at the bottom. The hands are blued steel. The 8 day double fusee movement strikes the hour on a iron bell. The movement has been serviced and is in good running order. The clock is completely original. Please view the photos carefully to fully appreciate the details and condition of this very fine and quite unusual clock. Email me if you have questions.
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Smith Patterson - Waltham 5 Tube Grandfather Clock (Sold)
Item ID: C-1180 -
This is a ca. 1922 Waltham 5 Tube Grandfather Clock made for retail by Smith Patterson Company, Boston, Mass. Smith Patterson Co. was a fine quality jeweler comparable to Tiffany in New York. Like Tiffany they retailed the best quality clocks that were actually made by renowned clock makers under the Smith Patterson name. The stately mahogany case has the original finish with fine patina. Standing on 4 paw feet the clock is 8’ 3” tall. The waist of the case has reeded quarter columns with capitols. The door has heavily beveled glass. The bonnet has full reeded columns. The tips of the finials were broken long ago perhaps intentionally to fit a low ceiling. The case has very minor nicks and dings that do not detract from the appearance of the clock. The brass and gilt dial has a silvered chapter ring with Arabic numerals and controls for Chime/Silent and Strike/Silent with moving painted moon phase dial above. The Waltham movement is of the best quality with heavy damascened plates and finely cut gears all beautifully finished. The large chime tubes are marked Waltham Clock Co. The clock is in fine running condition, keeps excellent time and sounds wonderful. The clock is ready to set up and enjoy.
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Walter Durfee Roxbury Tallcase Clock (Sold)
Item ID: 1214 - This is a ca. 1890 Walter Durfee, Providence, Rhode Island, Roxbury Tallcase Clock. Durfee was well known in the late 19th and early 20th century as an antique dealer who sold only the best merchandise. In the early 1880's he traveled to England looking for antiques for import to the US. The first clocks that he imported were fine quality bracker clocks by John Creed Jennens. They were a success so he commissioned and imported 2 train grandfather clcoks that were reproductions of 100+ year old antiques. This clock is from that period. Later Durfee imported the huge tubular chime clocks that made him so famous. This superb example is solid mahogany. The case is 90 1/2" tall, 21" wide and 11" deep. The clock is entirely original from the gorgeous finish to the heavy brass capitols to the fretwork and fine finials with gilt eagles to the brass dial with gilt cast spandrels and silvered chapter, calendar and seconds rings. The 8 day time and strike movement is of the best quality. The clock is in fine running condition and strikes the hour and half hour on a coiled gong of very fine tone. The dial has lost some of the fill in the engraved numerals but still looks fine. The clock is ready to enjoy. Please view the photos to fully appreciate the details and truly superb workmanship that is typical of Walter Durfee clocks. Email me if you have questions.
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William Vogt Scottish Drumhead Tallcase Clock (Sold)
Item ID 1235 - This is a ca. 1860, William Vogt, Glasgow Scottish Drumhead Tallcase Clock. The mahogany veneered case is 76 1/2" tall, 20 1/2" wide and 10" deep. The removble bonnet has scroll decorations at it's base. The waist is tapered with chamfered corners. The base with figured mahogany panel has a tapered skirt at the bottom and sits on bun feet. The original finish has very fine patina. The signed 13" dial with 12" chapter ring is gorgeous. The time, strike and calendar movement has been serviced and is in fine running condition. The clock is completely original except for the replacement weights. Please view the photos carefully to appreciate the truly fine condition of this Scottish drumhead tallcase. Email me if you have questions.
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