Wayne Cline Diamondhead Banjo Clock (Sold)
Item ID#: 1198 - This is a ca. 1972, Wayne Cline, Bowling Green, Kentucky, Diamondhead Banjo clock. It is a reproduction of the famous Daniel Munroe clock. The workmanship is impeccable as is typical of Wayne’s clocks. The case is 42” tall, 11¼” wide and 4” deep. The unusual, upside down, 8 day weight driven movement with passing hour strike on a bell is marked Kilbourne & Protor. This is a very early Cline clock since the case is not numbered. I talked with Wayne about the clock and he dated it to 1972 and said that the glasses and dial were painted by his wife, Nancy Cline. The clock is in very fine completely original condition. This very desireable early clock is in good running order. Email me if you have questions.
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Elmer Stennes Girandole - The Best! (Sold)
Item ID: 1550 - This is a ca. 1959, Elmer Stennes, Weymouth, Mass, Girandole Banjo Clock. Stennes produced superb quality reproductions of early American shelf, wall and floor clocks from about 1950 to 1975. His clocks are prized by collectors. The gilt girandole is a copy of the famous Lemuel Curtis Girandole of 1815. The case is marked 8 - 9 the eight girandole that he made in 1959. The classic reverse-painted "Patent" throat glass and convex "Aurora" tablet glass are in mint condition. While the glasses are not signed they are certainly the work of Mary Ann Picasio. The mahogany and gilt case has finely carved details and gilt cast eagle finial. The dial is properly signed and has the "bee" logo. The 8 day weight driven movement is in good running order. The clock is a totally original example, in magnificent, as new, condition and guaranteed to be a genuine Stennes. Email me if you have questions.
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Wayne Cline Girandole Clock (Sold)
Item ID: 1202 - Wayne Cline Girandole Clock. This masterpiece is an authentic replica of the famous, ca. 1815, Lemuel Curtis Girandole. The beautifully gilt case is 45" tall with an 8" dial signed Wayne R. Cline, Bowling Green, Ky. The gilt eagle is cast brass. The Constitution and Guerriere glasses are signed by the artist - Tom Moberg. The clock is marked 23 inside the lower door and has the serial number 02361703 on the back. The 8 day weight driven movement runs fine and keeps excellent time. Since the original Curtiss Girandole is selling for over $200,000, this fine reproduction is a compelling alternative. This superb timepiece is ready to hang and enjoy for generations to come.
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Elmer Stennes Lyre Clock - MCIP (Sold)
 Item ID: 1715 - Elmer Stennes MCIP Lyre 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 carving to finish is simply superb. He is well known and his clocks are sought by knowledgeable collectors. This example has all of the expected Stennes markings - signed dial, bee logo on the dial, proper weight, movement, pendulum and tiedown and case markings - 15 - 72 and MCIP. The reverse painted glasses are signed with the initials of Mary Ann Picasio. The clock is in as new condition. Please email me if you have questions.
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Foster Campos Presentation Banjo - #36 - 80 (Sold)
Item ID: 1555 - Foster Campos created some of the finest reproductions of early American banjo clocks that have ever been made. They are highly prized by collectors. This is a ca. 1980 example of his Willard Presentation Banjo Clock. The 40" tall solid mahogany case has exquisitely executed crossbanded veneer and string inlays, and highly polished cast brass bezel, sidearms and eagle finial. The case is numbered 36 - 80. The nautical theme, reverse painted glasses are signed by the artist, Tom Moberg. The workmanship is superb. The high quality, signed, 8 day, weight driven movement is a fine timekeeper. The clock is in as new condition in every way. This timepiece will be a fine family heirloom for generations to come. Please view the photos for additional information and email me if you have questions.
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Wayne Cline Girandole Clock (Sold)
Item ID: 1243 - Wayne Cline Girandole Clock. This masterpiece is an authentic replica of the famous, ca. 1815, Lemuel Curtis Girandole. The beautifully gilt case is 45" tall with an 8" dial signed Wayne R. Cline, Bowling Green, Ky. The gilt eagle is cast brass. The Aurora glasses are signed by the artist - Tom Moberg. The clock is marked 25 inside the lower door and has the serial number C2561902 on the back. The 8 day weight driven movement runs fine and keeps excellent time. Since the original Curtiss Girandole is selling for over $200,000, this fine reproduction is a compelling alternative. This superb timepiece is ready to enjoy for generations to come.
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Seth Thomas Regulator No.1 - Advertising (Sold)
Item ID: 1312 - Early Seth Thomas Regulator No. 1 with reverse painted advertising door glass. The rosewood veneered case is 33 tall. The clock has been completely and expertly restored including an entirely new solid rosewood bezel. The case is beautifully refinished. The gilding around the lower glass is original. The advertising door glass which says"Benedict's Time, 171 Broadway" is original with the background reblacked. Benedict Brothers was a jeweler in New York in the 1880's when the clock was made. The 12" dial has been repainted. The original paper label and paper beat scale are in mint condition. The 8 day weight movement has been serviced and is in fine running condition. The clock is ready to enjoy. Email me if you have questions.
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David Wood Newburyport Mass Shelf Clock Commissioned by Mike Basch (Sold)
Item ID: 1328 - This is a ca. 1970 Michael Basch commissioned reproduction David Wood, Newburyport Massachusetts Shelf Clock. The 34" tall mahogany and mahogany veneer case is of the finest construction. From the dovetail joints on the bottom of the case to the huge dovetails which mount the movement rails to the case to the finely detailed inlays and crossbanding on the doors to the carved fretwork on the top of the case, the clock is truly a work of art. The thick and heavy steel dial is expertly painted and in mint condition. The steel hands are finely cut and blued. The quality of the 8 day time only movement is equal to the quality of the case. The finish is and patina are absolutely superb. The clock is in excellent running condition and ready to simply be enjoyed. In researching the clock I talked with Mike Basch's son who said that his dad commissioned 11 of these David Wood Shelf clocks and 11 Cummins banjo clocks. He does not know who was commissioned to build the clocks but he noted that his dad worked closely with Elmer Stennes on other projects. An original David Wood Shelf Clock recently sold on Ebay for $26,100. This reproduction is certainly a fine alternative at a fraction of the price. Please view the photos for additional information and email me if you have questions.
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Seth Thomas Regulator No. 31 (Sold)
 ID: 1453 - This is a ca. 1909, Seth Thomas Regulator No. 31. These large Seth Thomas wall regulators are becoming difficult to find, especially in the fine condition of this example. The oak case is 68" tall and 25" wide. The dial is 18" in diameter. The clock has a commanding presence. The original finish was renewed and rubbed out long ago. The patina is gorgeous. The dial was expertly repainted and has good age. The glass is wavy and original to the case. The door has all 3 original locks. The fine quality, 8 day, No. 68, movement which mounts to a massive cast iron frame, has cut steel pinions, Graham deadbeat escapement and maintaining power. The original brass weight has knurled top and bottom. The 1 1/8" pendulum rod, 10 lb bob and beat scale are all original. The clock is a highly accurate timekeeper and is in fine funning condition. View the photos carefully for additional information. Email me if you have questions.
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Seth Thomas Regulator No. 31 - Mahogany (Sold)
Item ID: 1574 - Ca. 1909, Seth Thomas Regulator No 31 in mahogany. These large Seth Thomas wall regulators are becoming difficult to find, especially in the fine condition of this example. The mahogany case is 68" tall and 25" wide. The fine original dial is 18" in diameter. The case has the original finish with fine patina. The glass is wavy and original to the case. The door has all 3 original locks. The fine quality, 8 day, No. 68, movement which mounts to a massive cast iron frame, has cut steel pinions, Graham deadbeat escapement and maintaining power. The original brass weight has knurled top and bottom. The 1 1/8" pendulum rod, 10 lb bob and beat scale are all original. The clock is a highly accurate timekeeper and is in fine funning condition. View the photos carefully for additional information. Email me if you have questions.
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