Birge & Fuller Candlestick Wagon Spring Shelf Clock (Sold)
Item ID: 1200 - This is a very fine example of the exceedingly rare, 8 day, Birge & Fuller, Bristol, CT, Candlestick Wagon Spring Shelf Clock. The mahogany case is 26" tall, 14" wide and 4" deep. The case is completely original with no veneer repairs and the finish is original with fine patina. The dial is original although the floral decoration in the corners was probably added some time long ago. The hands are original as is the pendulum bob. Both glasses have been professionally repainted on the original glass and are gorgeous. The label reads " Patent Accelerating Lever Spring, Eight Day Brass Clocks Made for sale wholesale & retail by Birge & Fuller, Bristol, Conn". The signed 8 day movement is powered by a leaf or wagon spring mounted to the bottom of the case. The power of the wagon spring is transmitted to a torque converter above the spring by chains and from there to the movement by cables. The ingenious movement has been serviced and is in fine running condition.
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Henri Jacot Grand Sonnerie Carriage Clock (Sold)
Item ID: 1630 - Henri Jacot Grand Sonnerie Carriage Clock. Henri Jacot created the finest carriage clocks made in Paris in the late 19th century. The superb workmanship on these elegant clocks is immediately evident upon inspection. The gorge case is superb. The porcelain dial and blued steel hands are perfect.The movement backplate is stamped with the Jacot logo and serial number 8617 dating the clock to about 1885. The bottom of the case has a lever for selecting Full Grand Sonnerie, Quarters or Silent. The movement is in fine condition, running and striking properly. Email me if you have questions.
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Swiss Subminiature Carriage Clock (Sold)
Item ID: 1637 - Swiss Sub-miniature Carriage Clock with original case. The total height of the case is 3". The sterling silver clock is only 2 1/2" tall handle up. 8 day time only movement. Original key mounted in the case under the movement. The clock is in good running order. Email me if you have questions.
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Dwerrihouse & Ogston Skeleton Clock (Sold)
Item ID: 1642 - Dwerrihouse & Ogston Skeleton Clock. Fine single fusee movement with unusual vertical, balance wheel escapement and maintaining power. The balance pivots are jeweled. The silvered dial is 3 1/2" in diameter with a 1 3/4" seconds bit. The silvered nameplate is engraved Dwerrihouse & Ogston, 27 Davies St., Berkeley Square. The baseplate is also silvered. The clock sits on the original rosewood base. The glass dome is replaced. The overall height is 12". Britten's "Old Clocks and Watches and Their Makers" lists Dwerrihouse and Ogston 27 Davies ST., Berkeley Square, London from 1835 to 1842. The clock is in good running order. Email me if you have questions.
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Birge, Mallory & Co. Triple Decker Column & Splat Shelf Clock (Sold)
Item ID: 1106 - This is a ca. 1838, Birge, Mallory & Company, Bristol, Connecticut Triple Decker Column & Splat Shelf Clock. The beautiful mahogany case is in excellent restored condition. The grain of the mahogany and the patina of the finish are gorgeous. The reverse painted lower door glasses were professionally re-done by an old-time York , Pennsylvania clock tablet (glass)painter. The inside label is original and in excellent condition. The pendulum bob, pulley dust covers; upper door glass; dial and hands are all original and excellent. The original silvered mirror is in the crescent-shaped opening in the dial. It can be raised to allow the owner to see into the movement...for adjustments, if necessary. The strap brass eight-day movement has been professionally cleaned and runs and strikes perfectly. This is an exceptionally fine well restored early American shelf clock that is the best condition and ready to enjoy. Email me if you have questions.
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Wayne Cline Lighthouse Clock (Sold)
Item ID: 1424 - This auction is a Wayne Cline Williard Lighthouse Clock. The clock is Waynes reproduction of the famous Willard Lighthouse Clock. The clock is 33" tall and 9" in diameter. The case is solid mohogany with brass feet and cast brass plaques on the front. The glass dome is hand blown. The dial and 8 day weight driven movement are signed Wayne R. Cline Bowling Green, KY. The clock is in as new condition and is in good running order. Considering that the original Willard Lighthouse Clocks are now worth $150,000 and up this clock is a compelling alternative. Please view the photos carefully to fully appreciate this superb timepiece. Email me if you have questions.
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Boston Clock Co. Queen Anne Carriage Clock (Sold)
Item ID: 1062 - This is a circa 1890, Boston Clock Company “Queen Anne” carriage clock. The brass case is 6½” tall with perfect beveled glass on all 4 sides. The porcelain dial with gilded surround is in beautiful condition. The 7 jewel, 8 day, time only movement has gilded plates and runs well. This is a fine example of a rare clock. Email me if you have questions.
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Elmer Stennes MCIP Pillar & Scroll Shelf Clock (Sold)
This is a ca. 1970, Elmer Stennes MCIP Pillar & Scroll Shelf Clock. The clock is in as new condition in every way. The clock is totally original. The solid mahogany case is 30 1/4" tall and 17 1/4" wide. The painted metal dial is 10 1/2" square. The case is marked MCIP, #37, 70. The 8 day time and strike movement is in fine running condition. This is a truly fine example of the superb craftsmanship of Elmer Stennes and a very desireable MCIP clock.I guarantee the clock to be an authentic Stennes. Please view the photos carefully to fully. Email me if you have questions.
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Foster Campos Willard Shelf Clock - #3 -85 (Sold)
Item ID: 1482 - This is a ca. 1985 Foster Campos Aaron Willard Shelf Clock. Foster Campos of Pembroke, Mass is a very well known and respected maker of fine quality reproductions of early American shelf, banjo and grandmother clocks. This clock is a replica of Aaron Willard's 1815 Shelf Clock. The mahogany case is 37" tall, 12 1/2" wide and 6" deep. The clock sits on 4 solid brass ball feet. The reverse painted nautical glasses with gold leaf are signed by the artist, Tom Moberg. The upper glass is marked Foster Campos, Pembroke, Mass. The painted dial is dished and has hand crafted hands. The case is marked #3 - 85. The clock is in as new condition. The 8 day weight driven movement with passing strike on the hour is in fine running condition. Please view the photos for additional information and email me if you have questions.
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Chelsea Cabinet No. 18 (Sold)
Item ID: 1596 - Chelsea Cabinet No. 18 with superb original Verdi case, Verdi special dial with brass hands and numerals. House strike. The best!
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