Auction Lot 1130-1145

Vienna, Austria, 30 Day, single weight regulator, Biedermeier period, in a slender mahogany veneer case with satinwood accents or banding along the edges, and with polished steel pendulum rod, and sharp edged brass pendulum, with brass rear, and the two piece silvered brass dial surrounded with engine turned brass bezels (inner and outer), c1835
Estimate: $4,000.00 - $6,000.00

Condition Report: best described as a modified "Dachluhr", the angled top with a flat section in the center and each side. Case retains its original veneer, with some minor chips and repairs. The well made Viennese movement, has 5 wheels in the train, winds to the left. The "tail" of the minute hand has been missing for some time. One shortcoming is that the turned brass top support for the pendulum has been moved, leaving 3 extra holes in the case back. Numerals have been recently painted and are a bit wider than this age of clock calls for, however they are very well done. Threaded thumb-turn stabilizers for case bottom are lacking [bases are there], Otherwise in very good original condition. Dial diameter 7" Overall Ht = 37"

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Simon Franklin in Wien, Austria, Vienna regulator, case with rosewood graining, door with scrolled corbels, bowed, fluted top with conforming cavetto cornice, bottom with curved moldings and applied carved drop, signed Roman numeral white enamel dial, pierced blued steel hands, brass, 8 days, 3 train grand sonnerie striking movement, polished brass pendulum and weights, c1860
Estimate: $1,000.00 - $1,400.00

Condition Report: case surface darkened, careful cleaning would reveal the hidden graining, a few minor splits, carved drop replaced, top crest and finials missing, front glass broken, dial with minor scratches and hairline at 11:00, minute hand dark, needs rebluing, movement ticks and strikes, pendulum with minor dents, weights with minor ding and tarnish, Ht 40 1/2"

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Vienna, Austria, small single weight regulator, late Biedermeier period, grid pendulum, eight day duration, c1855
Estimate: $750.00 - $1,000.00

Condition Report: Overall excellent condition, except as noted. The porcelain dial is perfect with NO hairlines nor chips; retains original winding grommet (be sure to use a key small enough for opening); good cast floral motif bezel with about half of original gilding intact. Has an interesting grid-iron pendulum. The non-original shortcoming on the clock is a solid mahogany lower base [5"],that was purpose made for the clock, and then entire case back stained to match. Otherwise a good old clock. Diameter of chapter ring = 4.125 inches (10.5cm), length of pendulum = 18", overall Ht = 36"

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Germany, Vienna regulator, stained hardwood and walnut veneer case, architectural case with divided door, applied, carved split columns, removable carved crest, and applied stamped brass ornament, Roman numeral white enamel dial , pierced steel hands, brass 3 train, weight driven, 8 days, time and strike, movement with grand sonnerie striking, brass pendulum with ebonized wooden rod, and 3 brass weights, c1910
Estimate: $700.00 - $900.00

Condition Report: case with minor insect damage, stamped ornaments added, veneer with minor splits and lifting, also with stain applied over an older finish, added piece of molding at base, removable crest replaced, upper and lower rails on right side replaced, dial with minor scratches, center grommet replaced, movement dirty, ticks and strikes correctly, steel parts with some rust and oxidation, pendulum good, weights with minor scratches and residue, Still an impressive clock. Ht 48"

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Vienna, Austria, single weight timepiece "Vienna Regulator", unusual transitional grained case with oval glass in door. 8 days duration, c1860
Estimate: $700.00 - $900.00

Condition Report: Although a top trim appears to be replaced by only 2 finials, the clock is otherwise in very good original condition, with original movement intact. Retains one piece flat porcelain dial in excellent condition and with original hands. Brass pendulum bob is fine with no scratches nor dents. Movement is held in place on 4 brass posts attached to a brass backing. Ht 42"

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A. Redier, a Paris, french ebonized wood 30 day, spring brass movement, time only, "Pendule Calendrier" calendar clock, c1890
Estimate: $600.00 - $800.00

Condition Report: there is a 5-language instruction sheet inside the hinged back door, indicating the maker and operation. The three white paper rollers have been renewed, The case's black paint remains in good glossy condition with small dings and scratches. The porcelain dial, with a few chips and cracks, is signed "Bremond a Cette". The month-running single-train movement is signed and trademarked. Ht 18"

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Austria, Vienna regulator, rosewood veneered case with glazed front and sides, the top with simple beveled molding, door with small diameter columns with carved wooden capitals and turned bases, the bottom with incurved bracket, also with applied, carved ornament, Roman numeral, white enamel dial with gilt bezel, pierced blued steel hands, weight driven, 8 days, timepiece movement with dead beat escapement and maintaining power, brass pendulum ball with ebonized wooden rod, c1860
Estimate: $600.00 - $900.00

Condition Report: case in an old, darkened polish, with minor dings and scratches, veneers with minor checking, carved ornament at base with old repairs originally with removable crest, now missing, dial figures with loss, hands good, with minor oxidation and bends, pendulum ball polished and lacquered, movement clean, ticks, weight with dent, cap and bottom loose, and with incorrect hook, Ht 38"

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Clocks- 2 (Two): the first a miniature Vienna style, 8 days, timepiece, walnut case with ebonized trim, Roman numeral white enamel dial, late 19th century, the other a French miniature tall clock, mahogany bombe case with applied gilt ornaments, Roman numeral white enamel dial, 8 days, time and strike, pendule a Paris movement signed "Maple & Co. Paris", c1900
Estimate: $600.00 - $800.00

Condition Report: Vienna with some splits and repairs to case front, movement ticking, Ht 17 1/4", the tall model with loss to gilding on ornaments, top ornament replaced, both mainsprings fully wound, not running; mov't appears complete. Ht 19"

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Vienna regulator, eight days, time only, single brass, weight driven movement in a walnut case with ebonized highlights and white enamel dial, serial number 32573, c1875
Estimate: $600.00 - $800.00

Condition Report: the case retains some of its original finish. The dial has a hairline through the center. Dial, movement and bracket has matching serial #'s. The lower finial is absent. Ht 32"

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Vienna, Austria, small single weight timepiece, transitional period, with smooth turned half columns and finials, c1860
Estimate: $600.00 - $900.00

Condition Report: old finials perhaps started life on a different clock, as their stems are not perfect fits, however they look OK. The clock is otherwise in excellent original condition, with great hands, perfect dial, good weight and no dents in pendulum. Case finish is original, nicely waxed. The pendulum stick has a break near the top. Diameter of chapter ring = 4 1/4" (11 cm), overall Ht of case = 29"

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German Zappler shelf clock, gilt sheet brass repousse case in the baroque style, engraved Roman numeral arcaded brass dial, steel hands, brass, 30 hours, timepiece movement with verge escapement, 18th century
Estimate: $500.00 - $700.00

Condition Report: repousse front with minor losses, tarnished, a few remnants of gilding remain, dial and hands dirty, movement running, poor quality repairs to barrel and great wheel, Ht 12 3/4"

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Austrian 2 day grand sonnerie gilt-wood picture frame hanging clock, gong base signed "M. Miller & Sohn", c1840
Estimate: $400.00 - $600.00

Condition Report: the gilding still is in good condition with some losses on the outer door but much better on the visible front inside. The white porcelain dial has some chips around the winding and screw holes. The thread-suspension movement is dark but seems to function properly, but the rate-adjusting arbor is bent and detached. Case is 23" x 18" x 6"

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Dutch Friesian, 30 hours, weight-driven time, strike and alarm Stoelklok with painted wood hooded wall bracket, crown wheel and verge escapement, c1820
Estimate: $400.00 - $600.00

Condition Report: the paint has worn and faded on the wood and metal surfaces, but the overall condition is good for its age. The movement needs cleaning but appears to function properly. The alarm hand is absent, as are the weight chains. Heavy and fragile for shipping. Overall height of bracket is 27"

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German origin, "Vienna Regulator", 3-weight, Grand Sonnerie double door, walnut cased wall clock with melodious rod quarter striking, the dial and pendulum with female, Art Nouveau decorations, c1900
Estimate: $400.00 - $700.00

Condition Report: the replaced smooth weights do not have Nouveau decorations. Some of the veneer on the case has bubbled up, and the finish is distressed; the top trim is new, stained to match, top left return molding repaired. The movement has been serviced, re-bushed, re-strung and oiled and seems to run and strike fine. Movement mounts to 4 turned brass posts on bracket. Note the trademark on rear of movement is one we have not seen, it shows an armored clad rider on a rearing horse, facing right; we looked in Kochmann's book and on the internet and could not find this trademark. If someone knows, kindly share. Ht 47"

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German wall clock with cow tail pendulum, gilt sheet brass repousse case in the baroque style, engraved Roman numeral brass dial, brass hands, brass, 30 hours, time and strike, weight driven movement with verge escapement, with cast iron weight, 18th century
Estimate: $300.00 - $500.00

Condition Report: case front with bends and deformation, dirty, tarnished, dial and hands dirty, movement complete, also very dirty, strike train will run, time train is reluctant, needs service, one weight missing, Ht 15"

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Remember, Germany, walnut, 8 days, time and quarter striking 3-weight Vienna regulator, c1890
Estimate: $300.00 - $400.00

Condition Report: the large, ornate and impressive case is in very nice restored condition with a soft glossy finish. A top crest is present but appears to be a too-small replacement. The black rear panel and pendulum stick have newer paint, and two little black panels are absent from the door top. The white enamel dial has a repair by the 11. Two dial grommets are loose but included, and one weight does not match the other two. The movement has the maker stamp on its back plate. Ht 49"

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