Auction Lot 50-79

Year Clock Co., New York, A. D. Crane's Patent six-ball spring driven, brass fusee movement with rotary pendulum, model D.2 striking year clock.
Estimate: $2,000.00 - $2,500.00

Condition Report: Ebonized cherry case has scattered paint loss. Original paper under glass dial and fancy dial bezel. Hands are original. Brass mountings have lost a lot of their gilding, but all are intact. Original six-ball pendulum has a replaced rod. Suspension spring is broken, but the brass holder for the pendulum is included. A very nice bright green papered interior. Original acid etched door glass. A good example of a rare clock

Dimensions: 12in x 22.25in x 7.5in

Circa: 1848

Joseph Ives, New York, 8 day, time and strike, weight brass and iron plate movement mirror clock.
Estimate: $1,250.00 - $1,750.00

Condition Report: Mahogany and mahogany veneered case with curly maple veneer on the corbels in an old finish. Bottom left corner block has a small veneer piece missing. Both ears on the scrolls have been repaired. Original top tablet has scattered loss. Original dial has been repainted. Original hands. Bottom tablet is by Moberg but broken original is included. Replaced mirror. Nice set of original finials. Replaced pendulum bob. No weights.

Dimensions: 19.5in x 53in x 6in

Circa: 1818

Birge & Fuller, Bristol, Conn. Steeple on Frame with Candle Finials shelf clock with an wagon spring driven, 8 day, time and strike movement.
Estimate: $1,200.00 - $1,600.00

Condition Report: The case finish has lost its finish. There is minor veneer loss on the case. The original painted dial is in good condition with some loss at the mounting points. The movement is signed. The hands are original. The upper door glasses are original with the lower glass maintaining its original design and blue painted border. The lower glass door is also original with a small crack on the lower right side and some minor loss to the design on the glass. This glass also has a painted blue border with loss in the top right of the glass which is currently covered with a strip of blue tape. The wagon spring mechansim has been painted gold. A nice finish would make this a very presentable example.

Dimensions: 13.75in x 25.25in x 4in

Circa: 1846

Joseph Chadwick, Boscawen, New Hampshire, dwarf clock, 8 day, time and passing bell strike, weight driven movement in a coffin-style walnut case with painted metal dial
Estimate: $1,200.00 - $1,500.00

Condition Report: the case retains an old finish. The risers are replacements and the dial surround is later. The seatboard has been shaved on one side. The dial retains its original paint and is in excellent condition. The clock has a wonderful appearance and presents nicely.

Dimensions: 11.5in x 39in x 7in

Circa: 1810

Birge & Fuller, Bristol, Conn., (sold by J. J. & W. Beals, Boston) steeple on frame shelf clock with a wagon spring driven 30 hour time and strike movement in a mahogany veneered case.
Estimate: $1,100.00 - $1,400.00

Condition Report: The case has been refinishewd and has some veneer loss on the lower right front molding. The original painted dial has minor loss at the winding holes and the mounting points. The hands are period, but probably not original. The upper door glasses are original with the lower glass displaying a beautiful colored vase framed by a white border. The lower door tablet is in excellent original condition. Two of the finials show very minor loss at the top. The wagon springs chains have been replaced by wire. The case has an interior Birge and Fuller label with an overpasted label from J. J. & W. Beals in Boston. .

Dimensions: 12.5in x 23.5in x 4in

Circa: 1846

E. C. Brewster, Bristol, Conn., Round Gothic shelf clock with a spring driven, 8 day time and rack strike fusee movement in a mahogany veneered case.
Estimate: $1,000.00 - $1,200.00

Condition Report: The case retains some old, if not original, finish. The original painted dial is signed "E. C. Brewster, Bristol, Ct" and is in excellent condition. The minute hand is original, the hour hand is not. The movement is stamped with serial number 4070. The acid etched tablet appears original. The door lock is currently loose and needs to be fixed. A scarce very early fusee clock.

Dimensions: 10.5in x 19in x 4.5in

Circa: 1839

Joseph Ives, New York, 8 day, time and strike, weight brass and iron plate movement mirror wall clock.
Estimate: $1,000.00 - $1,200.00

Condition Report: Mahogany and mahogany veneered case in an old finish has a repair to one of the original scroll tips. One small piece of cove molding next to the right chimney is missing. Original painted dial has small damage at 6:30. Original hands. Original bottom tablet has scattered loss. Top tablet is a replacement. Finials are not original as these clocks used oversized Terry type finials. Blue-green painted interior.

Dimensions: 20in x 54in x 5.5in

Circa: 1818

Unknown, most likely Maine, 30 hour, weight iron and brass weight shelf timepiece. There were several Quaker clockmakers in Maine who made movements using iron plates and brass wheels.
Estimate: $1,000.00 - $1,500.00

Condition Report: Maple and birdseye maple case using solid and thick veneer in an old finish in nice condition. Original painted iron dial signed "W-W" is soiled and has a very small loss at the bottom mounting pin. Original pendulum. A very nice pair of handmade hands.

Dimensions: 11.5in x 27in x 4in

Circa: 1810

Birge & Fuller, Bristol, Conn., (sold by J. J. Beals, Boston) steeple on frame shelf clock with a wagon spring driven 30 hour time and strike movement in a mahogany veneered case.
Estimate: $900.00 - $1,200.00

Condition Report: The case retains some original finish. There is very minor veneer loss/repair. The original painted dial, labelled "J. J. Beals, Boston" shows paint loss at the winding holes. The hands are old, but mismatched and not original to this clock. The strike side wagon spring chain is missing. The upper door glasses are both original. with the lower glass design mostly intact but with some loss to the white border. The lower door glass is original with a beautuful colored design inside a green border and is in excellent condition. The case has an interior Birge and Fuller label with an overpasted label of retailer J. J. Beals in Boston.

Dimensions: 12.5in x 23.5in x 4in

Circa: 1846

J. R. Mills & Co., Belleville New Jersey, Aaron D. Crane's Single-ball year fusee time and strike, spring brass movement shelf clock.
Estimate: $900.00 - $1,200.00

Condition Report: Painted cherry case has loss scattered loss on the base and top. Original pressed dial surround now has a painted dial off another clock. These clocks had a paper dial with a glass front. A picture of the correct dial can be found in NAWCC Bulletin Supplement 16, "Aaron Dodd Crane, An American Original", pg 49. Hands are not original. The door looks to be period and fits the case, but maybe a replacement as the knob on this model uses a screw thread arrangement to lock the door and is placed at the cross bar. The knob on this door it is placed lower down and does not align with existing hole on the case. Original pendulum ball. Nice green label inside. Frosted tablet is missing.

Dimensions: 11.5in x 22.5in x 7in

Circa: 1843

E. Ingraham & Co., Bristol, Conn. early "Venetian" shelf clock with a spring driven, 8 day, time and strike Joseph Ives tin plate movement in a rosewood veneered case. This clock appears to be the same clock pictured on page 353 of Ken Roberts book entitled "The Contribution of Joseph Ives to Connecticut Clock Technology 1810-1862".
Estimate: $850.00 - $1,000.00

Condition Report: The case retains a fair amount of original finish. The dial has been repainted. The hands are original. The upper door glass is original as is the lower glass with floral design. Overall, a nice and very scarce clock. The case bears an excellent Ingraham interior label with and overpasted label describing the brass bushed rolling pinions and the rolling escapement. It is believed that E. Ingraham and N. L. Brewster bought the remaining Ives tin plate movements when Ives died and cased and sold them. A good example of this very scarce clock.

Dimensions: 10.75in x 17.75in x 4.25in

Circa: 1862

Elisha Manross, Bristol, Conn., mahogany "Steeple on Steeple" or double steeple, with uncommon fusee movement, 8 day, time and strike.
Estimate: $750.00 - $1,000.00

Condition Report: overall excellent original condition. Dial has some discoloration and crazing. If you want one double steeple clock, this one has it all. Unusual movement, good original finials, dial, hands, label, finish, etc, and with a pair of superior Fenn tablets, urn at top and birds drinking at a fountain on bottom..

Dimensions: x 26in x

Circa: 1848

Birge & Fuller, Bristol, Conn., 8 day, time and strike wagon spring brass movement steeple on frame or double steeple shelf clock.
Estimate: $600.00 - $900.00

Condition Report: Rosewood veneered case in an old finish has lost the veneer on the front molding, some loss on the base and just above the bottom door. Bottom finials are replaced and the top finials, although old, are a later style. Original frosted center tablet is cracked. Original bottom tablet has some loss to the frosted background. Original painted dial has some loss at the mounted screws and the center. Original hands. Movement is signed. Clean label inside. With finial restoration, this will be a nice example.

Dimensions: 13.5in x 27in x 4in

Circa: 1845

Birge & Fuller, Bristol, Conn., steeple on frame shelf clock with candle finials with a spring driven, 8 day fusee time and strike movement in a mahogany veneered case.
Estimate: $600.00 - $800.00

Condition Report: The case retains some original finish. There is a veneer loss on the lower right return. The original painted dial shows some loss at the mounting points. The hands are original. The movement is signed. Both tablets are original, but have some wear to the design and loss of boarders.

Dimensions: 13.75in x 25.25in x 4in

Circa: 1846

Eli Terry, Plymouth, Conn., 30-hour, time and strike, weight wood movement pillar & scroll shelf clock.
Estimate: $600.00 - $800.00

Condition Report: Mahogany and mahogany veneered case in very nice condition in an old finish. There is a small repair on the right foot. Original painted dial in clean condition for its age has some wear to the chapter ring. Original scrolls and feet. Original painted dial glass has significant loss. There is some damage at the center chimney cap. Original movement and finials. The pewter our hand is original, but the minute hand is a poor attempt at a replacement. Clean label inside.

Dimensions: 17.5in x 29in x 4.75in

Circa: 1825

John Birge, Bristol, Conn., 8 day, time and strike, spring brass detached fusee movement steeple on frame or double steeple shelf clock.
Estimate: $600.00 - $800.00

Condition Report: Mahogany and mahogany veneered case in an old finish has some veneer loss on the base and minor damage to the tips on a couple finials. Dial is a replacement. Both Fenn tablets are original. Original hands. Clean label inside. Movement is stamped "Birge & Fuller".

Dimensions: 13.5in x 26.5in x 4.25in

Circa: 1848

Joseph Ives, Plainville, Conn., 8 day, time and strike, weight brass movement O.G, gilt columns and gilt leaf crest shelf clock. This case has the earlier version of the movement as it has a partial cast iron backplate. The later version made by Hills, Goodrich & Co had full cast iron backplate.
Estimate: $450.00 - $600.00

Condition Report: Mahogany veneered case in an old and possibly original finish has a couple chips on the outer band, some loss on the right side and a little damage on the bottom edge of the door. Original painted dial is in nice condition. Gilt crest and columns are very nice as well. The side mirrors on either side of the columns are missing, but easily replaced. Period mirror is replaced. Minute hand has been repaired. The original label is now attached to a french broadside dated 1886. It may be possible to separate the two. Original weights which are important as they are unique to this model clock.

Dimensions: 17.5in x 30in x 4.5in

Circa: 1842

Ansonia Clock Co., Ansonia, Conn., 3 arm balance, Torsion Candlestick Timepiece with 2 3/4-in. embossed & silvered brass dial, thirty-hour timepiece with 3 small brass cups on the ends of the balance arms, hairspring, and regulator below the movement, back plate stamped Terry Ville Manufacturing Company, Terry Ville, Conn., Patented October 5th, 1852, milk glass pedestal and glass dome,
Estimate: $400.00 - $600.00

Condition Report: This torsion escapement clock was designed and manufactured by Silas B. Terry and can be found with Terryville Mfg. Co. paper dials. However, Silas's cousin, Theodore Terry became head of the Terryville firm about 1854 and was also a partner in the early Ansonia Clock Company, Some of the left over Terryville clocks were fitted with cast metal dials marked "Ansonia Clock Co." and sold by that firm shortly before their Ansonia, Conn. factory was destroyed by fire. Silvering on dial has some oxidation, hands original, stand and dome are good.

Dimensions: x 11in x

Circa: 1854

Mark Leavenworth, Waterbury, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight driven, wood movement miniature pillar & scroll shelf clock.
Estimate: $2,500.00 - $3,000.00

Condition Report: Mahogany veneered case in what looks to be an original finish. Replaced right foot. Minor damage on the front skirt next to the right foot. Bottom original scroll tips have been broken and repaired. Someone tried to glue on the center chimney caps and left excess glue on the surface. Left chimney cap has a little damage on the one corner. Original painted dial in very nice condition. Original hands. Original tablet has scattered loss. Upper glass while old, needs to be puttied in place. Original finials. Clean label inside.

Dimensions: 14in x 22.25in x 4.25in

Circa: 1825

Seth Thomas, Plymouth, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight wood movement off-center pillar & scroll shelf clock.
Estimate: $1,500.00 - $1,750.00

Condition Report: Mahogany veneered case in an old finish in very nice condition with original scrolls and feet and skirt. Original painted dial is very nice condition with just a small imperfection above the center arbor. The center strip on the door is cracked in places and will attention to realign the pieces. Bottom tablet looks to have been restored in place. Key escutcheon is cracked. One tooth on the strike side great wheel is missing and the pinion above has one leaf missing. Finials are missing. The name Seth Thomas on the label as been abraded off, but is in otherwise a clean label.

Dimensions: 17.25in x 28in x 4.25in

Circa: 1820

Erastus Hodges, Torrington, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight wood movement pillar & scroll shelf clock.
Estimate: $700.00 - $900.00

Condition Report: Mahogany veneered case in an old finish has some minor damage at the hinge pins. The scroll top is a replacement. The feet have been replaced and a small repairs to the skirt tips. Original painted dial has some loss in the center area. Tablet is a replacement. Period hands. Movement has had repairs. The back of the dial has a label detailing some of the work done in 1968 by the late Ed LaFond. The backboard is unusual in that it has what looks to be a Chauncey Jerome label over pasted on the Hodges label. From the strip of wood on the top and underside of the top this case may have had slots for pulleys for different movement at one time and was restored back to what it is now. Bell is a replacement. Finials are replacements.

Dimensions: 13.5in x 28in x 4in

Circa: 1825

J. C. Brown, Forestville, Connecticut, acorn clock, rosewood veneered case with laminated, full-length door flanked by conforming laminated side ornaments capped with turned acorns, and framing a replacement tablet depicting two children playing with bunnies in a classical garden setting and beneath a theatrical curtain with stars in green and bronze paint, all on an ogee molded base, roman numeral zinc dial inscribed "Forestville Manufg. (sic) Co/Bristol. Ct. U.S.A.", chestnut backboard with pale green dust paper lining and card stock printed label stating "Eight Day Spring Clocks,/Manufactured by J. C. Brown,/Bristol, Conn." all within a pin-wheel border, eight day lyre shaped movement stamped "Forestville Mfg. Co./Bristol, Ct/USA" with count-wheel strike, recoil escapement and detached mounted springs and wooden fusees in the base below the card stock label.
Estimate: $3,000.00 - $4,000.00

Condition Report: Reverse-painted tablet is a painted version of the original transfer decorated tablet, both lower and upper glass are re-painted, chestnut backboard has been re-glued, re-nailed and re-positioned. It is the original backboard but due to shrinkage and strain from the springs, has required repairs through the years. Base is undisturbed. Dial probably was cleaned and relined at some point but the signature appears to be undisturbed. Movement has no significant repairs or replacements. The spade hands are incorrect and the present minute hand has a very clever repair using an old watch hand soldered to the back.

Dimensions: 14.75in x 24.5in x 5in

Circa: 1845

Forestville Mfg. Co., J. C. Brown, Bristol, Conn. miniature steeple shelf clock with a spring driven 30 hour time and strike movement in a rosewood ripple front case.
Estimate: $800.00 - $900.00

Condition Report: Most of the old finish on the case has been removed. There are no areas of veneer loss. The original signed painted dial has darkened with age and shows some paint loss. The movement is signed. The hour hand is original. The minute hand is period, but not a mate. The lower movement mounting block is a replacement. Both finials have some tip loss. The door upper clear glass may be replaced, but the interesting lower tablet is original. A scarce clock.

Dimensions: 8.75in x 16in x 3.5in

Circa: 1848

Forestville Mfg. Co., J. C. Brown, Bristol, Conn., ripple front steeple clock with a spring driven, 8 day, time and strike movement in a rosewood veneered case.
Estimate: $800.00 - $1,000.00

Condition Report: The case retains a wonderful original finish. There is a small piece of ripple molding missing on the right front base of the clock. The movement (unsigned) and dial may be from another clock. The painted dial is in very good condition. The hour hand is correct for this clock but the minute hand is not. The bottom glass (image of J. C. Brown's residence) is a replacement. The upper door glass is original.

Dimensions: 10in x 20in x 4in

Circa: 1850

J. C. Brown, Bristol, Conn., shelf clock with a painted, gilt and MOP inlay decorated iron front case with a Noah pomeroy balance escapement movement with a fancy cast metal silvered dial, stamped with J. C. Brown signature.
Estimate: $750.00 - $950.00

Condition Report: Iron case has its original finish and the pearl inlays are intact.. The cast metal dial is very nice with brown's name stamped in. The hour hand is original but the minute hand is a replacement. The movement is signed. This a scarce miniature clock.

Dimensions: 7.5in x 8.5in x 2.5in

Circa: 1850

J. C. Brown, Forestville, Conn., (Forestville Mfg), early and uncommon "Picture Frame" clock. A paper mache case decorated with mother of pearl and gold painted flowers over a black background. 8 day
Estimate: $750.00 - $950.00

Condition Report: The lower tablet of J. C. Brown, is a restoration. This clock is otherwise in very good to excellent original condition. The label inside the case has turned dark, and has some flaking near the gong, but is still fully legible.. The original dial has some scrapes and some discoloration in the center; dial signature is still good. Decorated dial tablet is original. The movement is most likely from Brewster and Ingrahams -- see ribbed plate showing below the dial. A sister to this clock offered at Skinners on 4-25-15 sold for $1,353.

Dimensions: x 17 1/2 in x

Circa: 1855

Forestville Mfg. Co., J. C. Brown, Bristol, Conn., 8 day, time and strike, spring brass movement four column round gothic or onion top ripple molding shelf clock.
Estimate: $500.00 - $700.00

Condition Report: Rosewood veneered case in nice condition in original finish. Original painted dial has some wear to the signature. Original hands and tablet. Movement is signed. Dark label inside. A very clean example.

Dimensions: 12in x 20in x 4in

Circa: 1850

Forestville Mfg. Co., J. C. Brown, Bristol, Conn., 8 day, time and strike, spring brass movement OG form picture frame paper mache wall clock.
Estimate: $500.00 - $700.00

Condition Report: Paper mache case front in fine condition with original gold decoration and MOP inlay that has only one small MOP piece missing on the right side. Original signed painted dial has minor loss at the mounting pins. Original hands. Both glasses are original with some small loss in the center area on the bottom tablet of Buckingham Palace. Slightly dark label inside. Original bone knob.

Dimensions: 12.5in x 17.25in x 3.75in

Circa: 1850