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Lot #1 - Rare Brewster & Ingrahams Beehive Shelf Clock - Mahogany case in original finish. Original painted wood dial & frosted cut glass tablet. 8 day brass & iron detached fusee. Brass t/s movement. Retail paper label. Crack to dial glass. Property from Strong National Museum of Play, sold to benefit the Collections Fund. Ht. 19" Est. $2-3,000

Lot #2 - Brewster & Ingrahams Beehive Shelf Clock - Rosewood case in original finish. Original signed painted wood dial & frosted cut glass tablet w/lyre pattern. 8 day t/s, brass spring driven movement. Lyre cover pendulum. Nice label. Repair to veneer, top of case. Property from Strong National Museum of Play, sold to benefit the Collections Fund. Ht. 19" Est. $800-1,200




Lot #3 - Bing & Fuller Steeple on Steeple Shelf Clock - Mahogany & rosewood case in old patina. Original painted metal dial & frosted cut glass tablets. 8 day brass Fusee t/s, movement. Good label. Ht. 26 1/2" Est. $800-1,200

Lot #4 - Terry & Andrews Steeple on Steeple Shelf Clock - Mahogany case in old patina. Original painted metal dial & tablets. 8 day t/s, brass spring driven movement. Good label. Ht. 25" Est. $800-1,200




Lot #5 - Brewster & Ingrahams 4 Steeple Onion Top Shelf Clock - Mahogany case in original finish. Original painted metal dial & cut & frosted glass tablet. 8 day brass spring driven t/s, movement. Original label. Ht. 20" Est. $700-1,000

Lot #6 - Brewster Mfg. Co. 4 Steeple Onion Top Shelf Clock - Mahogany case in original finish, minor chips to top of case. Original painted metal dial & reverse painted tablet. 8 day spring driven t/s movement. Original label. Ht. 20" Est. $700-1,000




Lot #7 - Rare E. Ingraham Spectacle Shelf Clock - Rosewood case in old patina. Original painted metal dial w/some old touch up. 8 day Ives patent tin plate movement t/s. Nice clean label. Ht. 18 1/2" Est. $3-5,000

Lot #8 - E. Ingraham Spectacle Shelf Clock - Rosewood case in old patina. Original painted metal dial & reverse painted tablets, some touch up. 8 day brass t/s, spring driven movement. Ht. 18 1/2" Est. $1,000-1,500




Lot #9 - (L) Seth Thomas Pillar & Scroll Shelf Clock - Mahogany case in old patina. Original painted wood dial. Original reverse painted tablet w/some old touch up. 30 hour t/s, wood works weight driven movement. Clean label. Ht. 31 1/4" Est. $2-3,000

Lot #10 - (R) Bishop & Bradley Pillar & Scroll Shelf Clock - Mahogany case in old patina. Original painted wood dial. Original reverse painted tablet, some strengthening. Crack in dial glass. 30 hour t/s, wood works weight driven movement. Period finials, nice clean label. Property from Strong National Museum of Play, sold to benefit the Collections Fund. Ht. 30 3/4" Est. $1,500-2,500




Lot #11 - Spencer, Hotchkiss & Co. Salem Bridge Shelf Clock - Carved mahogany case w/ 1/2 columns, cornucopia crest, capitols & paw feet in original finish. Original painted wooden dial & old reverse painted tablet. 8 day t/s, brass weight driven movement w/second bit hand. Ht. 32" Est. $2-3,000




Lot #12 - Rare Miniature Shelf Clock, Treat & Bishop for George Mitchell - Mahogany case in old patina w/stenciled splat & 1/2 columns. Original painted wood dial & tablet. 30 hour, time only, wood works movement. Good, clean label. Provenance: Robert Ewald. Ht. 21" Est. $3-5,000




Lot #12A - Silas Hoadley Miniature Shelf Clock - Mahogany case w/stenciled 1/4 columns, crest & carved paw feet in original finish. Original painted wood dial & reverse painted tablet. 30 hour t/s, weight driven wood works movement w/alarm. Nice label. Ht. 25 1/2" Est. $1,500-2,500




Lot #13 - (L) Seth Thomas Shelf Clock - Mahogany case with original stenciled 1/2 columns, splat & turned feet. Old repair to splat. Original painted wood dial & reverse painted tablet. 30 hour t/s, weight driven wood works movement with. Good clean label. Ht. 28 1/2" Est. $800-1,200

Lot #14 - (R) M & E Blakeslee Shelf Clock - Mahogany case in original finish. Original stenciled 1/2 columns & splat, carved paw feet. Original painted floral wood dial. Original reverse painted tablet, w/tight crack to lower right. 30 hour t/s, weight driven wood works movement. Minor repair to veneer on door. Nice clean label. Ht. 29 1/4" Est. $800-1,200




Lot #15 - Eli Terry Jr. Carved Shelf Clock - Carved mahogany case w/fruit basket & leaf crest & 1/2 columns in rich old patina. Original painted wood dial & reverse painted tablet (possible Philadelphia scene), w/minor loss. 8 day t/s, brass weight driven movement. Good, clean label. Outstanding example. Provenance: Robert Ewald. Ht. 36 1/2" Est. $2-3,000




Lot #16 - Jerome, Thompson & Co. Shelf Clock - Mahogany case in original finish w/fluted pilasters & carved capitals. Original reverse painted tablets. 30 hour t/s, groaner wood works weight driven movement. Ht. 37 3/4" Est. $1,000-1,500




Lot #17 - (L) Rare Silas Hoadley Pillar & Scroll Shelf Clock - Mahogany case in old patina & finish. Original painted wood dial w/village scene. Upper dial glass has old crack. Original reverse painted tablet. 30 hour t/s, weight driven wood works movement. Period finials. Old breaks to scroll. Some old repair to base & returns. Nice clean label. Ht. 31" Est. $1,000-1,500

Lot #18 - (R) Bishop & Bradley Pillar & Scroll Shelf Clock - Mahogany case in old patina. Original painted wood dial, original reverse painted tablet, w/some strengthening. 30 hour t/s, wood works weight driven movement. Ht. 30 1/2" Est. $1,000-1,500




Lot #19 - (L) Terry & Andrews 4 Column Steeple Shelf Clock Mahogany case in rich old patina. Original painted metal dial, original Excelsior reverse painted tablet. 8 day t/s, brass spring driven movement, marked Terry & Andrews. Minor veneer repairs to case. Good label. Property from Strong National Museum of Play, sold to benefit the Collections Fund. Ht. 19" Est. $700-1,000

Lot #20 - (R) Chauncey Jerome Steeple Shelf Clock Mahogany case in nice old patina. Painted metal dial, original painted tablet. 8 day t/s, brass Fusee movement. Nice original label. Ht. 19 3/4" Est. $5-800




Lot #21 - (L) Putnam Bailey Shelf Clock Mahogany case w/figured maple full columns & panel in rich old patina & finish. Original painted wood dial & mirror. 8 day t/s, brass weight driven movement. Good clean label. Ht. 31" Est. $800-1,200

Lot #22 - (R) Seth Thomas Calendar Clock Rosewood case w/gilt 1/2 columns in old patina & finish. Original painted metal dial & mirror. Professionally restored calendar dial. 8 day t/s, brass weight driven movement. Nice clean label. Ht. 32" Est. $4-600




Lot #23 - (L) Smith & Goodrich Box Shelf Clock Rosewood case in rich old patina & finish. Original signed & painted metal dial. Original reverse painted door glass. 30 hour t/s, brass spring driven movement. Lyre pendulum. Good clean label. Ht. 17" Est. $700-1,000

Lot #24 - (R) Terry & Andrews Ripple Front Steeple Shelf Clock Mahogany & rosewood case in rich old patina & finish. Original painted metal dial & tablet. 30 hour t/s, brass spring driven movement w/alarm. Good clean label. Ht. 20" Est. $700-1,000



Lot #25 - (L) Rare William Hickcox Bridgewater, NY Shelf Clock Mahogany case w/original stenciled 1/2 columns, leaf & fruit crest in old patina. Outstanding original painted floral wood dial and period reverse painted tablet. 30 hour t/s, weight driven wood works movement. Nice clean label. Provenance: Robert Ewald. Ht. 29" Est. $1,000-1,500

Lot #26 - (R) Ephriam Downes for George Mitchell Shelf Clock Mahogany case w/original stenciled 1/2 columns, eagle, globe & cannon crest & carved paw feet in old patina and finish. Original painted wood dial, original reverse painted tablet, with flaking & touch up. 30 hour t/s, weight driven wood works movement. Some loss to label. Provenance: Robert Ewald. Ht. 29 1/2" Est. $1,000-1,500




Lot #27 - Seth Thomas Off Center Pillar & ScrollMahogany case w/old refinish. Painted wood dial. The glasses have been replaced with the reverse painting of the correct design done on old glass. Original brass finials. 30 hour t/s, wood works weight driven movement, of the strap design. Ht. 30" Est. $4-6,000




Lot #28 - Fraser Forgie Massachusetts Shelf Clock (Freyberg, ME) Fine mahogany figured case, with crotch mahogany and string inlay panel in the base. Original painted iron dish dial. Signed & reverse painted glass. 8 day weight driven timepiece movement. Ht. 34 1/2" Est. $2-4,000




Lot #29 - Rare J.C. Brown Super Empire Shelf Clock Highly figured mahogany case w/deep rich, probably original finish. Painted wood dial. Bottom door opens to clean original label w/etched tablet. Center door tablet has flying eagle w/banner that reads:Premium Clocks, Bristol, Conn., USA. Under reverse painted eagle is etched J.C. Brown & Co. Movement stamped Forestville Mfg. Co., Bristol, Conn. 8 day t/s, brass weight driven movement. A very fine example. Ex. Peter Zaharis collection. Ht. 40" Est. $8,000-12,000




Lot #30 - (L) Birge & Fuller Steeple on Steeple Mahogany case in original finish. Original painted metal dial and Fenn glass tablets. 8 day t/s, brass Ives patent wagon spring movement. A choice example. Provenance: Robert Ewald. Ht. 27 1/2" Est. $2-3,000

Lot #31 - (R) Birge & Fuller Steeple on Steeple Mahogany case in original finish. Original painted metal dial and Fenn glass tablets. 8 day t/s, fusee movement. Another choice example. Provenance: Robert Ewald. Ht. 26 1/2" Est. $2-3,000




Lot #32 - A. Munger Ironing Board Top Shelf Clock Mahogany case with carved acanthus leaf, 1/2 columns in original finish. Original painted iron dial, original label & wall paper back. Original painted zinc upper tablet. Flying eagle pendulum. 8 day t/s, brass weight driven movement with second bit hand. Descended in the original family. An undisturbed example. Ht. 39" Est. $2-3,000




Lot #33 - Rare E.C. Brewster Miniature Empire Shelf Clock Figured mahogany case in rich old patina & finish. Original painted metal dial w/floral decorated spandrels (minor touch up to dial). Original mirror w/ Moberg reverse painted tablet. Kirk patent cast iron back plate, 8 day movement. Good card label. Refer to "NAWCC" Bulletin Article by Joyce Walker, 200, p. 307. Ht. 25 1/2" Est. $800-1,200




Lot #34 - A. Munger Ironing Board Top Shelf Clock Mahogany case w/carved, applied acanthus leaf, 1/2 columns in old patina. Original signed & painted metal dial, w/orginal zinc around dial. Original clean wallpaper back & label. 8 day t/s, brass weight driven movement w/second bit hand. Original flying eagle pendulum. Ht. 39 1/2" Est. $1,500-2,500




Lot #35 - (L) Rare Norris North Pillar & Scroll (Torrington, CT) C. 1820. Figured mahogany case in old patina & finish. Exceptionally painted wood dial & old tablet. 30 hour t/s, east-west wood works weight driven movement. Old repair to crest. Good label. Ex Peter Zaharis collection. Ht. 30" Est. $2-3,000

Lot #36 - (R) Rare Norris North Pillar & Scroll (Torrington, CT) C. 1820. Mahogany case in old patina & finish. Original painted wood dial. Reverse painted tablet. 30 hour t/s, east-west weight driven wood works movement. Some loss to label. Ht. 30" Est. $1,500-2,000




Lot #37 - Samuel Terry Triple Decker Shelf Clock C. 1840. Mahogany case, veneered cornice, applied grain painted 1/2 columns & carved paw feet in old patina. Original painted wood dial. Reverse painted tablet. 8 day t/s, brass weight driven movement. Ht. 42" Est. $800-1,200





Lot #38 - New England Striking Mirror Clock Case in old patina w/ebonized & gilt 1/2 columns & rosettes. Original painted metal dial. Appears to be original reverse painted tablet & mirror. 8 day t/s, brass weight driven movement. Provenance: Robert Ewald. Ht. 30" Est. $1,000-1,500




Lot #39 - (L) Rare Chauncey Ives Pillar & Scroll Mahogany case in nice old patina. Original painted wood dial. Unusual reverse painted tablet depicting dogs & floral decoration. Original finials. 30 hour t/s, wood works weight driven movement. Good clean label. Ht. 31" Est. $2-3,000

Lot #40 - (R) Wadsworths, Lownsbury & Turners Pillar & Scroll Mahogany case in rich old patina & finish, restoration to base. Original painted wood dial. Reverse painted tablet. 30 hour t/s, wood works weight driven movement. Good clean label. Ht. 31" Est. $700-1,000




Lot #41 - J.C. Brown Forestville Manufacturing Ripple Front Steeple Shelf ClockMahogany & rosewood case in old patina. Original signed & painted metal dial. Original reverse painted tablet. 8 day t/s, brass spring driven movement. Ht. 19 3/4" Est. $800-1,200




Lot #42 - (L) Rare Eli Terry & Sons Shelf Clock w/Rare Window Shade Alarm Mahogany case w/original stenciled 1/4 columns, splat & paw feet in old patina. Original painted wood dial & reverse painted tablet. 30 hour t/s, wood works weight driven movement. Good clean label. Provenance: Robert Ewald. Ht. 27 1/2" Est. $1,000-1,500

Lot #43 - (R) Silas Hoadley Shelf Clock Mahogany case w/stenciled columns and splat in original finish. Painted wood dial. Old reverse painted glass. 30 hour t/s, wood works weight driven movement. Ht. 29" Est. $700-1,000




Lot #44 - (L) William L. Gilbert Miniature Ogee Shelf Clock Figured mahogany case in old patina. Painted metal dial. Original reverse painted tablet. T/s, brass fusee movement. Nice clean label. Ht. 17" Est. $3-500

Lot #45 - (R) C.R. Smith & Son Shelf Clock Rosewood case w/gilt 1/2 columns in old patina & finish. Original signed & painted metal dial & reverse painted tablet. 8 day t/s, brass spring driven movement. Good clean label. Ht. 16" Est. $2-400




Lot #46 - (L) Seth Thomas Parlor Calendar Shelf Clock C. 1863. Rosewood case in old patina. Original painted metal dials. 8 day t/s, brass weight driven calendar movement. Good clean label & instructions. Ht. 30" Est. $700-1,000

Lot #47 - (L) Seth Thomas Parlor Shelf Clock Rosewood case in old patina. Original painted metal dial & reverse painted tablets. 8 day t/s, brass weight driven movement. Good clean label. Ht. 30" Est. $4-600




Lot #48 - Rare Aaron Dodd Crane Six Ball Year Mantle ClockEbonized case in original finish. Original paper dial. Original etched glass tablet w/lyre shaped vase of flowers. Brass outer dial & cast brass designs. Year running, brass spring driven t/s, brass torsion pendulum movement. A very nice example. Ht. 21" Est. $4-6,000




Lot #49 - Rare Aaron Dodd Crane Three Ball Month Mantle Clock C. 1850. Rosewood case in original finish, original paper dial & etched glass tablet. 30 day t/s, weight driven brass torsion pendulum movement. Ht. 20 5/8" Est. $3-5,000




Lot #50 - Rare, Early C & N Jerome Flat Front Shelf Clock Mahogany case in old patina. Original zinc dial & reverse painted dial glass. Older mirror. One day, brass solid wheel weight driven movement with gong strike. Plain paper backboard w/nice original card label. Ht. 22" Est. $1,000-1,500




Lot #51 - Rare Abner Jones Shelf Clock, Bloomfield, NY Carved mahogany case with applied & carved acanthus leaf, fruit & pineapple 1/2 columns, in original finish. Painted chapter ring attached to case, painted zinc dial attached to movement. 8 day t/s, brass weight driven movement. Provenance: Robert Ewald. Ht. 40 1/2" Est. $3-5,000




Lot #52 - Fine & Rare Waltham Gilt Front Girandole Wall Clock Mahogany & gilt wood case w/original finish & gilding, some wear to gilding. Original signed & painted metal dial. Original reverse painted tablets depicting Aurora. Thermometer in throat glass. Stamped # 9, only 24 were produced. 8 day timepiece, movement signed “Waltham Watch Co. U.S.A.” A choice example. Ht. 49" Est. $10-Est. $15,000




Lot #53 - Fine New England Gilt Front Presentation Banjo Mahogany case w/gilt rope front decoration. Original painted paper mounted on iron dial. Original reverse painted Aurora chariot door glass. Original throat glass w/faint hairline. 8 day time only, brass weight driven movement. An exceptional New England banjo clock. Ht. 40" Est. $7,000-10,000




Lot #54 - Simon Willard Jr. Banjo Clock, Boston Banded, figured mahogany case in rich old patina & finish. Original signed & painted metal dial. Original bottom tablet depicting father time & original patent throat glass. 8 day timepiece, brass weight driven movement. Ht. 34 1/2" Est. $3-5,000




Lot #55 - Early New England Banjo Clock - Mahogany case with half round front moldings. Original signed "Warranted" & painted early iron dial. Original reverse painted glasses, some old cracks to both glasses. Replaced hands, eagle finial and tin cover behind the pendulum. 8 day timepiece movement. Ht. 32 1/2" Est. $800-1,200




Lot #56 - Elmer O. Stennes Banjo Clock (Weymouth, Mass.)Cross banded mahogany case, stamped "24." Signed & painted metal dial. Reverse painted gold leaf tablets depicting the naval battle scene of the War of 1812.. Movement signed E. Howard & Co. Purchased directly from Elmer Stennes in the early 1960's, one owner. A pristine example. Ht. 34" Est. $2-3,000




Lot #57 - Job Wilbour Newport Rhode Island Banjo Clock Mahogany case in old patina & finish. Original signed & painted metal dial. Professionally restored reverse painted tablets. 8 day brass weight driven movement. Ht. 34" Est. $1,500-2,500





Lot #58 - Samuel Cole New England Banjo Mahogany case w/gilt front in old patina & finish. Original brass finial. Original painted iron dial w/faint signature. Original reverse painted tablets w/throat glass having several old cracks. 8 day time, brass weight driven movement. Original 'as found' condition. Ht. 35" Est. $1,500-2,500




Lot #59 - Early Patent Banjo Clock - Mahogany case with half round frames in an old finish and with minor case chips. The case and frames are stamped “650”. The zinc dial has had the numerals redone. Original reverse painted glasses, “Patent” lower glass. 8 day timepiece, single bridge brass movement, . Similar examples made by Samuel Eaton of Boston. Ht. 34" Est. $1,500-2,500




Lot #60 - Rare Henry Smith Banjo Clock (Cherry Valley, NY) Mahogany case in old patina w/gilt rope front decoration. Original iron dial w/faint signature. Original reverse painted door glass depicting Aurora, w/some strengthening. 8 day time only, brass weight driven movement. Ht. 33" Est. $2-3,000




Lot #61 - (L) Seth Thomas Pillar & Scroll Shelf Clock Mahogany case in original old finish. Original painted wood dial, old reverse painted tablet. 30 hour t/s, wood works weight driven movement. Good label. Ht. 31" Est. $700-1,000

Lot #62 - (R) Eli Terry Pillar & Scroll Shelf Clock Mahogany case in old patina. Original painted wood dial & reverse painted tablet w/tight crack. 30 hour t/s, weight driven wood works movement. Old repair to crest. Nice label. Ht. 31" Est. $1,000-1,500




Lot #63 - Rare Daniel Pratt Jr. Shelf Clock Mahogany case with triangular columns. Old restoration to crest. Original painted wood dial with only one winding hole. Original glass and old mirror, possibly original. 8 day time only, brass weight driven movement. Good label dated 1838. Ht. 36" Est. $1,000-1,500



Lot #64 - (L) Eli Terry & Sons Pillar & Scroll Mahogany case in old patina. Original painted wood dial, reverse painted tablet. 30 hour t/s, weight driven wood works movement. Good label. Ht. 31" Est. $700-1,000

Lot #65 - (R) Seth Thomas Pillar & Scroll Mahogany case in original finish. Original painted wood dial & original reverse painted tablet. 30 hour t/s, wood works weight driven movement. Clean label. Old finials. Ht. 31" Est. $700-1,000




Lot #66 - (L) Jerome's & Darrow Pillar & Splat Shelf Clock Original mahogany case w/stenciled door, 1/2 columns & splat in original finish. Original painted wood dial. Old, replaced mirror. 30 hour t/s, weight driven wood works movement. Good clean label. Ht. 34" Est. $800-1,200

Lot #67 - (R) Birge & Fuller Shelf Clock Mahogany case w/applied 1/2 columns in old patina & finish. Original painted wood dial & reverse painted tablet. 8 day t/s, weight driven brass movement. Good clean label. Ht. 32" Est. $4-600




Lot #68 - A Fine E. Howard # 13 Wall RegulatorWalnut case in deep, rich, old patina. 12 inch signed & painted metal dial. Original reverse painted glass. Full length pendulum. 8 day time only, dead beat escapement w/ second bit hand. Weight driven movement. An excellent example. Ht. 4' 8" Est. $10- $15,000




Lot #69 - E. Howard #11 Key Hole Regulator Clock - Cherry case with rosewood graining. Original signed & painted metal dial. Original glass w/old restoration to gold leaf & black paint. Nice original damascened brass pendulum. 8 day timepiece movement is signed “E. Howard & Co. Boston”. Ht. 32 1/2" Est. $5-7,000




Lot #70 - E. Howard #2 Wall Regulator w/Plaque - Rosewood grained case in original condition. The 11” dial has been professionally repainted. The gold, black and maroon glasses have been nicely repainted on old glass. 8 day timepiece movement is signed “E. Howard & Co., Boston”. Ht. 43 1/2" Est. $2-4,000



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