American James Cross, Rochester, New Hampshire Weight Striking Shelf Clock, Circa 1810, 7 1/2″ original signed painted dial, 8-day, finely made brass movement with bell strike, early Federal period shelf clock, provincial mahogany case with pine secondary wood in an old finish, swan’s neck pediment, kidney shaped door over dial has folk art reverse painted tablet, old but not original to clock, lower door opens to view pendulum, retains original brass escutcheon, good original condition, feet restored has that wonderful aroma that collectors love to find when opening the clocks door, quite rare to find these very early striking shelf clocks. Height 40″.
American Daniel Pratt & Son Miniature Empire Clock, Circa 1860, 6″ retouched painted zinc dial, 8-day, brass spring driven movement, rare miniature version of the more common “Sleigh Front” empire cornice & column, minor repairs to case with old finish, partial label dark, but readable, minor veneer losses, movement complete and in fine working order. Height 20 1/2″
Japy Freres Massive Victorian Mantle Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$400 – $500[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Mark of Time[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$375[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]1:00 PM – Feb 18, 2004[/restrict]
French Japy Freres Massive Victorian Mantle, Circa 1875, 5″ concave incised marble dial, 8-day, circular brass spring driven movement, ormolu mounted Belgian black marble, at one time this clock had a large bronze statue sitting on top, good condition, with minor losses to marble, movement needs cleaning. Height 9 1/2″, Width 25″.
E.N. Welch Rosewood Gothic Shelf Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$150 – $250[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Mark of Time[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$200[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]1:00 PM – Feb 18, 2004[/restrict]
American E.N. Welch Rosewood Gothic Clock, Circa 1860, 4 1/2″ painted dial with flaking near 4 o’clock, 8-day, brass spring driven movement, nearly perfect original condition, rather unusual to find this model in this 8-day version, basically untouched original condition with minor wear, movement complete and in fine working order. Height 15 1/2″.