Birge, Mallory & Co. Joseph Ives Connecticut Lyre Clock, Copy: circa 1960’s to 70′; painted wood dial with cutout for a visible movement by Martha Smallwood with a weight driven, 8 day strap movement marked B.M. & Co.; in a custom gold leafed lyre case with a good interior label; the sunburst pendulum and the weights. Made of old and new parts.
Not tested.
(There is a small split in the wood at the bottom left hand side of the lyre.)
39″ Tall
Sells as is, where is.
Condition
We regret to inform you that we have just discovered that the Birge & Mallory J. Ives lyre clock is a copy made in the late 60’s to 70’s. The owner had contacted the NAWCC museum through photography and was under the assumption this was a rare and old clock which it would be as one of only 3 known. This clock is made of old and new parts, it is still a very unusual fabulous looking clock. 10 times rarer than a Stennes for example. We are but are not embarrassed because we did not know any copies existed. This rare clock will still make a great example and addition to any advanced collection. We apologize for any inconvenience to bidders.
A mid 19th century Birge, Mallory & Co. ogee shelf clock. 8-day strap Brass weight driven time and strike movement with painted wooden dial. Mahogany case with half columns, and single long door. Old finish with minor damage, lacks weights, replaced lower glass. 32″ high.
Condition
Old finish with minor damage, lacks weights, replaced lower glass.
Birge, Mallory & Co. shelf clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$50 – $100[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Schmidt's Antiques Inc. Since 1911[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$70[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Jul 31, 2010[/restrict]
A 19th century Birge, Mallory & Co. column shelf clock. 8 day weight driven time and strike strap Brass movement with painted wood dial. Mahogany case with molded crown, upper long door with lower print behind glass, flanked by turned pilasters above a lower door with painted glass. Paper label 10% intact. Old finish with repairs, veneer damage, repainted dial and restored glass decorations. 33″ high.
Condition
Old finish with repairs, veneer damage, repainted dial and restored glass decorations.
Birge and Mallory Custom Shelf Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$300 – $500[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Cottone Auctions[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$375[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]9:00 AM – Nov 11, 2016[/restrict]
Birge and Mallory Custom Shelf Clock. Custom 20th century case. 8 day time and strike weight driven brass movement. Ht. 43″.