Joseph Pyke Mahogany Astronomical Regulator
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$4,000 – $6,000[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$3,000[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Nov 22, 2014[/restrict]
Joseph Pyke Mahogany Astronomical Regulator. 12 in. silvered astronomical dial signed ÂJoseph Pyke, 138 New Bond St., Mean TimeÂ, has black incised 5 minute numbers on the chapter ring with 4 in. sub seconds dial over a 4 in. sub hour dial; quality brass 8 day weight driven time only movement with deadbeat escapement, maintaining power, brass wheel pulley, brass covered weight and wood pendulum stick with brass covered bob. In a wonderful mahogany case in good condition having an enhanced original finish. 79 in. high x 18 in. wide x 9 in. deep.
E. Howard No. 48 Astronomical Regulator
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$100,000 – $150,000[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$125,000[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – May 17, 2014[/restrict]
E. Howard & Co. No. 48 Astronomical Floor Standing Regulator. 14 in. original painted iron astronomical dial has black 5 minute numbers on the chapter ring, 3.5 in. sub seconds dial and 3.5 in. sub hour dial, signed ÂE. Howard & Co. Boston, Mass. Has original pierced diamond hands; brass weight driven time only 8 day movement signed E. Howard & Co. Boston, deadbeat escapement with applied steel pallets, retaining power and Geneva stop, quality E. Howard & Co. 4 jar mercurial pendulum, quality brass covered weight and pulley. In a nicely refinished walnut case with pierced carved crest, shell and filigree under a turned finial, carved side columns over long pendent teardrop turnings with rosettes, raised burled and incised panels on either side of the wood dial bezel; below the dial is carved drapery with long throat door & glass exposing the pendulum, beat indicator and weight, the base has raised and inset panels with center carving. Crutch is repaired, cradle at the top of the stick is replaced, escape & pallet bearings on the back plate are replaced with brass; touchup to the dial markers, numbers and signature, the pierced carved beat indicator bracket is replaced though the silvered beat indicator is an original E. Howard & Co. indicator. 9 ft. 6 in. high x 30 in. wide x 18 in. deep.
E Howard & Co. Astronomical Regulator No. 46
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$100,000 – $150,000[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$195,000[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]7:00 AM – Nov 17, 2012[/restrict]
E. Howard & Co. Astronomical Regulator No. 46. 16 in. reverse painted glass astronomical dial with Arabic 5 minute numbers on the chapter ring, sub hour dial with Roman numerals and sub seconds dial with walnut bezel, signed E. Howard & Co. Boston, Mass, has some dial flaking to the white background. High quality, 8 day, brass, weight driven time only movement signed E. Howard & Co. Boston, Graham deadbeat escapement with jeweled pallets, isochronous beat adjustment on the top of the verge, retaining power. The clock has solid brass pulleys, top quality brass weight and four jar mercurial pendulum, numbered 361 Â 3898 Â 16; silvered beat indicator applied to wood supports. Walnut case with carved crest, arched center with figural pediment bust of a woman, pierced carved side pieces and carved finials, pierced carved corbel supports under the cornice top, walnut burl & rosettes throughout the body; the large base has burled panels with bordering trim and a central carved fox head. Case is numbered above the movement 8 – 1888. In very good condition, movement is clean and running, case has a excellent original finish. 126 in. high x 41 in. wide x 16 in. deep.
E. Howard No. 25 Drum Head Astronomical Regulator
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$60,000 – $80,000[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$80,000[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Nov 23, 2013[/restrict]
E. Howard No. 25 Drum Head Astronomical Regulator
14 in. silvered bronze astronomical dial has black incised 5 minute numbers on the chapter ring with 4.5 in. sub hour dial over a 4.5 in. sub seconds dial which has an open center exposing the escapement, dial is signed E. Howard & Co. Makers, Boston. Has a quality brass, 90 day, weight driven time only astronomical movement with deadbeat escapement having jeweled pallets, maintaining power and dust covers encasing the movement; has exposed barrels in the back of the movement from which the 2 flat iron weights hang behind the backboard of the clock on solid brass pulleys, 4 glass jar mercury pendulum has a silvered rod with gilt bronze acorn finials. In a carved walnut No. 25 case with round Âdrum head top, arched front door with original glass exposing the pendulum and beat indicator and inset panels in the base. In excellent condition and cleaned and polished finish. 75 in. high x 18 in. wide x 12 in. deep.
Gidney Mahogany Astronomical Regulator
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$8,000 – $12,000[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$7,000[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Nov 22, 2014[/restrict]
Signed Gidney Mahogany Regency Astronomical Regulator. 12 in. silvered astronomical dial signed ÂGidney, NorwichÂ, has black incised 5 minute numbers on the chapter ring with 4 in. sub seconds dial over a 4 in. sub hour dial; quality brass 8 day weight driven time only movement with deadbeat escapement, maintaining power, 4 spoke brass pulley, lead weight and wood pendulum stick with brass covered bob. In a mahogany Regency style floor standing case, bonnet having a brass door bezel with convex door glass, arched top and arched form door in the body. In beautiful condition with a nice and clean French polished finish. 76 in. high x 18 in. wide x 9.5 in. deep.
Astronomical Regulator No. 67
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$10,000 – $15,000[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$12,000[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Nov 22, 2014[/restrict]
Astronomical Regulator No.67. Original E. Howard & Co. movement in an after market case. 14 in. brass dial signed ÂE. Howard & Co., BostonÂ, has black incised 5 minute numbers on the sweep dial, in the center is a 3.5 in. sub seconds dial over a 3.5 in. sub hour dial and a carved walnut bezel; quality brass weight driven time only movement signed ÂE. Howard & Co., BostonÂ, has pyramidal plates, Graham deadbeat escapement, maintaining power, 6 spoke brass pulley, brass covered weight and a 4 glass jar mercurial compensating brass pendulum with steel rod. In a carved walnut after market case style No. 67, not manufactured by E. Howard Co. with broken arched crest, carved bullÂs head bust, turned finials, raised panels, carved corbels and lower bracket. In good condition and original finish; case is signed with a metal tag ÂThe E. Howard Clock Co., Established 1843, Waltham, Mass., U.S.A.Â. 93 in. high x 31 in. wide x 10.5 in. deep.
Dewey, NY, Astronomical Regulator
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$6,000 – $10,000[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Cottone Auctions[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$4,250[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – May 18, 2013[/restrict]
Dewey, NY, Astronomical Regulator. Mahogany case, old patina. Silvered brass dial. Cut glass and nickel plated pendulum. Nickel plated weight and pulley assembly. 8 day time only movement. Plaque reads: Edward F. Terry, 1857-1924, Builder of Bridges. Designer & Maker of this Clock. Ht. 8′.