Rare Jacob Eby Sheraton Mahogany Shelf Clock

dial signed "Edward Wanton, Richmond", circa 1800, arched and painted dial with floral cornucopias, brick red and mustard yellow spandrels, seconds sweep, brass works, waisted mahogany case with walnut banding, reeded quarter columns with brass Corinthian columns and bases, original French feet, arched hood with pierced fretwork and brass finials, original yellow pine saddle board, white pine secondary, pendulum and two weights, 97 x 20 x 10 in.

Note: Richmond clock and watchmaker Edward Wanton (1773-1813) is recorded in the MESDA craftsman index as well as in James Whisker, Virginia Clockmakers and Watchmakers, 1660-1860. Wanton advertised his services in the Argus in 1799 and 1801 and again in 1807. His estate inventory lists extensive watchmaker's tools as well as various clock and watch implements. We are not aware of any other known surviving works by this rare Richmond, Virginia maker.

ANTIQUE RARE ANSONIA “AFRICA” MAHOGANY SHELF CLOCK

American Ansonia, “Africa” mahogany shelf clock, c. 1883, elegant silhouette with simple clean lines, Roman numerals on the face, chiming on the half and hour, patina of age on face, operating, 21.25″h, 12″w, 4.75″d, 6.5lbs

Early American Jacob Custer Shelf Clock

Estimate:

[restrict paid=ture]$4,000 – $6,000[/restrict]

Auctioneer:

[restrict paid=ture]Mark of Time[/restrict]

Sold Price:

[restrict paid=ture]$2,900[/restrict]

Sold Date:

[restrict paid=ture]11:00 AM – Feb 16, 2005[/restrict]

Circa 1845 American Jacob Custer 8 day Mantel Clock with 10.5″ Nicely restored signed painted dial, Original weight driven brass movement with bell strike, Norristown Pa Mahogany Shelf clock with scroll top and half columns. A very rare example. Good condition, with restoration to case, needs cleaning. 38″H x 17″W x 5″D

Early 1800 Sheraton clock

Estimate:

[restrict paid=ture]$400 – $700[/restrict]

Auctioneer:

[restrict paid=ture]Flomaton Antique Auction[/restrict]

Sold Price:

[restrict paid=ture]$175[/restrict]

Sold Date:

[restrict paid=ture]3:00 PM – Nov 03, 2006[/restrict]

Early 1800 Sheraton clock, “Johnathon Burr, Lexington, Mass”, wooden double weight movement, gilt stenciled fruit basket on ebonized crest, gilt decorations on ebonized half columns, 35t,16 1/2w,6d . Original finish.

Early 1800 Sheraton tall case clock

Estimate:

[restrict paid=ture]$3,500 – $5,500[/restrict]

Auctioneer:

[restrict paid=ture]Flomaton Antique Auction[/restrict]

Sold Price:

[restrict paid=ture]$2,850[/restrict]

Sold Date:

[restrict paid=ture]3:00 PM – Nov 03, 2006[/restrict]

Early 1800 Sheraton tall case clock, English, “David Jones, New Town”, painted steel dial with scenics and, moon phase dial, calendar window and second hand dial, heavy brass 8 day movement with falseplate, matched flame mahogany case, rosewood banded inlays, molded scroll arched crest, double spiral turned hood columns, full spiral reeded and turned inset waist columns, triple Gothic arch door, nicely molded base with inlay panels, bracket feet, 92″ tall 24″ wide 10″ deep. Good original finish/condition, missing center finial.

Early 1800 Sheraton tall clock/grandfather

Estimate:

[restrict paid=ture]$3,500 – $6,500[/restrict]

Auctioneer:

[restrict paid=ture]Flomaton Antique Auction[/restrict]

Sold Price:

[restrict paid=ture]$3,000[/restrict]

Sold Date:

[restrict paid=ture]3:00 PM – Nov 03, 2006[/restrict]

Early 1800 Sheraton tall clock/grandfather, “Rhodes, Br.Idford”. dished painted steel dial, small and second calendar, floral paintings, scenic painted arch with sailboats and windmill, brass double weight movement, bell chime, flame mahogany case, molded scrolled arched crest, full turned columns on hood, triple gothic arched waist door, turned quarter columns with brass inlaid/rosewood panels, banded inlaid base panel with carved fanned corners, beaded molding, shaped skirt, turned feet, 98″t, 24″w, 10″d. Good old/possibly original finish.