18th Century Mahogany Rocking Ship Clock. 11 in. silvered dial signed ÂBartholo. Barwell, New York (Bartholomew Barwell, active in NY, 1749-1760, (from Bath, England), has black Roman hour numerals, 5 minute numbers outside, sub seconds dial, arched top with animated rocking ship moving with the beat of the pendulum and open aperture exposing the date on the calendar disc; brass 8 day weight driven movement with hour drop hammer strike on a bell at the top of the movement, 2 brass covered weights, brass pulleys and brass covered pendulum bob. Mahogany case has an elegant broken arched crest, large gilt turned wood spherical finials, columns on the bonnet door and long door on the front of the body with beveled glass panel. In very good condition, has an old alligatored finish. 89 in. high x 18 in. wide x 9 in. deep.
French Rocking Ship Automaton Mantle Clock. Cold painted bronze case depicts a fortress along the shoreline of the sea with 2 animated carved wooden ships rocking with the waves; the ships are animated through a brass spring driven mechanism contained in the inlaid oak base, movement is signed “T.C. Cailly” in an oval, “Eude” in an oval, “Brevete” and numbered “42”. The clock is contained within the rock face of the fort having a 3 in. engine turned and silvered dial signed ÂVinsenti & Co.Â, black incised Roman hour numerals, inset sub seconds dial, open moon hands and gilt brass bezel; round brass 8 day spring driven silk thread movement with half hour strike on a bell, movement numbered 44443 and has a small spring driven cylinder music box contained in the base; has keys for all 3 movements, mechanisms are in good running condition. 19.5 in. high x 16 in. wide x 9.5 in. deep. Weight: 20 lbs.
Animated Rocking Ship Dutch Hood Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$3,000 – $5,000[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$5,000[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Nov 23, 2013[/restrict]
Animated Rocking Ship Dutch Hood Clock. Dial has a 10 in. silvered chapter ring with incised black Roman hour numerals & 5 minute numbers, pierced black hands, gilt filigree spandrels and signed Jan Hermelink, Amsterdam; dial has a painted harbor scenic arch at the top with rocking ship flying Dutch flags and mermaids on either side, ship and mermaids rock with the beat of the pendulum. Quality brass, weight driven movement has recoil escapement, drop hammer bell hour strike, long wood pendulum with brass bob and brass covered weight. In good running condition. In a walnut case with arched top bonnet, spun brass spherical finials and lower drop section with oval cutout with brass urn overlay exposing the pendulum bob. 51 in. high x 15 in. wide x 7.5 in. deep.
Scottish grandfather clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$800 – $1,200[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Schmidt's Antiques Inc. Since 1911[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$950[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Oct 08, 2016[/restrict]
A mid 19th century Scottish grandfather clock. 8-day time and strike brass movement with painted metal dial. Mahogany case with carved crown, turned upper columns, lower wood door flanked by applied columns on a paneled base. Older finish with some wear, replaced base molding. Running when cataloged. 89 1/2\” high.
Condition
Older finish with some wear, replaced base molding. Running when cataloged.
Scottish Grandfather clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$800 – $1,200[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Schmidt's Antiques Inc. Since 1911[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$500[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Jul 31, 2010[/restrict]
An early 19th century Scottish Grandfather clock. 30 hr weight driven time and strike movement by “John Hay, Leith” with original painted dial with date aperture and floral detail. Oak and Mahogany case with broken arch hood and shaped upper door flanked by turned columns, shaped waist door, above a simple paneled base with bracket feet. In running order. Case refinished with minor wear, minor repair. 86 1/2″ high overall.
Condition
Case refinished with minor wear, minor repair.