Walter H. Durfee Pattern 18 Grandfather Clock

Walter H. Durfee Pattern 18 Grandfather Clock
Walter H. Durfee Pattern 18 Grandfather Clock
Walter H. Durfee Pattern 18 Grandfather Clock
Walter H. Durfee Pattern 18 Grandfather Clock
Walter H. Durfee Pattern 18 Grandfather Clock

Walter H. Durfee Pattern 18 Grandfather Clock

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$4,000 – $6,000[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Schmidt’s Antiques Inc. Since 1911[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$8,500[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]Oct 01, 2022[/restrict]

A turn of the century Walter H. Durfee Pattern 18 grandfather clock. 8-day weight driven three train movement with quarter hour striking on nine tubular chimes or "eight bells", arched Brass dial with painted moon phases and engraved hemispheres, a Silvered chapter ring with Arabic numerals and subsidiary dials for seconds, Chime/Silent and Westminster Chimes/Chime on Eight Bells, dial with engraved retailers name "James E. Caldwell & Co. Philadelphia", movement marked "Walter E. Durfee" on top edge of backplate, damascened plates. Mahogany Chippendale style case with hand carved decoration features a molded broken arch top, turned finials with carved detail over an arched molded crown and conforming dial door with beveled glass flanked by turned columns with Brass capitols, over a carved molded frieze and waist door with carved Fan and beveled glass flanked by turned columns on a paneled base with carved moldings, turned columns with Brass capitols all supported by carved paw feet. Original finish with minor wear, lacks fabric in backboard, running when cataloged. 102 1/2" high. ESTIMATE $4,000-6,000

Walter Durfee Oak 9 Tube Grandfather Clock

Walter Durfee Oak 9 Tube Grandfather Clock
Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$10,000 – $15,000[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$7,500[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – May 17, 2014[/restrict]

Walter Durfee Oak 9 Tube Grandfather Clock. Large brass dial has a 12 in. silvered chapter ring with applied brass hour numbers, silvered sub seconds dial, moon phase with silvered arch, sub dials for Chime/Silent & Westminster/Eight Bells, fancy engraved gilt back plate, pierced hands and signed by the retailer “J.E. Caldwell, Phiadelphia, PA”; brass weight driven movement has Graham deadbeat escapement, retaining power, quality brass weights, pulleys and pendulum bob with wood stick, signed on the moon phase disc “Walter H. Durfee, RI” and has 9 silvered tubes signed “Walter H. Durfee & Co. Providence, RI”. In an excellent carved oak case with broken arched pediment crest having turned finials, filigree carving and rosettes with long fluted columns on the bonnet; the body of the case has fancy shaped beveled glasses on the front door and sides with long fluted pilasters & filigree carving, stands on carved claw feet. Quarter sawn oak case is in very good condition with a French polished finish. 96 in. high x 24 in. wide x 18 in. deep.

Walter Durfee 2 Weight Mahogany Grandfather Clock

Walter Durfee 2 Weight Mahogany Grandfather Clock
Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$6,000 – $8,000[/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 – Apr 27, 2013[/restrict]

Walter Durfee 2 Weight Mahogany Grandfather Clock. Brass dial with pierced gilt filigree, silvered chapter ring with applied brass Arabic numbers, sub seconds dial and moon phase dial signed Walter Durfee & Co. Providence. Quality brass time & strike movement, Graham’s deadbeat escapement, strikes on a single gong, signed on back of moon phase plate; quality brass weight, pulleys & pendulum bob with wood stick. Carved mahogany case with broken arch crest, turned finials and columns on the bonnet; original door glass with gothic mullion overlay, brass capitols on the columns and large paw feet at the base. Good original finish & condition. 103 in. high x 27 in. wide x 16 in. deep.

Oak Walter Durfee Grandfather Clock

Oak Walter Durfee Grandfather Clock
Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$4,000 – $6,000[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$2,750[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Nov 22, 2014[/restrict]

Oak Walter Durfee Grandfather Clock. 12 in. silvered dial signed “Walter H. Durfee, Providence” has black Roman hour numerals, black 5 minute numbers outside, sub calendar aperture, sub seconds dial, fancy engraved silvered dial center, brass back plate, gilt corner spandrels and arched moon phase dial at the top; quality brass weight driven movement with half hour strike on a coiled gong, brass covered weights and large brass 6 spoke brass pulleys. In an oak case with broken arched crest having brass mounts and spun brass finials, beveled door glass on the bonnet and lower door, spiral turned columns on the bonnet, body and base with beautiful carved inset lower panel and claw feet. Case has an older refinish. 96.5 in. high x 20 in. wide x 14 in. deep.

Walter Durfee Oak Grandfather Clock

Walter Durfee Oak Grandfather Clock
Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$8,000 – $12,000[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$7,500[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]7:00 AM – Nov 17, 2012[/restrict]

Walter Durfee Oak Grandfather Clock. Brass dial has a 12 in. silvered chapter ring with incised black Roman hour numerals, fancy pierced hands, sub seconds dial, silvered silent-chime & 8 Bell-Westminster sub dials in the arch and pierced brass spandrels; dial signed on silvered plaque – Walter Durfee, Providence. Quality, weight driven, brass movement has Graham deadbeat escapement & retaining power; quarter hour strikes Westminster on 5 coiled gongs or it chimes on 8 steel bells, 3 quality brass weights and pulleys, brass pendulum bob with steel stick. Movement signed Walter Durfee, Providemce, RI. In an oak case with broken arch crest and rosettes on the bonnet, 3 brass finials, spiral turned side columns with brass capitols on the bonnet, body and base, beveled door glass and stands on carved claw feet. In very good condition and a clean original finish. A very nice example. 99 in. high x 23 in. wide x 14 in. deep.

Walter Durfee 9 Tube Grandfather Clock

Walter Durfee 9 Tube Grandfather Clock
Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$15,000 – $25,000[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$20,000[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Apr 27, 2013[/restrict]

Walter Durfee 9 Tube Mahogany Grandfather Clock. Large brass dial has a silvered 12 in. chapter ring with applied gilt brass Arabic hour numbers, fancy scrolling gilt engraved center and spandrels, silvered sub seconds dial, sub dials for Chime-Silent & Westminster-Whitington, nautical moon phase dial and signed by the retailer Bailey Banks & Biddle; quality brass weight driven movement has Graham deadbeat escapement, quarter hour strike with 9 tubes, 3 quality brass weights & pulleys and 1 jar mercurial pendulum, signed Walter H. Durfee, Providence, RI on the top of the back plate, dial board, back of the moon phase disk and chimes. Mahogany case has a broken arched crest with applied brass rosettes and spun brass finials, spiral turned columns with brass capitols on the bonnet, body and base with beveled door glass with carved arched top and stands on claw feet. 103 in. high x 23 in. wide x 15 in. deep.

Walter Durfee 9 Tube Oak Grandfather Clock

Walter Durfee 9 Tube Oak Grandfather Clock
Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$6,000 – $8,000[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$6,000[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Mar 07, 2020[/restrict]

Walter Durfee, number 5, oak 9 tube grandfather clock with a large brass dial having a 12 in. silvered chapter ring with applied brass hour numbers, silvered sub seconds dial, moon phase with silvered arch, sub dials for Chime/Silent and Westminster/Eight Bells, fancy pierced gilt brass filigree decorated center and corner spandrels, pierced hands and signed by the retailer “H.J. Howe, Syracuse.” The brass weight driven movement has Graham deadbeat escapement with retaining power, quality brass weights, pulleys and pendulum bob with steel pendulum stick and 9 silvered tubes; movement is signed on the back plate “Walter H. Durfee, Providence, RI.” The oak case has an arched crest with pierced carved seashell, bell flower and ribbon design, turned finials, leaf carving and spiral turned columns with beveled glass on the bonnet door; the body of the case has long, turned fluted columns with leaf carving, mullioned beveled glasses on the door. beveled glass on the sides, oval brass escutcheon and inset panel on the base with filigree, bellflower and ribbon carving all standing on large claw feet. Plaque on the inside reads: “Erected by Warren H. Girvin, 1899.” Top of bonnet & base are replacements. Dimensions: 100 in. high x 25 in. wide x 17 in. deep.

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