Welch Model Jewelers Pinwheel Regulator Clock

Welch Standing Jewelers Regulator

Description

Attr: Welch Standing Jewelers Regulator. 12 in. porcelain dial has black Roman hour numerals, sweep seconds hand and brass bezel; quality weight driven time only movement with Graham deadbeat escapement and dust covers encasing the movement, quality brass weight and gridiron compensating pendulum with large brass bob and lyre shaped embellishment on the front. In a walnut floor standing case with broken arched crest, shell carved pediment and side finials, incised and carved design with hanging & inverted corbels on either side of the door and burled raised panels. In good refinished condition. 94 in. high x 30 in. wide x 14 in. deep.

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$6,000 – $8,000[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Fontaines Auction Gallery[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$3,750[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]Apr 27, 2013[/restrict]

Welch Model “C” Jewelers Pinwheel Regulator

Description

Welch Model “C” Jewelers Pinwheel Regulator. 11 in. porcelain dial with black Roman hour numerals, open moon hands, sweep seconds hand and brass bezel; has a typical jewelers 8 day weight driven movement with pinwheel escapement, movement encased in an iron dust box with hinged doors, single brass covered weight and quality 2 jar cut glass mercurial compensating brass pendulum with steel pendulum rod. In a walnut case with pierced carved crest, turned finials, carved side corbels with carved and incised highlights; reverse painted and gold leaf decorated door glass has fancy filigree and borders with lettering for “S. Sanborn”. Excellent condition, original finish, a beautiful clean and original clock. 76 in. high x 27 in. wide x 10 in. deep.

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$5,000 – $7,500[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Fontaines Auction Gallery[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$14,000[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]Nov 22, 2014[/restrict]