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This elegant clock is an original miniature French conical pendulum clock. Conical pendulum means the bob of the pendulum moves in a circle which on this clock is held by the cupid. The white alabaster case is in excellent condition with no breaks or cracks. The white porcelain dial and dial sash are perfect. There are gilt covered musical instruments and an artist's easel. The objects and the cupid statue have been restored and are in outstanding condition. The French circular movement is signed. The trademark is FOT BTE with an anchor and star. The dial opening shows the skeletonized movement. It retains its original hands and feet. It strikes the hours and half-hours on a lyrical bell. Circa: ~1870  Click Image to Enlarge  Click Image to Enlarge  Click Image to Enlarge  Click Image to Enlarge  Click Image to Enlarge This clock is a marvelous testament to the ability of the French to combine artistry and function perfectly. H: 14 1/2", W: 11", D: 4 3/4" Price - $2400 Refer to: #590 This rare shelf clock is a Welch, Spring & Co. "Italian No. 2" model. It is rare because of its originality and condition. Seldom is a clock original throughout and in superb condition. It was also made by a fairly rare and valued maker. The rosewood veneer has no chips or blemishes except for normal wear around the door latch. The wood grain is outstanding. The patina on the dial is expected for its age. The floral reverse painting is spectacular and retains the original putty as does the upper glass. The inside label is perfect and it retains its original hands and pendulum. It has a 30 hour movement and strikes the hours only on a robust gong. Circa: 1875. This clock is rare and original -- enough said. H: 14", W: 9 1/4", D: 4 1/2" Price - $625 Refer to: #1196 This impressive bracket clock is an original Lenzkirch with a stunning walnut grain, burlwood veneers and applied carved moldings in exceptional condition. It retains its original finish and the scroll top is splendid. A small molding was reglued at some point. There is a uniformly-aged patina on the silver chapter ring and dial center and the numerals are excellent. The original gold gilt is intact on the spandrels. It retains its original beveled glass in the front door and metal filigree and cloth in the back door as well. The signed movement, serial number 1058632, has a petite sonnerie gong strike. Petite sonnerie means it counts the quarter hours on two gongs and strikes out the hours on one. Circa: 1905. H: 15 3/4", W: 11", D: 7 1/4" This clock has the elegance Lenzkirch was famous for and it will be a sheer delight to own. PRICE: $1400 Refer to: #466 This original, gothic/beehive Waterbury clock is known as the "Sussex" model. It is part of the cabinet series named for well-known British cities. It is a restored red mahogany with a beautiful grain in outstanding condition. What appears to be a dent in the finish to the left of the dial is wood graining. It retains its original gold gilt on the escapement, cast bezel and dial sash, and four ball feet...a rare accomplishment in these times. The ivory porcelain dial is in spectacular condition. There is a tiny chip on the original beveled glass by the "12" which does not detract at all. The quality #91 movement with visible, ruby-pallet escapement strikes the hours and half-hour on a heavy gong. Circa: 1910 This clock has great simplicity in style, but look closely, it absolutely understates its elegance. H: 12 1/2", W: 9", D: 5 1/2" PRICE: $595 Refer to: #494 This early clock is a typical Bradley & Hubbard of West Meriden, Ct. cast iron frontpiece with handpainted flowers, patterns and a country home scene. The iron frontpiece is attached to a wood frame; hence, the name "ironfront." There is wear to the enamel over the black undercoat and is not obvious. The vivid country scene and most of the designs are intact. The lower brass bezel is original and the top bezel is a replacement and fits perfectly. Both bezels have been polished, lacquered and are in excellent condition. The original white painted dial has been touched up slightly. The inside label has faded and is virtually illegible. The pendulum may be original and has been polished and lacquered. The movement strikes the hours only on a robust gong. Virtually identical ironfront on page 202 of Ball's "American Shelf and Wall Clocks." Circa: 1850. This wonderful old American ironfront is a tribute to the ingenuity of the early clockmakers in their attempt to decorate cases to fit into the decor of the times. H: 19 1/2", W: 18 1/2", D: 3" PRICE: $800 Refer to: #413 View Movement This handsome Seth Thomas clock is a Sonora chime and is known as the "Chime #1" model. It is a red mahogany adamantine with a spectacular grain, four brass ball feet and a dome top. The adamantine is in outstanding condition which is unusual for a clock this old. The flash photo of the top reflects the edge and shows what appears to be a split but there is no split. The brass bezel and gold gilt dial sash are in excellent condition. The ivory porcelain dial is absolutely mint. Only remnants of the original back label remain. It retains its original steel hands. The movement plays the westminster melody on the quarter hours on four patented sonora resonated bells. It strikes the hours also on a resonated sonora bell. It has a chime/silent lever on the side. This clock creates a delightful splendor with both sight and sound and is definitely one to be treasured. Circa: 1910. H: 13 1/2", W: 15", D: 7" PRICE: $900 Refer to: #530 View Top Back View Contact The ClockWorks Unlimited This early New Haven parlor clock is known as the "No. 750". It has a mahogany veneered case with a beautiful grain that has its original finish and is in exceptional condition. The case is covered with delicate brass ornamentation. The original white painted dial is in fine condition for its age. The original glass door with its flecked, multi-colored stenciling makes this clock unique. The large brass pendulum has been polished. The door opens with a key latch which is the same key for the winding arbors. The movement strikes the hours only on a bold gong. Circa: 1886. This clock is what they call a "keeper" in collector circles because its exceptional originality is hard to find in a parlor clock these days. This original and very Victorian "faux marble" clock is the Gilbert Clock Company's "Noah" model. It is one of the largest of the black wood mantels that was made. These clocks were called "faux marbles" as the American companies tried to imitate the popular French marbles of the day using American natural resources. It has red marbleized wooden columns, architectural top and molded sides. The body of the clock is black enameled wood. The case is in excellent condition with just slight crackling. It has its original white painted dial with very slight aging and the roman numerals are outstanding. The ornamentation has been restored properly with gold gilt. The fancy bezel has been polished and the rococo dial sash and dial center have been restored. The movement strikes the hours on a hearty gong and the half-hour on a delightful bell. Circa: 1904. This impressive clock on top of the mantel takes one back to the warmth of yesteryear and quiet, more serene times. H: 12 1/2", W: 19 1/2", D: 6 1/4" PRICE: SOLD Refer to: #1024 View Movement View Movement Stamp This very early French clock is known as a Lyre clock, more specifically, the "Poorman's Lyre" because it was made of wood instead of marble. It is a rosewood veneer with marvelous ivory satinwood inlay. It is all original. It has a pure white porcelain dial with perfect convex glass and a very ornate, machine-turned bezel in fine condition. The back of the movement is surrounded by its original round wood with the original wood cover. It has a silk thread suspension pendulum. The wood has some scratches but they do not detract from the overall stunning appearance. The movement strikes the hours and half-hour on a lyrical bell. Circa: 1820-1840. This clock was originally made to imitate the luxurious and expensive lyre clocks of the the period and it was an outstanding early achievement. H: 22", W: 9 1/2", D: 5" PRICE: $1175 Refer to: #584 View Back & Movement This Waterbury crystal regulator is the "Toulon" model. It has a rich gold plated finish with wear and patina. The clock came in polished brass and old brass as well. The clock is totally original. The ivory porcelain dial with visible escapement and multi-color polychrome accents is in outstanding condition. Waterbury used this dial on their expensive crystal regulator models. It retains a beautifully designed, simulated mercury pendulum and cast bezel which are in splendid condition. The four beveled glass panels are in exceptional condition. It is an 8-Day wind and strikes the hours and half-hour on a deep, coiled wire gong. It is running and striking. Circa: 1909. H: 10 3/4"; W: 6 1/2"; D: 5 1/4" PRICE: $575 (unrestored) Refer to: #578 Back View This is a magnificent French brass sketeton clock of portico design by Henri Marc, Paris. It is very rare and is in outstanding condition. The two-train striking movement is horizontally planted in the manner of a turret clock. The hours and half hours are struck on a domed bell above the clock plates with an articulated motion, the power changing directions and form three times - again in the manner of a tower clock with a light, lyrical sound. The perfect pure white porcelain enamel annular dial is signed "Hry Marc A Paris" and the back plate is further signed and numbered. The clock is anchored to a red velvet covered black enamel wooden base that is in excellent condition. The glass dome is newer and beautifully cast in the antique style with imperfections. The movement has an inverted pin-wheel escapement. The temperature compensating pendulum, constructed in the manner of John Ellicott, is exceptional. Circa: 1840  Click Image to Enlarge  Click Image to Enlarge  Click Image to Enlarge  Click Image to Enlarge  Click Image to Enlarge This clock is truly rare! Only 10 percent or less of all skeleton clocks are Continental, without taking into consideration the unusual turret design. The visual presence of this stately skeleton is simply inspiring. |
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