- AMERICAN FEDERAL INLAID MAHOGANY TALL
AMERICAN FEDERAL INLAID MAHOGANY TALL CASE CLOCKPennsylvania or New Jersey, circa 1800, arched painted dial with date aperture and seconds sweep, brass movement, set in a waisted case with scrolled pediment, highly figured mahogany veneers, period pendulum, key, winder, and weights, 92-3/4 x 20-1/2 x 9-3/4 in.
Provenance: purchased from Antique Clock Gallery in Whitehouse, New Jersey on March 31, 1990 for $12,000 (with copy of receipt); Private Collection
Condition:
dial in good condition with even crackle and scattered minor distress, repainting to date wheel, top three inches of pediment scrolls restored, case uprights extended (works and case possibly married), bottom board and rear foot facings restored
- MASSACHUSETTS FEDERAL INLAID MAHOGANY
MASSACHUSETTS FEDERAL INLAID MAHOGANY TALL CASE CLOCKcirca 1810, arched painted dial signed "Warranted, by WM Cummens, Roxbury", with sweep and date aperture, brass movement, hood with pierced fret work, waisted case with fluted and brass mounted quarter columns, interior backboard signed in chalk "Cummens No.8"?, with two period weights, winder, pendulum bob and pendulum, 94-3/4 x 19-1/2 x 10 in.
Provenance: Delaney Antique Clocks, West Townsend, Massachusetts; Private Collection
Condition:
dial paint in good condition with only minor flaking and even craquelure, period saddle board, original feet, fretwork is possibly original with some brakes and repairs
- A GEORGE III OAK MOONPHASE LONGCASE
A GEORGE III OAK MOONPHASE LONGCASE CLOCK BY WILLIAM AVENELL OF ALRESFORD with a two train, eight day and five pillar movement, the face with 'silent strike' dial, date aperture and sweeping second hand, the case with a moulded and gilt metal mounted hood, measuring, 214cm high x 55cm wide Note: Recently serviced by Robert Jones Antique Clock Repair and Restoration and found to be in good running order. Provenance: A private West Dorset estate.
- ROYAL DOULTON ANTIQUE WIZARD ALCHEMIST
ROYAL DOULTON ANTIQUE WIZARD ALCHEMIST CLOCK - ROYAL DO...A rare antique clock with panel in raised relief of wizard holding his potion, in Kingsware glaze. With original clock.
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Artist: Charles Noke
Issued: 1910
Dimensions: 5.25"L x 9"H
Manufacturer: Royal Doulton
Country of Origin: England
Condition:
Good
- (10PC) ANTIQUE CLOCK REFERENCE BOOK
(10PC) ANTIQUE CLOCK REFERENCE BOOK GROUPINGDESCRIPTION: (Pc) Antique clock reference book grouping. Includes:
(1) A Guide to Dating English Antique Clocks by Eric Bruton.
(1) Britten's Old Clocks and Watches and Their Makers, Bonanza.
(1) American Clockmakers & Watchmakers by Sonya L. & Thomas J. Spittler & Chris H. Bailey.
(1) Longcase Clocks and Standing Regulators by Tran Duy Ly.
(1) The Clock Book by Wallace Nutting.
(1) Antique British Clocks by Brian Loomes.
(1) Miller's Buyers Guide to Clocks & Barometers.
(1) Pennsylvania Clocks and Clockmakers by George H. Eckhardt.
(1) Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the world By G.H Baillie.
(1) Connecticut Clockmakers of the Eighteenth Century.
CIRCA: 20th Cent.
ORIGIN: Continental
DIMENSIONS: (Largest) H: 11.25" x W: 1.5" x L: 9"
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CONDITION: Pre-owned, mild wear. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS(305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
- SWISS GILT METAL MOUNTED CHINESE JADE
SWISS GILT METAL MOUNTED CHINESE JADE DESK CLOCKDESCRIPTION: A Swiss gilt metal mounted chinese jade desk clock. The dial is stamped "8 days" and on verso is marked "Lemania Watch Co" and "Swiss Made". It is hand engraved with dates 2-11-38 and 10-8-34. This antique clock sits atop a two jade elephant figurines as legs and has a top finial decorative jade elephant figure.
CIRCA: Early 20th Century.
ORIGIN: Switzerland.
DIMENSIONS: H: 4 1/2" W: 3 1/4".
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CONDITION: Antique condition with metal rusting and discoloration. One elephant has missing leg. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS(305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission."
- 2 ANTIQUE CLOCKS: FRENCH EMPIRE & IRON2
2 ANTIQUE CLOCKS: FRENCH EMPIRE & IRON2 antique clocks in as found condition: Nice French Empire gilt bronze figural clock (with parts as shown), 3 in porcelain dial signed CHARPOT A LYON, 16 X 13 in; and a black iron and wood clock with painted front (cracks/wear/as is) 20 in tall.
- AN EMPIRE GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE
AN EMPIRE GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE "MARS" MANTLE CLOCK...AN EMPIRE GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE "MARS" MANTLE CLOCK, BY BOLLE, ROUEN, EARLY 19TH CENTURY, cast as the classically robed Mars standing on stylized rockwork with one foot raised while he adjusts his winged sandal near his caduceus, over a circular dial with a twist reeded bezel framing an engine turned dial and black Roman chapters, enclosing Breguet hands above twin key escapements and signed "BOLLE A ROUEN," reversing to a pierced door opening to the brass clock works with domed bell covering the backplate numbered "481," over a rectangular stepped base with leaf tip band decoration and raised on scrolling foliate feet. Height: 19 1/2" Width: 12 1/4" Depth: 5 1/2"
Condition:
Good condition for antique clock of this age, materials and use including but not limited to normal surface buildup throughout, some gilding wear, lacking pendulum and tip of caduceus. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
- A LOUIS XVI STYLE ORMOLU MOUNTED WHITE
A LOUIS XVI STYLE ORMOLU MOUNTED WHITE MARBLE MANTLE CL...A LOUIS XVI STYLE ORMOLU MOUNTED WHITE MARBLE MANTLE CLOCK, WORKS BY VINCENTI, CIRCA 1855, centering a finely detailed spread-winged eagle hung with a ribbon tied floral wreath and supporting a circular drum form case, enclosing a glazed bezel opening to a white enamel dial with black enameled Arabic chapters and reticulated gilt steel hands above twin key escapements, illegibly signed and surmounted by a leafy pinecone finial over bow-ribbon tied berried laurel branches on a conforming caveto carved block, the upper structure mounted on a beaded and shaped rectangular marble base with fluted columnar sides, flanking an inset recess paneled apron embellished with a scrolling rinceaux bronze and raised on stylized berried laurel truncated toupie feet, verso clock mechanism stamped with circular pastille "VINCENTI & CIE MEDAILLE D'ARGENT 1855," and "MADE IN FRANCE," includes one winding key. Height: 17 3/4" Width: 10 1/4" Depth: 6"
Condition:
Good condition for antique clocks of this age and materials including but not limited to surface buildup on white marble and bronzes, inscription on dial worn but lower area probably said "France," sturdy, lacking pendulum but includes a winding key. Simpson Galleries does not guarantee any timepiece or clock mechanism. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.” NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
- AMERICAN FEDERAL FOLK ART PAINT DECORATED
AMERICAN FEDERAL FOLK ART PAINT DECORATED TALL CASE CLO...dial signed "Alex. J. Willard Ashby", Massachusetts, early 19th century, painted wood dial with floral spandrels, 30 hour wood works, in fine waisted case with open fretwork and early cream to gray paint, 87-1/2 x 21-1/2 x 11-1/2 in.
Provenance: Business card inside for Delaney Antique Clocks, Townsend, Massachusetts; Private Collection, Warrenton, Virginia
Condition:
very good condition overall, early dry painted surface with bumps, abrasions, and wear, minor discoloration at one front corner, some flaking and losses to dial paint, wood pendulum present but broken, with two weights
- WILLIAM CUMMENS MASSACHUSETTS FEDERAL
WILLIAM CUMMENS MASSACHUSETTS FEDERAL FIGURED MAHOGANY ...Roxbury, circa 1795, dial signed "Warranted by Wm Cummens" and painted with pastoral scene and floral sprays, calendar aperture, brass movement, bonnet top surmounted by open fretwork and brass finials, bonnet and case with brass mounted stop fluted columns, base with ogee bracket feet, includes winder, two weights and pendulum, 91-3/4 x 20-1/4 x 10-1/2 in.
Provenance: Delaney Antique Clocks, West Townsend, Massachusetts, June 2008; Private Collection
Condition:
in overall fine condition, fretwork with small repairs, dial with minor paint loss, craquelure and two areas of paint retouches, calendar aperture appears to have been repainted as examined under blacklight, bonnet returns with later glass panels (one with chipping), case with one strip patch along rear return, one repaired front foot, other general wear as expected with age and use
- FINE WILLIAM CUMMENS MASSACHUSETTS FEDERAL
FINE WILLIAM CUMMENS MASSACHUSETTS FEDERAL MAHOGANY TAL...Roxbury, circa 1800, dial signed "Wm. Cummens", surmounted by a reticulated crest and brass finials, dial painted with floral sprays and globes, moon phase painted with night sky and a boy holding a drum, calendar aperture, brass movement, bonnet and case with brass mounted stop fluted columns, molded door, stepped base with ogee bracket feet, includes keys, winder, two weights and pendulum, 93 x 21 x 10-1/2 in.
Provenance: Delaney Antique Clocks, West Townsend, Massachusetts, June 2007; Private Collection
Condition:
in a fine state of preservation overall, painted dial with craquelure and minor paint losses, signature is faded, no evidence of later paint under blacklight examination, case with spanning shrinkage across base, feet with repairs, finish with light fading, other general wear and imperfections as expected with age and use