Shelf or Mantel Tambour
Herschede Hall Clock Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, 8 day, time and strike spring brass movement tambour mantel clock. Serial no. 1700
Mahogany case in original finish has some minor scratches on the round head and a shrinkage crack in the front wood ring that supports the dial. Original silvered dial has some surface tarnish. Period hands.
Germany, "Elite", 8 days, time and quarter hour strike spring fusee brass movement tambour style mantel clock with Westminster chime on gongs.
Refinished mahogany and mahogany veneered case has a couple dings on the base front molding and the curved area. Original silvered dial has a little wear and scratches at the winding arbors and some scattered white spots between 1 and 3 o'clock possibly from wear to the finish that protects the silver from tarnishing. Movement is marked "Elite" and "B & D" (Bawo & Dotter): Bawo & Dotter were New York City importers of European clocks. This movement is possibly by Winterhalder and Hofmeier although is not signed.
Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass., for Spaulding & Co., Chicago, "Babro 31" mahogany tambour 8 day house strike mantel clock, serial number 109718,
the solid wood case, silvered dial and beveled convex glass on this early example all are in very good original condition. The jeweled movement ticks and strikes properly.
Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Chime Clock No. 58" shelf clock, 8 days, time, strike and Sonora chime on 5 bells, spring driven movement in a large carved tambour style mahogany case with a silvered brass dial and applied brass numerals, c1913
the case retains its original untouched finish with very minor abrasions along lower front edge and a minor dent in the right corner. The silvered dial has some wear and the brass numerals have oxidized. Ht 14 1/2", Width 32 1/2"
Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass., 8 days, time and ship's Bell strike, spring driven brass movement large Tambour mantel clock. Serial No. 101851, c1914
Mahogany case in original finish in very nice condition. Original silvered dial is very nice for its age with a couple minor scratches and some age yellowing of the surface coating. Original hands. Ht 15"
Jacques, Germany, mahogany large, 8 days, triple fusee quarter chime (two melodies on 6 rods) round top bracket clock, c1910
the oversize ornate case retains an old glossy finish with some minor dings and scratches. The silvered dial is tarnished and has worn to brass in some areas. The cast brass bezel and thick beveled glass are fine. The large high-quality signed movement, #160327, ticks and chimes but was not tested long term. Ht 16"
Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass., for Tiffany & Co., New York, NY, "Tambour No. 2", 8 days, time and house strike copper bronze mantel clock, #115819, 1918
the heavy cast metal case has been brightly polished and lacquered, and it needs a cloth in its rear pierced door. There is some minor green oxidation around the bezel. The signed silvered dial is slightly tarnished. The balance-wheel movement ticks, but will need its hammer arm reattached (arbor end broken) to strike properly. Measures 8 1/2" x 13 1/4" x 4 1/2"
Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass., "Tambour No. 1", 8 days, time and house strike, spring driven brass lever movement mantel clock. Serial No. 163040, c1924
Polished brass case with copper bronze bezel and block feet with some scratches and small dings on the sharp edges. Original silvered dial has tarnished a little with a couple small darker blemishes. Original hands and key. Ht 9 1/2"
Ansonia Clock Co., New York, NY, "Dayton" mahogany, 8 days, "dual chime tone strike" tambour mantel clock, c1926
the case has some minor dings and scratches but is good overall with an original surface. The signed, silvered dial has some minor scratches and toning. The movement ticks and strikes but was not tested long term. Ht 9 1/2"
Lenzkirch, Germany, carved walnut, 8 days, time and strike, tambour mantel clock, Ò1 Million 923823Ó, 1917
this large ornate case is in very good condition, as are the fancy hands, brass dial (minor losses to number blacking), and convex glass. The gong stand is present but needs to be reattached to the case bottom. The signed and numbered movement ticks and strikes. In year 2004, this would have been a $1500 clock. Ht 12Ò