Shelf or Mantel Novelty
France, table clock, gilt bronze hot air balloon form case with suspended gondola, laden with sand bags, anchor, ring, and rope, resting on a stump surrounded by a fence, all on a cast base with foliate ornament, gilt dial set with Arabic numeral white
case a bit dirty, gilding bright, localized, minor corrosion, banner surfaces redone, dial good, specks of oxide on hands, ticks and strikes, a very impressive clock
Novelty clock, possibly German, gilt brass case with Baroque ornament, thirty hour timepiece movement with two trains run from a single barrel, one for the flying ball pendulum, alternately caught and released by the two staff wielding putti beneath a
very good overall, flying pendulum arbor bent, clock will not retain tension on the mainspring until this is remedied, time train will tick with pressure on wheels
France, for Maple & Co., London and Paris, hour repeating carriage clock in the form of a sedan chair, the gilt brass case with rococo style ornament with plaques featuring naughty putti, scrolls, and shells, case sides with carrying handles, the top with
loss to gilding, case with polish residue, portrait very good, dial with hairline at upper right, hour hand bent, movement dirty, running, striking and repeating functional, light rust on gong and winding arbors
Swiss, Imhof, 8 day, spring brass lever movement inclined plane timepiece.
Polished brass and gilt tone case with some light scratches the cylinder. Painted metal dial marked "Swiss" is fine with original hands. Inclined plane case has a little damage to the carving at the Sunday end of the plane. Movement ticks for a few seconds and stops, so will need service. Bottom of wood base is marked: "Musee International D'horologerie".
Joseph Ives, Plainville, Conn., "Hour Glass" mantle clock, 30 hour, time and strike, powered by single "wagon-spring" attached inside the top of the case with fixed lantern pinions instead of typical Ives rolling pinions, A cast iron frame supports the
the case has been refinished and has a faded appearance. The original veneer has splits and repairs throughout. The lower tablet has been professionally repainted. The dial has some spotting and there is moderate loss to the numerals. However, this is a very rare Ives model which seldom comes to market,
Clepsydra or water clock, ancient looking reproduction wall hanging made by Pearson, Page & Co., England
Very nice original condition. Retains all original parts and brass has been polished and lacquered. The single hand is moved as water drips from the circular tank into the lower collection tank. This firm made many models, some faked to look old with phony ancient dates. A real conversation piece.
Barrel Clock, by C. A. Warner and Co., New York, NY, with Waterbury 8 day, time and strike movement.
this is a large authentic dark-stained oak barrel, on its stand, fitted with a dial with an impressed center showing two monks enjoying a brew. The case has - "A 'Knocker' is one that condemns the bad things you approve" stenciled on it. The proper Waterbury hands are present, but need to be fitted. 17" diameter barrel, overall Ht 33 in. A real conversation piece for your wet bar.
Ansonia Clock Co., New York, NY, "Marguerite", 30 hours, and alarm nickel and gilt finish novelty clock with mirror and perfume bottle stand, c1883
except for two absent perfume bottles, this ornate stand appears original and complete, with tarnish and wear to the metal surfaces. The thick beveled rear mirror shows a bit of deterioration, and the metal base has lost some black paint. The signed paper dial has toned, and the green velvet mirror backing is aging. The pin-pallet movement ticks and stops. Ht 14"
Ansonia Clock Co., New York, NY, "Novelty No. 18", horseshoe desk timepiece, silver plated case with horseshoe dial surround, Roman numeral white enamel dial, 8 days timepiece movement with cylinder platform, c1890.
case with minor tarnish and polish residue, dial good, movement dirty, will tick, needs service, Ht 6"
F. Kroeber & Co., New York, N.Y., ÒNoiseless Rotary No. 1Ó derrick form shelf clock, 8 days, time and strike, spring driven movement with rotary pendulum in an ebonized wooden case with gold highlights and dome with a papered metal dial, c1882
the gold highlights have been restored. The gong has been replaced. The brass dial pan has been painted gold. The dial has abrasions between 4 and 8. Ht 21Ò including dome