Shelf Desk or Table Novelty
6" Frosted Glass Sailing Ship Desk Clock
Clock, sailing ship, frosted glass. The clock has the look of Lalique. In 30 years in business this is the first I have seen like this. Circa 1930, the glass has two pin head flakes, otherwise perfect. Refer to additional photos. The ship is British Man of War with (2) Union Jacks flying. The clock movement was butchered by an amateur clock expert. It is now fitted with an accurate quartz clock movement.
C.1890, Parker Clock Co., Meriden, Conn, "No. 7, Solid Brass", novelty in good original condition.
For reference, see Ehrhardt, book 1, page 246. The ivorene dial has faded a bit. Height 6 inches
C.1900, English, British United Clock Co., BICYCLE clock in excellent original condition.
Henry's brother, Edward Davies went back to England to run the BUCC, and ideas and designs flowed freely between the 2, although there was never a financial connection. Note at a glance the dial center looks like an Ansonia, but is just a little different. Even the letters BUCC appear in a little diamond that looks like Ansonia's trademark. Height 6.25 inches
C.1900, (Lot of 2 BARGES),
1) Ansonia which has its strut broken off and lost. And 2) New Haven which has its paper dial replaced (nicely done). Height 13.5" One bid for both.
C.1885, Parker and Whipple, Meriden Ct, another cute novelty with pendulum showing in the glass below the dial.
Note this is a 2-piece item, and that the cast base is a stand for the main clock. Also note one rear seam to the tin case has failed and you have the squeeze it together to set in into the stand. Once in place it looks and runs fine. Dial with A.E.Hotchkiss patent. Height 3.75 inches
C.1890, Parker and Whipple, unusual suspended timepiece (Model No. 11).
The original foto of this clock lost it's file type moniker and could not be recovered, so we have substituted a Parker catalog cut to show the model. Our clock frame is slightly bent from an old fall and the clock hangs a bit crooked from the chain. I am being a bit critical here, as it is not so bad. Height 9 inches
C.1883, Ansonia, CHARMER, ladies boudoir clock.
The two little candle holders are missing (go right and left of the mirror), see Ly book, page 482, item 1958. Gilt finish is absent and there are a couple of spots on the mirror. Height 13 inches
C.1925, Waterbury, ENSIGN, desk timepiece, ships wheel motif, with rim wind and lever set 8-day jeweled movement.
This clock is engraved with the inscription: LANG TRANSPORTATION COMPANY. Overall in very good condition with original dial and hands. Height 6.25 inches
C.1900, Swiss, Umbrella Novelty Clock, in cobalt blue guilloche enamel over silver, with 24k gold numerals.
This item uses a small jeweled Swiss watch movement, wound from the rear (winds to left, movement ticks and stops, is out of beat) This clock has been on display at the American Clock and Watch Museum since 1974 and has always attracted a lot of attention. Diameter 3.5 inches
C.1892, E. N. Welch, "Little Grip", suitcase novelty, with damaged handle (ring on left side broken), and rear winder missing.
Otherwise this is a good little clock, with original gilt finish mostly intact and with a super original paper dial, the name "Welch" clear and legible. Movement is sound. W 3.25", Height 2.75" Worth $300 if original and undamaged.