Shelf Novelty Desk or Table

If you didn't look on the back of the case you would assume this to be an Ansonia timepiece. This is a dead ringer for the "Novelty No. 18" made by Ansonia, but in a larger size. British United was copying designs made by Ansonia and producing their own. Without irony, Henry Davies' brother Edward had returned to the UK around 1885 to run the British United Clock Co; although there is no evidence of a financial bond between the 2 companies, there was for sure a Family Bond between the 2 and ideas were exchanged freely.

both in very good original condition, both with xlnt dials; one runs OK, other ticks and stops. For details, see LY, Ansonia, item 2109. Height 4.25" One bid for both

Clock states "Electrified by Majestic Lamp Works". This clock is fully restored and in excellent condition. Height 14 inches

One day, time only, runs very strong. 3 inch wood (adamantine with beautiful graining) case, 2 inch dial, seconds dial, and heavy beveled glass. Brass ball feet, a ripple like sash around the glass and the back. All there, very clean clock. Ly-Seth Thomas No. 1393.

Jaeger, Paris, Rue de la Paix, made in the 1960's. Fine and unusual eight-day going keyless table timepiece, designed as street lamp. C. In the form of a green lacquered street lamp. D. Matt gilt with Roman numerals. Blued steel "Louis XV" hands. M. 18Ó', nickel plated, 13 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the dial. Dim. 29 cm. high.

inches with handle up. Nice dial under a beveled glass. The case is painted light green, looks like it might have been blue originally. Surely it is 1 day, time only, running. Back wind and set, S-F adjustment on the base.

2 tone mahogany case is 7 1/2 inches high. 4 inch etched gold dial, 4 jewel, lever, 8 day, time only movement, No.103-A. Running but I would check the click before winding very much. I felt a slip on one turn. Back wind and set. Ly-Seth Thomas No.936.