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Lot 72: A late 19th century French Three Graces Annular clock. 8-day time and strike movement with platform escapement and dual annular dial rings with porcelain markers, Roman hour numerals and Arabic minutes. Bisque porcelain case with upper urn and lift off cover and foliate detail, over Neoclassical figures of the Three Graces with floral swags standing before a fluted pedestal on a rectangular plinth with bas relief panels of frolicking Cherubs. Minor wear, no damage noted, running when cataloged. 24 1/2" high overall. ESTIMATE S4,000-6,000

Lot 62: A 1980's vintage Rolex Submariner Date model gentleman's wristwatch. Automatic wind movement with a Black Tritium dial, Mercedes hands, Nipple markers, date aperture and sweep seconds, serial #R830240. 40 mm Stainless Steel case and a Rolex "Oyster" Stainless Steel bracelet. Slight wear, replaced bezel, winds, sets and running when cataloged. ESTIMATE $3,000-5,000

Lot 70: A late 19th/early 20th century English Bracket clock retailed by "Bailey, Banks & Biddle, Philadelphia". High quality 8-day triple fusee movement with quarter hour Westminster/8 Bell striking on a nest of eight Bells and 5 coiled gongs, engraved Gilded Brass dial with arched top, Silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals, upper Chime/Silent, Slow/Fast and Westminster/Chime on Eight Bells subsidiary dials. Ebonized Georgian Style case with original Ebonized finish and fine cast Brass mounts, finials, door and paw feet. Minor finish wear, small shrinkage cracks, running and chiming when cataloged. 26 1/2" high overall. ESTIMATE $4,000-6,000

Lot 20: A 19th century American Lyre front Banjo clock. 8-day weight driven time only movement with a painted Iron dial and Roman numerals. Mahogany case with Gilded decoration, turned top finial over a circular dial door with convex glass and foliate carved lower panel with reverse painted glass, shaped drop with beaded detail and turned bottom finial. Some case wear, dial re-painted, replaced lower glass, running when cataloged. 37 1/2" high overall. ESTIMATE $1,000-2,000

Lot 28: A 19th century Birge & Fuller Wagon Spring Shelf clock. 30-hour time and strike movement with "Wagon Spring" power, painted metal dial with Roman numerals. Unusual Mahogany "Beehive" form case with turned "Candles", arched upper door with original clear dial glass and reverse painted lower and bottom door glass. Paper label 80% intact. Old dry finish, minor dial damage, not running when cataloged. 21 1/2" high overall. ESTIMATE $1,000-1,500

Lot 33: A turn of the century Lenzkirch Model 108 Jugendstil Miniature Freischwinger wall clock. Series 66, 8-day time only movement with convex porcelain dial with Arabic numerals and filigree hands, fancy cast Brass pendulum, serial #1 Million 283466 indicates a production date of 1901. Walnut case with applied Gilded Bronze decoration in the Art Nouveau manner with a hinged Brass dial door, convex dial glass and shaped bracket drop . Older finish with good color and only minor wear, running when cataloged. 15 3/4" high overall. ESTIMATE $1,000-1,500 NOTE: This clock is illustrated on page 204 of George Everett's book "Lenzkirch Clocks, The Unsigned Story"

Lot 1: A mid 20th century German clockwork "Whistler" figure. Carved wooden automaton figure whose head moves and whistles a tune when activated via Brass key wind movement with bellows. Original painted finish. Minor wear, working when cataloged. 13 1/4" high overall. ESTIMATE $400-600

Lot 2: A mid 20th century German clockwork "Whistler" figure by Karl Griesbaum, Triberg. Carved wooden automaton figure whose head moves and whistles a tune when activated via Brass key wind movement with bellows. Original painted finish, with a battery operated street lamp. Stamped "K G" Trademark with songbird. Minor wear, working when cataloged. 18 3/4" high overall. ESTIMATE $600-800

Lot 3: A late 19th century Vienna Regulator wall clock by H. Endler & Co. Freiburg, Germany. 8-day weight driven time only movement with two part porcelain dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and molded Brass bezel, serial #101468. Figured Walnut Biedermeier case with a stepped, arched crown and turned finials over a single long door with arched glass flanked by fluted pilasters with shaped detail over a shaped drop. Older finish with Ebonized detail, minor wear, replaced top finial, running when cataloged. 47 1/2" high overall. ESTIMATE $400-600

Lot 68: A Very Good quality Inlaid Vienna Regulator wall clock by "J. Thiel, in Wien". 60-day weight driven time only movement with a flat porcelain dial, with visible escapement, cut Steel verge and subsidiary Day/Date dials, Roman numerals and Cast Piecrust bezel, marked "J. Thiel, in Wien". Transitional Style Rosewood case with Brass, Copper and Pewter marquetry inlay features a carved crest above an arched carved crown with inlaid frieze, an arched door with chamfered corners and fluted columns with inlaid medallions, inlaid back panel and shaped inlaid drop and carved lower finial. Finish in excellent condition with minor loose inlays, running when cataloged. 54 1/2" high overall. ESTIMATE $4,000-6,000

Lot 69: A late 19th century E. N. Welch model "D" wall hanging Jeweler's Regulator. 8-day time only weight driven movement with Pinwheel escapement, porcelain dial with Roman numerals, sweep seconds, molded Brass bezel and bi-metal compensating pendulum. Victorian Period Black Walnut case in the Eastlake design with hand carved detail features a shaped, scalloped crown with turned finials and carved frieze over a molded cornice and single long door with arched glass shaped frame and applied Burl panels above a tapered drop with applied Burl panel and sawtooth detail. Brass "Waterbury" plaque added to inside of case. Original finish with some wear and minor damage, one finial with base chip, running when cataloged. 91" high overall. ESTIMATE $4,000-6,000

Lot 71: A late 19th century French three piece Gilded Bronze and Marble Lyre clock set. 8-day time and strike movement with knife edge suspension, convex porcelain dial, Arabic numerals with hand painted floral swags and Gilded filigree hands, fitted with a gridiron pendulum and swinging exterior bezel decorated with applied "brilliants", serial #217. Louis XVI Style Rose Marble case with Gilded Bronze frame with swags and foliate detail, surmounted by torches, on a foliate pedestal base with a pair of three branch candelabra with foliate arms, and tripod bases with Ram's head and foliated swag detail. Minor wear, hairline free dial, minor fissures in stone, movement complete and running when cataloged, set-up and balancing will be required after moving. 18 3/4" high overall. ESTIMATE $4,000-6,000

Lot 4: A 19th century Munger & Benedict Empire Period shelf clock. 8-day weight driven Brass time and strike movement (marked No. 98 on front plate), papered dial with Roman numerals and "Flying Eagle" pendulum, marked "Warranted by, Munger & Benedict, Auburn, N.Y.". Mahogany case with carved Eagle crest above an upper dial door with reverse painted glass and a lower mirrored door, flanked by painted pilasters over carved paw feet, with original wall paper on backboard. Older refinishing with minor damage, dial wear and edge damage, restored crest, running when cataloged. 39 3/4" high overall. ESTIMATE $600-800

Lot 5:A late 19th century Lenzkirch No. 620 open well wall clock. Series 26, 8-day spring driven time and strike movement with embossed Brass dial, Silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals and fancy Brass pendulum, serial #544281 indicates a production date of 1880. Walnut case with applied Cast Brass decoration and carved detail, gallery crest over molded crown and dial door with circular glass, open well with turned finials and gallery over a shaped bracket drop. Older refinishing with minor wear, lacks one small Brass detail, several replaced finials, running when cataloged. 37" high overall. ESTIMATE $600-800

Lot 6: A late 19th century French Louis XVI Style mantel clock by A. D. Mougin, Paris. 8-day time and strike movement with convex porcelain dial, Arabic numerals, hand painted floral swags and fancy Gilded filigree hands. Pink Marble case with Gilded Bronze mounts, features a shaped top with urn finial over a facade with foliate swags flanked by turned columns with floral appliques on an oval base with beaded Bronze feet. Some wear, minor damage to Marble, running when cataloged. 13" high overall. ESTIMATE $600-800

Lot 7: A 19th century Jerome & Darrow shelf clock. 8-day weight driven wooden time and strike movement (alarm train has been removed) with painted wooden dial and Roman numerals. Mahogany case with a shaped stenciled crest above a single long three glass door with reverse painted George Washington portrait and lower landscape, all flanked by stenciled pilasters on a flat base. Paper label 70% intact. Older refinishing with minor damage, dial wear, lacks alarm train, running when cataloged. 39 3/4" high overall. ESTIMATE $600-800

Lot 8: A mid 20th century Chelsea Clock Co. "Mariner" model ship's clock. 8 day time and strike movement with Silvered dial, Arabic numerals and Ships Bell striking, marked "Donovan & Seamans Co., Los Angeles" serial #673267. Bronze "Yacht Wheel" case with a Bronze and Mahogany base. Some surface wear, tarnish, running when cataloged. 13 1/2" high overall. ESTIMATE $600-800

Lot 9: A turn of the century French Carriage clock. 8-day movement with Petite Sonnerie strike and Grand Sonnerie repeat, porcelain dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary alarm set dial. Brass case with beaded detail, folding handle, molded top and base, and beveled glass panels. Minor wear, small flake in dial corner, dent in rear base molding, running when cataloged. 6 1/4" high overall, plus case. ESTIMATE $600-800

Lot 10: A turn of the century Lenzkirch No. 71 "Peacock" model Freischwinger wall clock. 8-day spring driven time and strike movement with Brass dial and engraved Silvered chapter ring, Arabic numerals and fancy cast Brass pendulum, serial #1 Million 143274 indicates a production date of 1905. Oak case with applied Brass detail and fancy crest, dial door with turned pilasters and shaped bracket drop. Old finish with some wear, running when cataloged. 40" high overall. ESTIMATE $800-1,200

Lot 11:A turn of the century French Bronze figural Swinging Arm clock. 8-day time only movement within a Green patinated sphere with Roman numerals and short gridiron pendulum. Patinated Spelter allegorical figure of "Science" after Auguste Moreau. Some wear to the finish, running when cataloged. 21 1/2" high overall. ESTIMATE $800-1,200

Lot 12: A turn of the century Junghans wall clock with unusual pull string winding. 8-day spring driven time and strike movement with engraved Silvered chapter dial, Arabic numerals and gridiron pendulum with porcelain indicator. Walnut case with arched crest and carved finials, circular Brass dial door and glass lower with fluted pilasters and shaped bracket drop. Old finish with some wear, flake in dial glass, running when cataloged. 40 1/2" high overall. ESTIMATE $800-1,200

Lot 16: A late 19th century French Carriage clock, retailed by "J. Chrestin, Nice". 8-day movement with Petite Sonnerie strike and Grand Sonnerie repeat, porcelain dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary alarm set dial. Brass case with folding handle, molded top and base, and beveled glass panels. Original leather covered travel case with sliding front panel. Minor wear, running when cataloged, case with some damage, lacks carrying strap. 7 1/2" high overall. ESTIMATE $800-1,200

Lot 13: An early 19th century Seth Thomas Pillar and Scroll clock with off-center pendulum. 30-hr weight driven time and strike wooden strap movement with painted wooden dial and Roman numerals with subsidiary seconds. Mahogany case with scrollwork top and Brass finials above a single door with clear dial glass and reverse painted lower, flanked by slender turned columns on a scrolled base. Paper label reads "E. Terry's Patent Clock, Made and Sold by Seth Thomas". Older refinishing with minor wear, restored dial, tablet and finials, running momentarily when cataloged. 30" high overall. ESTIMATE $800-1,200

Lot 14: A late 19th century Lenzkirch Bracket clock. 8-day spring driven time and strike movement with engraved Brass dial center, Silvered chapter ring and Roman numerals, serial #568480 indicates a production date of 1881. Walnut case with cast Brass Dome, finials and appliques, molded circular Brass dial door flanked by Brass columns and Bacchus mask side medallions, on a molded base with Brass mask feet. Older finish with minor wear, running when cataloged. 20 1/4" high overall. ESTIMATE $800-1,200

Lot 17: A 20th century Waltham model 904 Banjo clock. 8-day Brass, weight driven time only movement with Geneva stops marked "Waltham Watch Co. U. S. A." with painted Iron dial and Arabic numerals marked "Waltham". Mahogany case with shaped Brass arms and Eagle finial, inlaid Brass "Rope" moldings, Brass dial door with convex glass over reverse painted throat and lower door glasses, shaped drop with fluted detail. Original finish with minor wear, slight dial wear, running when cataloged. 40 3/4" high overall. ESTIMATE $800-1,200

Lot 18: A 19th century Miniature English Lantern clock. 8-day spring driven fusee movement with passing strike, engraved Brass dial with Silvered chapter ring and Roman numerals signed "Jerome Gazeut, St John St. London". Brass case with arched upper bell hanger, filigree crests, and turned finials, posts and ball feet. Minor wear, running when cataloged. 9 3/4" high overall. ESTIMATE $800-1,200

Lot 19: A late 19th century Lenzkirch Louis XV Style table clock. 8-day spring driven time and strike movement with embossed Brass dial and Roman numerals on porcelain markers, filigree hands and a fancy cast Brass bezel, serial #764131 indicates a production date of 1886. Louis XV Style Burl Walnut case with extensive cast Brass appliques which continue onto the sides of the shaped case, includes Cupid below a wreath surrounded by foliate swags. Original finish with slight wear, tiny flake on 8:00 marker, running when cataloged. 18 3/4" high overall. ESTIMATE $800-1,200

Lot 21: A turn of the century French Gilded Bronze Lyre clock by "F Deux, Paris". 8-day time only movement with platform escapement, convex porcelain dial with Arabic numerals, Gilded filigree hands and hand painted floral swags marked " G. Fabre, Paris". Gilded Bronze Lyre form case surmounted by a mask of the Sun God Apollo with floral swags on an oval foliate pedestal with beaded feet. Minor wear, running when cataloged. 13" high overall. ESTIMATE $800-1,200

Lot 22: A late 19th century Waterbury No. 53 Regulator wall clock. 8-day dual weight time only movement with dead beat escapement, maintaining power and a painted metal dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Oak case with gallery crest over a single door with arched glass shaped gallery drop with gallery. Paper label 80% intact at bottom. Older finish with minor wear, restored dial, lacks some of the beaded case detail, running when cataloged. 50" high overall. ESTIMATE $1,000-1,500

Lot 23: A vintage Hamilton 18k Gold "Gordon B" model gentleman's wristwatch. Manual wind, 19j, 754 movement with a Silvered dial, Square pyramidal/Baton markers and subsidiary seconds, serial #30043H. 22 x 36 mm 18k Yellow Gold case with a replaced leather band. 33.5 grams total weight. Slight wear, winds, sets and running when cataloged. ESTIMATE $800-1,200

Lot 24: A turn of the century Lenzkirch open well wall clock. Series 26, 8-day spring driven time and strike movement with embossed Brass dial, Silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals and fancy Brass pendulum, serial #1 Million 111254 indicates a production date of 1896. Walnut case with applied Cast Brass decoration and carved detail, arched crest over molded crown and dial door with circular glass, open well with turned rail over a lower bracket drop. Older refinishing with minor wear, lacks one small Brass detail, running when cataloged. 37" high overall. ESTIMATE $800-1,200

Lot 25: A 19th century Boston area Lyre front Banjo clock. 8-day weight driven time only Brass movement with painted metal dial. Mahogany case with original Gilded finish, Brass bezel upper door, carved lyre central panel with reverse painted glass over a single lower door with reverse painted glass panel. Some wear and older repairs, replaced Eagle finial, running when cataloged. 31" high overall. ESTIMATE $1,000-1,500

Lot 26: A vintage Hamilton 18k Gold "Gordon" model gentleman's wristwatch. Manual wind, 19j, 982 movement with a Silvered dial, Square pyramidal/Baton markers and subsidiary seconds, serial #M134948. 22 x 36 mm 18k Yellow Gold case with a replaced leather band. 31.9 grams total weight. Slight wear, winds, sets and running when cataloged. ESTIMATE $800-1,200

Lot 27: A turn of the century Lenzkirch two weight Regulator wall clock. 8-day weight driven time and strike movement with two part porcelain dial, Roman numerals and visible escapement, serial #430878 indicates a production date of 1877. Burl Walnut Serpentine case with arched crest and turned finials over a shaped door with serpentine pilasters and lower shaped bracket drop. Older refinishing with minor wear, faint dial hairlines, restored finials, running when cataloged. 51" high overall. ESTIMATE $1,000-1,500

Lot 29: A turn of the century Lenzkirch Bracket clock. 8-day spring driven time and strike movement with Silvered dial and cast spandrels, Arabic numerals, serial #1 Million 309752 indicates a production date of 1901. Walnut case with cast Brass finials and appliques, upper shingle work crest, Brass gallery over an arched door with figural pilasters and molded base with Brass paw feet. Older finish with minor wear, running when cataloged. 25 1/2" high overall. ESTIMATE $800-1,200

Lot 30: A 19th century German Regulator wall clock. 8-day weight driven time and strike movement with quarter hour Grand Sonnerie strike, Brass dial with porcelain chapter ring and Roman numerals, Silvered "Dancing Hours" appliques on dial, weights and pendulum. Stamped "G P" trademark with a Knight on Horseback on movement. Second Baroque Period Walnut case with carved scrolled crest and shaped molded cornice over an arched door flanked by molded pilasters and shaped lower drop with carved detail. Restored finish with minor wear, damage and repair to chapter ring, minor loss to appliques on weights, running when cataloged. 46" high overall. ESTIMATE $1,000-2,000

Lot 31: A late 19th century Lenzkirch Model 370 wall clock. Series 26, 8-day spring driven time only movement with two part porcelain dial, Roman numerals, molded Brass bezel, and gridiron R/A pendulum, serial #212163 indicates a production date of 1871 with Type I trademark. Figured Walnut case with Ebonized detail features a shaped wooden crest with turned finials over single long door with arched dial glass flanked by Ebonized Spelter Caryatids and composition finials over a shaped lower drop. Old finish with minor wear, faint hairlines in dial, running when cataloged. 35 1/2" high overall. ESTIMATE $1,000-1,500 NOTE: This clock is illustrated on page 184 of George Everett's book "Lenzkirch Clocks, The Unsigned Story".

Lot 32: A vintage Cartier 14k Gold gentleman's wristwatch. Manual wind movement with Black dial marked "Cartier, Swiss" no markers. 23 x 33 mm 14k Rose Gold case with a replaced leather band. 28.7 grams total weight. Case wear, winds, sets and running when cataloged. ESTIMATE $2,000-3,000

Lot 34: A Reproduction Diamond head Banjo clock by "Wayne R. Cline, Bowling Green, KY.". 8-day Brass time only weight driven movement with a painted metal dial, serial #1252. Daniel Munroe style "Diamond head" case in Mahogany with Brass Eagle finial and side arms, reverse painted throat and lower door glasses by Tom Moberg. Serial #C4656802 stamped on back. Slight wear, some crazing in dial, running when cataloged. 42" high overall. ESTIMATE $1,000-1,500

Lot 35: An early 19th century Pennsylvania Tall clock. 8-day time and strike movement with sweep second hand and center calendar hand, painted Iron dial with upper moon phase and Arabic numerals, marked "Christian Hall, Lititz". Cherry case with broken arch crest and turned finials over a shaped dial door flanked by turned columns, over a rectangular waist door and a paneled base with flared feet. Older refinishing with minor wear, restored feet and finials, dial touch-ups, running when cataloged. 103 1/2" high overall. ESTIMATE $1,500-2,500

Lot 36: An 18k Gold Vulcain Swiss pocket watch with button activated minute repeat. 50 mm, 18k Gold engine turned HC, porcelain SSD with Arabic numerals marked "Vulcain, Chrometre", serial #263054. 87.21 grams total weight. Minor wear, tiny dents, monogram, winds, sets and running when cataloged. ESTIMATE $2,000-3,000

Lot 37: A 19th century American Presentation Banjo clock. 8-day Brass, weight driven time only movement with painted Iron dial and Roman numerals marked "Aaron Willard Jr., Boston". Gilded Mahogany case with pierced Brass arms, Brass dial door with convex glass over reverse painted throat and lower "Constitution & Guerriere" door glasses, shaped drop with fluted detail. Original Gilding with wear and some loss, restored painted glasses, replaced pendulum, finial and plinth, running when cataloged. 40 1/2" high overall. ESTIMATE $1,000-1,500

Lot 38: An 18k Gold Agassiz pocket watch. 35 mm, DMK, multi-color 18k Gold HC with box hinges, SSD with Roman numerals, serial #35305. 55.8 grams total weight, movement only is 19.2 grams. Minor case wear, broken balance staff, wound tight when cataloged. ESTIMATE $1,000-1,500

Lot 39: A 14k Gold watch chain with locket. Ornate double loop T-bar chain with an embossed locket featuring an embossed Dragon with Ruby eye, enclosed four leaf clover. 46.6 grams total weight. 13 3/4" long overall. Minor wear. ESTIMATE $2,000-3,000

Lot 40: A 19th century Black Forest table top Cuckoo clock, attributed to Beha. 8-day double fusee time and strike movement with Brass cutout plates, shield form pendulum, carved dial with applied bone hands and Roman numerals. Oak Gothic Revival Period case with extensive carved detail including an arched crest with tapered spire finials above a dial surround with carved tracery flanked by rope twist columns on a stepped base with molded feet. Original dark finish with some wear, replaced backboard and hour hand, running when cataloged. 25 3/4" high overall. ESTIMATE $2,000-3,000

Lot 41: A 14k Gold Brassus pocket watch with slide activated minute repeat. High quality three finger bridge movement jeweled through the hammers, 48 mm, 14k Gold OF, porcelain SSD with Arabic numerals marked "Brassus", serial #125644. 71.7 grams total weight. Only slight wear, winds, sets and running when cataloged. ESTIMATE $2,000-3,000

Lot 42: A mid 19th century American Banjo clock, attributed to George D. Hatch, North Attleboro, Mass. 8-day time only movement with painted Iron dial and Roman numerals. Mahogany case with a Brass finial over a molded Brass dial door, tapered throat panel with applied rope moldings and reverse painted glass flanked by shaped Brass side arms, lower door with a reverse painted interior scene glass by Tom Moberg. Older finish with some wear, dial restored, restored lower glass, replaced finial, running when cataloged. 35" high overall. ESTIMATE $2,000-3,000

Lot 43: A turn of the century Chelsea No. 1 Pendulum model wall clock. From the jewelry store of "Wm. D. Ward, Hyde Park, Mass" (on dial) additionally retains Ward's paper label inside lower door. 8-day weight driven time only movement with painted metal dial and Arabic numerals, serial #110477. Oak case with circular upper dial door, rectangular lower door and short molded drop. Original light Oak finish with minor wear, slight dial wear, running when cataloged. 34" high overall. ESTIMATE $1,000-1,500