Lot 872
Cuckoo Clock. Early/mid
20th century cuckoo clock. "Made in Germany" sticker, "GK" manufacturer's mark.
Inlaid decorative strips on front. This clock has sustained some damage in the
past: part of "IX" is missing and there are some homemade repairs, but the
beautiful inlay and the quality of the works overshadow the nicks, dings and
cracks that would be easily disguised or repaired. Worth a look.
Estimated
Value $125-150.
Lot 873
French Gilt Mantel Clock.
Gilt bronze clock, porcelain face, blue Roman numerals. Elaborate portrayal
of woman in early to mid 18th century costume posed next to urn. "F'cois Alard
/ A Paris" is printed on the face, which is missing its glass cover. We are not
certain if the clock works and it needs to be cleaned, there is a small chip at
one of the key holes and several pieces of ornamentation are loose, but this is
quite a lovely decorative piece and any minor repairs would be
worthwhile.
"Clarissa" appears to be engraved inside the clock, possibly
referring to Richardson's tragic heroine.
Estimated Value $350-400.
Lot 874
Mantel Clock. Late
19th/early 20th century mantle clock. Dark wood case, Roman numerals, gold
painted illustration of a cart and buggy driver on a country lane on front
cover with additional decorative whip motifs. Damage and wear to dial: abrasion
and some missing enamel around keyholes and home repair to hands; original
labels obscured by stain. Works, good condition.
A very nice period
piece.
Estimated Value $250-300.
Lot 875
Seth Thomas Adamantine
Shelf Clock. Circa 1915. Sonora Chime clock. 14" tall, 11" at widest part
of base. Mahogany and dark tan colored adamantine with two pillars accented by
brass bases and capitals. Chime works marked "90 D" and clock works marked
"Made in U.S. America" and "80 M". Original pendulum. A good portion of the
original paper label remains and pencil notations are visible inside the back
cover. Case is very solid, with some finish wear to the adamantine and one
small chip at top rear. The face needs to be cleaned and if there were brass
rings around the winding holes, they are no longer present. We are unsure if
the clock is still in running condition, however the works appear to be intact
and merely in need of cleaning.
Adamantine, a very popular veneer around
the turn of the century, was used by clock makers to compete with the (much
more expensive) French marble clocks that were steadily gaining popularity in
the United States. In colors from black to dark green and shades of brown,
adamantine veneer turned up on clocks, writing boxes and many other items. The
adamantine combined with the very desirable Sonora Chime mechanism results in a
highly collectible piece.
Estimated Value $300-400.