AG-1. $40
Welch, Spring & Co. “Empress V.P.”, ca. 1880. A 17.5-inch case veneered in mahogany, in need of a bit of polish. The door glass is original, with the original putty; the dial is yellowed paper with the Welch name, the hands slight mismatches. The 8-day, time-and-strike movement is signed E.N. Welch and will run only briefly, in need of service. It will strike. Standard pendulum and a black Welch, Spring label inside on the bottom.
Shipping: $75, $125 to West Coast.
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AG-3. $25
New Haven Clock Co. “Octagon Prize, V.P.”, ca. 1889. A 17.5-inch rosewood case with a replaced glass and a glossy paper dial with foxing, and appropriate hands. An unsigned 30-hour time-and-strike movement that is running, with a recalcitrant strike and an unusual “half barrel” pendulum where there is no back half. Repainted gold trim and remnants of a label on the back.
Shipping: $75, $125 to West Coast.
AG-5. $25
New Haven Clock Co. “Octagon Prize, V.P.”, ca. 1889. A 17.5-inch rosewood case with a replaced glass and decals applied to the front. An old, badly worn, but painted dial and mismatched hands. A New Haven signed movement, running and striking, with a brass bob that is not New Haven issue. Repainted gold trim and a replacement label inside.
Shipping: $75, $125 to West Coast.
AG-4. $25
Seth Thomas Clock Co. “Chicago”, 1874-1900. A venerable clock from Seth Thomas, made for over 25 years and unchanged during that time. The 17-inch case is veneered in walnut, very faded and worn. The half-column trim and decorative triangles have been repainted; both glasses are modern with a crudely painted tablet of flowers. The dial pan is aluminum, the dial paper, the hands slightly imperfect replacements. The 8-day, time-and-strike movement is signed and running, striking on a wire gong. The pendulum bob is ST issue, there is a partial label inside.
Shipping: $75, $125 to West Coast.
AG-9. $25
Seth Thomas Clock Co. “Tudor No. 1”, ca. 1879. A 15-inch rounded case with beautiful rosewood veneer, except over the dial. The dial glass is old, the replacement aluminum dial pan has a paper dial, the hands are correct. The ST 8-day, time-and-strike movement is running and striking on a wire gong; there is a dark label from Thomaston on the backwall.
Shipping: $50, $100 to West Coast.
AG-11. $25
Seth Thomas Clock Co. “Cottage”, ca. 1879. A 14.5-inch refinished mahogany case with two original glasses, the dark tablet rebacked, a badly toned paper dial with proper hands, and a signed 30-hour time-and-strike movement that is running and striking, but the click stop is loose and so winding is a challenge. A toned label inside.
Shipping: $50, $100 to West Coast.
AG-12. $25
Ansonia Brass & Copper Co. “Gothic Gem”, ca. 1874. An 18.5-inch case with the original finish and a thick coat of gunk. Both glasses are old but the putty around the dial glass has been replaced, poorly, and the tablet on the lower glass rebacked and the two peaches repainted. The painted dial holds old/original paint and proper period hands; the unsigned 8-day, time-and-strike movement is running and striking on a wire gong. A dark but readable label inside.
Shipping: $75, $125 to West Coast.
AG-13. $50
Welch, Spring & Co. “Italian No. 1”, ca. 1878. A 17.5-inch rosewood and mahogany case with a clean, old finish, some chipping and repairs to the veneer along the base, and the trim pieces have been darkly stained. The dial glass is period/original, the lower glass and tablet a modern replacement. The dial is glossy paper with some foxing, the hands are proper. The 8-day, time-and-strike movement is signed EN Welch and is running and striking on a wire gong; the alarm is hooked up and strikes on a steel bell (not tested). There is a toned label inside.
Shipping: $75, $125 to West Coast.
AG-6. $50
F. Kroeber “Dictator”, ca. 1880. A 17-inch case with good rosewood veneer and little finish. The door glass is original, the dial old, worn and discolored paper, the hands correct. The 8-day, time-and-strike movement is signed “F Kroeber” and is running and striking on the brass bell. The backboard is wallpapered and there are two labels on the back.
Shipping: $75, $125 to West Coast.
MM-2. $25
E.N. Welch Mfg. Co. “Cottage Extra”, ca. 1880. A 13.5-inch mahogany case with a clean finish and two old glasses. The lower glass appears to have a repainted eagle and lacks the backing that is typically found with these clocks. The dial has been recently repainted, the hands slight mismatches. The 30-hour time-and-strike movement is signed EN Welch and is running and striking on a wire gong; there are remnants of a green label inside.
Shipping: $50, $100 to West Coast.
DC-6. $25
Waterbury Clock Co. “Alps”, ca. 1891. A black enamel iron case with wear along all the edges and a dull finish, but good gilding in the incisings. The case is 9.5 inches tall and 10.75 inches wide, with a beveled flat glass in the bezel, a porcelain dial in perfect condition, and proper hands. The 8-day, time and half-hour strike movement is signed and running, striking on a cathedral gong. No label.
Shipping: $50, $100 to West Coast.
DC-7. $25
Gilbert Clock Co. “Coupon”, 1891. A 13.25-inch tall, refinished rosewood case with two old glasses and an old tablet, lacking any backing. The metal dial holds old and chipping paint, spandrel decorations, and proper hands. The 30-hour time-and-strike movement is unsigned, running to beat the band because the pendulum rod is missing. It does not want to strike on the iron bell. An old pendulum and key are present, and a toned label is found behind the movement. There is an alarm hooked up but untested.
Shipping: $50, $100 to West Coast.
JA-30. $35
E.N. Welch Mfg. Co. “No. 21”, ca. 1900. A 23.5-inch refinished pressed oak case with an old glass with some loss of the stencil, a very dark paper label, and likely replacement hands. The signed 8-day, time and half-hour strike movement is running and striking on a wire gong, with a basic pendulum. No label. Welch packaged these clocks six to a case as an assortment of similar styles; this one was part of Assortment D. Jewelers would buy a case and display the different styles for the customers to choose from.
Shipping: $100, $150 to West Coast.
BDL-2. $50
Seth Thomas Clock Co. “Cincinnati”, ca. 1875. The case is 16 inches tall with a clean old finish; the trim is painted black, as are the columns and finials, with gold segments on the columns. Both glasses are period/original, with a great tablet of a fox hunter with his prey and his dog. The contoured dial was flaking badly and flipped over, with a glossy synthetic dial bearing the Seth Thomas name applied to the backside. The hands are ST. The ST 8-day, time-and-strike movement will only run briefly and the strike is hung up; it will need service to get it straightened out. An alarm is hooked up but untested; both strike on iron bells. There is a good label inside, with a pendulum bob.
Shipping: $75, $125 to West Coast.
RM-14. $25
Ansonia Clock Co. “Lever”, ca. 1904. A 9-inch diameter walnut case with a clean finish and a 5-inch paper dial with considerable wear; it states “Patent Lever Escapement” with the Ansonia logo. The glass is period/original, the hands likely replacements (note the seconds bit, probably original). The signed lever-spring movement looks like an 8-day, with strike. There is a cord to pull to advance the strike. It runs briefly and will strike.
Shipping: $50, $100 to West Coast.
DC-14. $50
Terry & Andrews round gothic, 1842-1850. A 19-inch mahogany beehive with a clean finish with some missing veneer at the top back of the case. The dial glass is modern, the tablet with considerable losses. The round contoured metal dial holds old paint with light soiling; the hour hand is original, the minute hand an acceptable replacement. The 8-day time-and-strike brass lyre movement is signed and running, striking on a wire gong. There is a good white label inside.
Shipping: $75, $125 to West Coast.
KP-1. $25
Brewster & Ingrahams sharp gothic, 1843-1852. A 20-inch steeple with a dark, patinated finish, cone finials, and a broken glass tablet of P.T. Barnum’s Connecticut Villa, Iranistan. The tablet has been secured with clear tape on the outside; it is a well-preserved decalcomania transfer. The dial glass is also period/original, as is the contoured metal dial and proper period hands. There is some yellowing and chipping to the dial. The 30-hour, time-and-strike movement is signed, and has ribbed brass frame and brass springs. It is running and striking as expected. The label is by J.J. Beals & Co., the Boston retailer, with some darkening and staining. Shipping: $75, $125 to West Coast.
DP-2. $60
Chauncey Jerome “David Crockett” cottage, ca. 1850. A 12-inch walnut case with an old finish and some patina. The blue decalcomania glass is original with considerable losses to the backing. The flat zinc dial holds old paint, possibly original, with little loss or soiling. The hour hand is likely original, the minute hand a replacement. The 30-hour, time-only movement is signed Chauncey Jerome, New Haven, and has a brass spring. The movement is mounted upside down; in other examples, the pendulum is suspended from the top of the case with an inverted crutch (here). It is running strongly. There is no label (typical). AAC sold one in 2025 for $72.
Shipping: $50, $100 to West Coast.
DP-3. $50
Atkins Clock Co. “Cottage”, ca. 1877. An 11-inch walnut case with an old, dull finish. Both glasses are period with a good gold foil tablet. The metal dial has been repainted and antiqued (some of these were originally paper), the hands are improper replacements. The 30-hour time-only movement is unsigned but is identical to movements found in other examples (see page 92 in Gregory & King, The Clocks of Irenus Atkins). It is running nicely, with a good and possible replacement label.
Shipping: $50, $100 to West Coast.
DP-4. $25
Unknown maker miniature cottage, ca. 1870. An 11.5-inch walnut case with an old/original finish and considerable patina. Both glasses are period/original, with a frosted tablet in good condition. The dial is wood, repainted and touched up, the hands are likely replacements. The 30-hour, time-only movement is unsigned; it is running without issue. There is a small, embossed pendulum bob and no label. There is a pencil-signed name on the back of the dial dated to 1866.
Shipping: $50, $100 to West Coast.
DP-15. $50
Seth Thomas Clock Co. “Cottage Extra”, ca. 1879. A 14.5-inch case veneered in mahogany with an old finish and light patina. Both glasses are period/original, with considerable losses to the black backing on the tablet. That can be easily restored. The contoured dial has had significant retouching and is rough and darkened; the hands are ST issue, obviously. The large 8-day time-and-strike lyre movement is signed and running and striking on a wire gong. There is a dark label inside.
Shipping: $50, $100 to West Coast.
DP-16. $25
Ansonia Clock Co. “Unique”, ca. 1880. A 10.5-inch-tall enameled cast iron case with minimal chipping and good retention of the gilding in the incisings. The dial glass is flat, the dial old paper, the hands acceptable replacements. The signed 8-day, time-and-strike movement is running and striking on the hours and half-hours on a standing cathedral gong.
Shipping: $50, $100 to West Coast.
