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Black Forest Wolf Hunter Regulator Lenzkirch c1870
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This fine 2 weight wall regulator clock is made in Germany around 1870 and has a beautiful carved front as a Hunters representation. Wooden case with oak parts. Sides with glass windows. Hinging front door with two locks and glass window, set around with carved vines and leaves, on top a wolves head, left side a hare, the right side with hunting bag, rifle and powdercase. Two wall stabilizers. Original finish and fine condition.
Enamelled center dial, enamelled dial ring with Roman numerals, set around with a brass dial ring. Fine steel hands. Signed “Adam Colmar” .
German Clockwork by Lenzkirch, movement with anchor escapement and pendulum with wooden rod and brass bob, 8 days going work, the 1/1 and ½ hours striking on a spring gong. Original weights and original rollers. Movement slides into the case. On back plate the SR# 323842 and the Lenzkirch logo with text “Lenzkirch AG”, all in fine condition, good running and striking. Lenzkirch started production in 1851 and was one of the most well known German clock makers. Wind-up handle included.
Measurements : single case excl. carvings 31” x 9.5, dial diam. 7.5".
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Eli Terry Shelf Clock 1840
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34" ELI TERRY PILLAR AND SCROLL MANTEL SHELF CLOCK . Seth Thomas was ELI TERRY'S apprentice ( 1830's). Some call it a parlor or shelf clock and many just consider it a mantle clock. Bottom glass tablet is perfect with a nice scene and has wording at the bottom " RESIDENCE OF J.C BROWN Esq. BRISTOL CONN. Movement is made of wood. Mahogany veneer finish. 34" tall ,17" wide at the base , and 4 1/2" deep at the base . the painted face is nearly 10"X 10" square.
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Empire ?BLACKAMOOR? Sauvages Library Clock c1820
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This fine “Au bon sauvages” / “Blackamoor” Clock is in good condition, made in France around 1820, the Empire Period. Gilt bronze case with rounded top as a representation of a Library with several books, on top a (Louis XVI) sun-face with guirlands, base with scrolls ornaments. The very special are the ‘guards’ in front, as a pair of negro-boys, both holding a large ring (as the wisdom) connected by a chain, and both kneeling on a (gilt bronze) book. Front feet adjustable, feet at back side have a different size, it seems remakes. All gilt and dark patine in very good condition.
White enamelled dial with Roman numerals, steel hands, fine bezel, pendulum adjust at XII. Signature on dial : “Coeur Fils – Rue St. Honoré no. 168 à Paris” . All in good condition, but at left side a tiny cracked spot.
Early French clockwork with pendulum on silk suspension, 8 days going work, striking the 1/1 and 1/2 hours on a silvered. Good running and striking condition.
Measurements : base case 6.50" x 4.25", high 11", dial diam. 3”.
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French Mahogany Tambour Clock 1855
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8 Day clock with hour only chime using wire gong.Solid red mahogany case with small brassfeet. Case has been refinished. Brass door with thick beveled glass. Brass bezel stamped with matching numbers and letters. Foundry mark "EC". Brass back door with dust cover. French barrel pinned movement stamped "H&H" with crest stamped "Madaille d'agent Vincent Cie 1855", numbered 1044/6. Pendulum has matiching numbers. Face is silver, 6 inches with gilt numbers. 21 1/2 inches long, 12 inches tall, 7 1/2 inches deep.
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Gable Escapement Empire Column Clock 1850
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French Precision Portico Clock with an rare movement with gable escapement made about 1850.
The case with the four pillars (columns) is made of rose wood veneer and has band and motive inlays from another wood type.
The end of the columns has on the top and on the bottom find fire gilded bronze mountings. They are a part of the portico in between the original heavy pendulum swings.
The dial is signed with "ROBLIN Á PARIS" and is in near mint condition. Roblin was a famous clockmaker in Paris. The dial is silver plated and has a fire gilded bronze frame.
The hands are the original hands. The pendulum is made of very heavy bronze and is fire gilded and has many ornaments.
The absolute rare original movement with gable escapement is in good condition, works well and strikes the half and the full hours on the original silver plated bronze bell.
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Gilt Bronze Marble Sculpture Clock Jeanne d?Arc c1860
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This Clock is made in France around 1860. Fine polished and detailed white marble base case, with gilt bronze rims, ornaments with shields and spears. On top the dark patined sculpture of a man’s figure in coat of arms, as an English crusader. A shield says : Battle of Bouvine. Bouvine still is a village in North France, in Flanders. In a battle there in 1214, Philip II of France defeated the joint forces of King John of England, Emperor Otto IV, and the count of Flanders, establishing the power of the French monarchy. Crusader has helmet, gloves, spear, swords and shield, all fine proportioned and with the right outlook. Coat of arms has the Crusader’s Cross. All parts in very good condition. Front and back door with glass window.
White enamelled dial, with Roman numerals and fine steel hands. Pendulum adjust at XII. Signature on dial : “Mexmet Naumur”, but fainted. All in good condition.
French clockwork with pendulum, 8 day movement, the 1/1 and 1/2 hours striking on a silvered bell. Back plate with embossed logo of “Société régénératrice et mutuelle de l’horlogerie de France” and # 179 and # 44. Good running and striking condition.
Measurements : base case at feet 14” x 6”, total height 22”, dial diam. 3.5”.
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Vernis-Martin Clock + Support c1870
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This very large Clock with Wall-Support is made in France around 1870.
Imposing wooden Case with the (still original !) Vernis Martin painting, in fine bordeaux-colour with pastel coloured flowerals. Gilt bronze corner and top ornaments with scrolls and guirlands. Short sides with glass windows and gilt rims. The clock comes with the original wall-support in the same outfit, and with in front a fine painting of a thursty wolve stealing water at the well in the wood. Large front door with glass window and gilt bronze scrolls showing the pendulum. Wooden back door with lock. Inside Vernis Martin paintings too. Very good condition, no paint splitterings.
Big sized gilt bronze dial with a double row of numeral cartouches, blue Roman hours and Arabic minutes numerals, and a central cartouche with the signature “THIOUT à PARIS”. Excellent condition .
French clockwork with pendulum, 8 days movement and the 1/1 and 1/2 hours striking on a cast bell in the detachable top part. Pendulum with brass bob. On back plate : “Lagarde à Paris” and # 3774. Good running and striking condition.
Measurements : tall incl. wall-console : 55” (!), support base 19”x 10”, dial diam. 11+".
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