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• FORSYTHES' LARGE ANTIQUES ESTATES AUCTION •

• FORSYTHES' LARGE ANTIQUES ESTATES AUCTION •
LABOR DAY SEPTEMBER 2, 2013 -11:00 A.M
CINCINNATI, OHIO

Located at the Eastgate Holiday Inn 4501 Eastgate Blvd.

Featuring the 50 year collection of clocks & music boxes of the late Richard Vallee and music boxes & fine antiques from the estate of Frank Lienesch.

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   Pages 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 7 . 8 . 9 . 10 . 11   Lot # 1 - 30
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 TITLE DESCRIPTION   LOW EST HIGH EST
             
W.E. HUGUENIN 14K GOLD POCKET WATCH
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 W.E. HUGUENIN 14K GOLD POCKET WATCH 14K yellow gold hunter case pocket watch by W.E. Huguenin from Switzerland.  The watch has a mint porcelain dial with "W.E. Huguenin" signature.  This is a minute repeater and in running condition.  14K gold case in near mint condition, with "E.H." monogrammed on front lid.  It has a 9 carat gold link style chain.  
1000
2000
FINE 18TH CENTURY LONDON PAIRED CASE WATCH
2
 FINE 18TH CENTURY LONDON PAIRED CASE WATCH In sterling with worn presentation inscription on outer case back reading in part “Wadman…1776. London Sterling hallmarks for 1775 with makers mark of “SP” on both cases. Enameled dial with “James Wadman”. Works marked “P. Ashmore London 1431”, with key, outer case is 2” diameter. Minor wear, very good.  Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
200
400
AMERICAN WALTHAM WATCH
3
 AMERICAN WALTHAM WATCH American Waltham 18 size watch, in running condition.  Serial #4445634.  Gold filled hunter case, lever set. 
50
100
GUSTAVE DUBOIS, LOCLE KEY WIND WATCH
4
 GUSTAVE DUBOIS, LOCLE KEY WIND WATCH Gold hunter case key wind watch by Gustave Dubois, Locle.  The case is unmarked, test 14K and watch is in running condition.  
300
500
TWO WORCESTER WATCH CO. LADIES'  WATCHES
5
 TWO WORCESTER WATCH CO. LADIES'  WATCHES Two gold filled ladies' hunter case watches, Worcester Watch Co. with fancy dial in running condition; and a Illinois 11 jewel, in running condition.  Both watched are "0" size.  
100
150
TWO ELGIN VINTAGE WRIST WATCHES
6
 TWO ELGIN VINTAGE WRIST WATCHES
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60
LONGINES QUARTZ WRIST WATCH
7
 LONGINES QUARTZ WRIST WATCH
30
60
SEIKO QUARTZ PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRIST WATCH
8
 SEIKO QUARTZ PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRIST WATCH With leather band. 
30
60
HELBROS ALARM WRIST WATCH
9
 HELBROS ALARM WRIST WATCH
20
40
ORVIN LADIES' WRIST WATCH
10
 ORVIN LADIES' WRIST WATCH 14k gold ladies' wrist watch, Orvin by Valjean Watch Co., and a ladies' Hamilton wrist watch and a gold filled case.   Orvin watch not in working order.
50
80
CALENDAR CARRIAGE CLOCK
11
 CALENDAR CARRIAGE CLOCK With porcelain dial with time above calendar, brass case with worn gilt finish, oval tablets at sides, fixed key in rear, brass spring driven movement, unknown maker, 7 x 4 x 3.25”. As above, with dents at top and missing a screw, not currently running.  Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
50
100
SMITH & GOODRICH MINIATURE OGEE CLOCK
12
 SMITH & GOODRICH MINIATURE OGEE CLOCK Labeled on back.  15" high x 9 3/4" wide x 4" deep. Good condition.     Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
200
400
SMITH & GOODRICH MINIATURE OGEE CLOCK
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 SMITH & GOODRICH MINIATURE OGEE CLOCK Labeled on back.  15" high x 9"  wide x 4" deep. Good condition. Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
200
400
WATERBURY SMALL GOTHIC V.P. STEEPLE CLOCK 
14
 WATERBURY SMALL GOTHIC V.P. STEEPLE CLOCK  In mahogany case with gilt geometric on lower tablet, replaced  finials, printed paper dial over tin marked “Waterbury Clock co. U.S.A.”, brass time and strike spring driven movement with original stamped eagle pendulum & key. Label on back reading in part “Small Gothic V.P./Waterbury Clock Company/Waterbury, Conn. U.S.A.”, 15 x 8.4 x 3.75”. As above, else fine; currently running. Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
100
200
TERHUNE & EDWARDS STEEPLE CLOCK
15
 TERHUNE & EDWARDS STEEPLE CLOCK In mahogany case with “Independence Hall” on lower tablet, original finish and finials, painted tin dial, brass time and strike spring driven movement with original pendulum. Label on interior reading in part “Terhune & Edwards/No. 48 Courtlandt Street,/New York””, 19.5 x 9.75 x 4”. Minor chip on one finial, else Fine; currently running; Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.w
100
200
BATALHA STEEPLE CLOCK
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 BATALHA STEEPLE CLOCK This American clock was made for the Brazilian market and includes several letters from members of the NAWC about this clock. None of the writers appear to know who made these clock, but most agree it is American. It is in a mahogany case in original finish with original finials and painted tablet. The dial is printed paper over tin with brass surround and cast brass alarm wheel in center with brass 8-day time, strike & alarm spring driven movement, original pendulum and key, and painted over label on back reading “Batalha”, 20 x 11.5 x 5”. Excellent; currently running; Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
100
200
ROSEWOOD ENGLISH SHELF CLOCK 
17
 ROSEWOOD ENGLISH SHELF CLOCK  With brass inlaid domed case with pineapple brass finial, engraved brass dial, brass spring driven time & strike movement marked “1864”, includes original pendulum, lacking key in nice old finish, 12.5 x 7.2 x 4”. Very slight damage to case, otherwise fine.  Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
100
200
J.C. BROWN STEEPLE CLOCK 
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 J.C. BROWN STEEPLE CLOCK  In mahogany case with clear lower tablet, original finish and finials, painted tin dial, brass time and strike spring driven movement with original pendulum. Label on interior reading in part “Forestville Manufacturing Co./J.C. Brown/Bristol, Connecticut”, 19.5 x 9.75 x 4”. Minor chip on one finial, otherwise fine.  Currently running. Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches. 
200
400
CHAUNCEY JEROME STEEPLE CLOCK 
19
 CHAUNCEY JEROME STEEPLE CLOCK  In mahogany case with painted townscape on lower tablet, original finials, replaced printed paper dial, brass time and strike spring driven movement with original pendulum. Label on interior reading in part “Chauncey Jerome/New Haven, Conn.”, 19.75 x 9.75 x 3.75”. Minor veneer chips, otherwise fine, currently running.  Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
100
200
AMERICAN ROSEWOOD SHELF CLOCK 
20
 AMERICAN ROSEWOOD SHELF CLOCK  Circa 1860’s with fish scale carved door surround, replaced paper over tin dial, clear lower tablet, brass time & strike spring driven movement with replaced pendulum & key, unknown maker, 16.75 x 12 x 3.5”. As above, otherwise fine; currently running.  Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
100
200
UNUSUAL CROSS-CUT STEEPLE CLOCK 
21
 UNUSUAL CROSS-CUT STEEPLE CLOCK  In walnut with original varnish finish and original gold painted door and hand colored print in lower tablet, painted tin dial, brass time & strike spring driven movement with original pendulum, lacking key, interior printed label reading “Patented/April 11, 1865/Oct. 10, 1865”, 15 x 10.5 x 4.5”. Fine; currently running. Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches. 
200
400
W.L. GILBERT ROSEWOOD MANTLE CLOCK 
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 W.L. GILBERT ROSEWOOD MANTLE CLOCK  In gothic style with turned rosettes, lower part of door with gilt starburst circular window with brass surround, painted tin dial with brass time & strike spring driven movement with printed label on interior reading in part “Wm. L. Gilbert Clock co./Winstead, Conn.”, with original pendulum & key, 17.2 x 10.75 x 4.25”. Fine; currently running. Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
100
200
MINIATURE HALF COLUMN SHELF CLOCK 
23
 MINIATURE HALF COLUMN SHELF CLOCK  In mahogany with marbleized columns and gilt capitals and plinths, ogee molding at top and base, original fine varnish finish, lower tablet with etched glass harp with 8-pointed star. Painted tin dial with silvered cast brass alarm wheel in center, brass spring driven time, strike & alarm movement with original pendulum, lacking key and fine printed label on interior, but alarm mechanism covers makers name, 18.25 x 11.35 x 4.25”. Fine, currently running.  Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
150
250
INGRAHAM KITCHEN CLOCK 
24
 INGRAHAM KITCHEN CLOCK  In walnut case with applied turnings and geometric carving, original geometric gilt tablet, printed paper over tin dial with brass surround marked “Nov. 10 78” and stamped nickel plated brass alarm wheel in center, brass time, strike & alarm spring driven movement marked “E. Ingraham Co./Pat’d Oct. 8 78, Nov. 11 79/Bristol, Conn.”, original cast iron pendulum & key, 23.2 x 15.75 x 5”. Fine; currently running.  Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
100
200
NEW HAVEN ELBE KITCHEN CLOCK 
25
 NEW HAVEN ELBE KITCHEN CLOCK  In walnut case with Minerva head in pediment and turned drops, original gilt painted geometric tablet, painted tin dial with brass surrounds, brass time & strike spring driven movement with original pendulum & key, printed paper label on back reading in part “New Haven Clock Co./New Haven, Conn.”, 24.25 x 13.5 x 4.75”. Top finial replaced, otherwise fine; currently running.   Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
150
250
WATERBURY CALENDAR CLOCK 
26
 WATERBURY CALENDAR CLOCK  In pressed and carved oak case with thermometer along right side and barometer along left, original printed paper over tin dial with brass surround singed with entwined “WCC”, brass time, strike & date spring driven movement with original brass pendulum and key marked “Waterbury/Clock Co.”, partial printed paper label on back, 22.25 x 15.15 x 4.7”. Fine; currently running.  Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches. 
200
400
E.C. BREWSTER & SON BEEHIVE SHELF CLOCK
27
 E.C. BREWSTER & SON BEEHIVE SHELF CLOCK Mahogany with reverse painted tablet.  Brass 8-day spring driven movement.  19" high x 10 1/2" wide x 4" deep.  Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.Fine condition.  
150
250
TERRY MINIATURE OGEE CLOCK 
28
 TERRY MINIATURE OGEE CLOCK  In mahogany case with original floral painted lower tablet, painted tin dial, brass time & strike weight driven movement with original weights & pendulum, lacking key. Interior printed paper label reading in part “The Terry Clock Co./Waterbury, Conn.”, fine original finish, 18.2 x 11.65 x 4.2”. Minor paint loss to tablet, otherwise fine;  currently running.  Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
200
400
ANSONIA STEEPLE CLOCK
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 ANSONIA STEEPLE CLOCK In rosewood case with original finials, original floral painted lower tablet, painted tin dial with stamped brass alarm wheel in center, brass time, strike & alarm spring driven movement with original pendulum & key, partial printed label on back, 19.5 x 10.6 x 4.5”. Fine; currently running.  Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
100
200
ITHACA DOUBLE DIAL CALENDAR CLOCK 
30
 ITHACA DOUBLE DIAL CALENDAR CLOCK  In walnut case with broken arch top and turned finial, painted tin dials with lower calendar dial marked “H.B. Horton’s/Patents./Calendar/April 1th, 165,/Aug. 2th, 166.” And “Ithaca Calendar Clock Co./Ithaca, N.Y.”. Brass time, strike & date spring driven movement with original pendulum, partial printed label on back, 25.8 x 12 x 4.5”. Fine; currently running.  Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
400
500
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