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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 # 151 - 180
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TITLE DESCRIPTION   LOW EST HIGH EST
             
OAK SELF WINDING HANGING CLOCK   
151
OAK SELF WINDING HANGING CLOCK          With painted steel dial marked “Self Winding Clock Co./New York” with all wiring in fine condition and all three printed instruction cards still tacked to inside of door, clock style and serial number of electric movement on embossed brass tag on inside reading “Property of/ Self Winding Clock Co./New York/style of clock 29-12” Mov’t No. 124538”, with original brass pendulum and door key, 18” square x 6” deep. Fine although we have not hooked up electrical parts to test.   Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
100
250
WATERBURY HANGING REGULATOR CLOCK
152
WATERBURY HANGING REGULATOR CLOCK  In oak with pressed acanthus leaf crown molding, printed paper dial with second hand dial above center with brass surround,  marked “Thirty Day/Made in the U.S.A. Waterbury Clock Co.” with brass 30-day time & strike spring driven movement, 37 x 16.25 x 5.5”. Tablets replaced, 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.
250
350
WATERBURY ORIENT HANGING CLOCK 
152A
WATERBURY ORIENT HANGING CLOCK  In silver, and gold gilt with ebonized crest and drop, painted tin dial with brass surrounds, brass 8-day time & strike spring driven movement with original pendulum and key, 27 x 15.5 x 4”. Minor gilt wear, 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.
200
400
NEW HAVEN DROP OCTAGON #2 HANGING CLOCK 
153
NEW HAVEN DROP OCTAGON #2 HANGING CLOCK  In rosewood with original printed paper dial over tin, original black and gilt lower tablet, acanthus leaf carving along sides of drop with brass 8-day time and strike spring driven movement and original printed paper label on interior reading in part “New Haven Clock Co…New Haven, Conn.” Original finish with key and pendulum, (see Tran Duy Ly 1997 pg. 165 # 621), 24 x 17 x 4”. Two small veneer chips, 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
MERMOND FRERES  14 3/4" INTERCHANGEABLE CYLINDER MUSIC BOX
154
MERMOND FRERES  14 3/4" INTERCHANGEABLE CYLINDER MUSIC BOX Ideal Soprano box with three cylinders playing six tunes each.  Fine carved oak case with drawer resting on matching oak table with drawer and spiral legs.  Box - 10 1/2" high x 31" wide x 13" deep.  Table - 31" high x 40" wide x 23" deep.  Fine original working condition.  
1500
2500
MIRA 12" DISC MUSIC BOX
155
MIRA 12" DISC MUSIC BOX Single comb with beautiful mahogany case.  1 disc.  9 1/2" high x 16 1/2" wide x 14 1/2" deep.   Excellent condition.  
1000
1500
SCARCE ROSEWOOD CHINESE CLOCK CASE ON STAND 
156
SCARCE ROSEWOOD CHINESE CLOCK CASE ON STAND  Circa 1880 with enameled porcelain dial mounted on engraved brass tablet with stylized floral and Chinese characters, mounted in a beautifully carved and pierced rosewood case inset with stone panels at lower front and sides on scroll carved feet, 18.3 x 12 x 10”. Comes with a carved rosewood stand with cabrioled legs, 5” high. Lacking movement, else fine.  Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
200
400
SCARCE WEIGHT DRIVEN INDUS WALNUT VICTORIAN KITCHEN CLOCK 
157
SCARCE WEIGHT DRIVEN INDUS WALNUT VICTORIAN KITCHEN CLOCK  New Haven in Eastlake style with applied rosettes, clear glass tablet, weight driven time & strike movement with original paper over tin dial, & original printed paper label on back reading “Day Weight Indus/Striking/New Haven Clock co./New Haven, Conn…” Original brass pendulum and key, 23.75 x 13.75 x 4.5”. See Tran Duy Ly 1997 pg. 318, #1276. 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
RARE WATERBURY WEIGHT DRIVEN KITCHEN CLOCK 
158
RARE WATERBURY WEIGHT DRIVEN KITCHEN CLOCK  In walnut with Eastlake style carving, original painted tablet, paper covered tin dial with unmarked brass weight driven time and strike movement, traces of original printed paper label on back, 23.25 x 14.75 x 4.75”. with original weights, pendulum and key. 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
LECOULTRE ATMOS BRASS SHELF CLOCK 
159
LECOULTRE ATMOS BRASS SHELF CLOCK  With enameled brass dial marked “LeCoultre.” Top of brass time only works marked ”LeCoultre Atmos 363424”. In original lacquered finish, marked “Swiss” on rear, 9.25 x 8.25 x  6.25. 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.
300
500
ANSONIA JUMPER #1 BOBBING DOLL CLOCK 
160
ANSONIA JUMPER #1 BOBBING DOLL CLOCK  In nickeled plated case with printed paper dial with second hand dial above center, marked “Patented Dec. 14th/Ansonia Clock Co. Sole Manufacturer, New York, U.S.A.” with period bisque doll on swing, with fixed key, time only, 15.25 x 5.5” diameter. 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.
300
500
ANSONIA JUMPER #2 BOBBING DOLL CLOCK 
161
ANSONIA JUMPER #2 BOBBING DOLL CLOCK  In nickel plated case with printed paper dial with second hand dial above center, marked “Patented Dec. 14th/Ansonia Clock Co. Sole Manufacturer, New York, U.S.A.” with period bisque doll on swing, with fixed key, time only, 15.25 x 5.5” diameter. 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. 
300
500
REGINAPHONE 15 1/2" DISC SERPENTINE MUSIC BOX
162
REGINAPHONE 15 1/2" DISC SERPENTINE MUSIC BOX Double comb with amazing original finish oak case.  Complete with turn table, tone arm and horn.  20 discs included.  11" high x 21 1/2" wide x 19" deep.   Working condition with near mint original finish case.  
2500
3500
JUNGHANS INLAID CHIMING SHELF CLOCK 
163
JUNGHANS INLAID CHIMING SHELF CLOCK  In mahogany with satinwood string and shell inlay, domed top and bracket feet with silvered brass dial marked “Germany”. Brass time, strike and chimes 8-day spring driven movement marked “Junghans Germany” with original key and pendulum,  16 x 11.5 x 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.
100
200
UNUSUAL BLACK FOREST SHELF CLOCK 
164
UNUSUAL BLACK FOREST SHELF CLOCK  Walnut in Gothic style with typical applied floral carvings, turned wood dial with cello Roman numerals and ornately carved bone hands. Brass time, strike & horns spring driven movement, stamped “B”. This interesting clock has an hour strike and three different bellow operated tin horns, each with a different tone, in original finish with original key and pendulum. Instead of a bird that emerges from double doors above dial a hand painted wooden British red-coated soldier with bugle emerges on the hour and ½ hour, 21.75 x 12 x 7”. One bellows needs repair, 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.
200
300
FINE BLACK FOREST WALL CLOCK 
164A
FINE BLACK FOREST WALL CLOCK  With finely carved fox and bird with grape vines, turned wood dial with cello hands and numbers, double doors above dial with two painted bellow operated birds, brass 30-hour time & strike weight driven movement with three cast iron corn weights, 29 x 21 x 13”. Minute hand is old replacement, else Fine.  Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
300
400
ANSONIA KING KITCHEN SHELF CLOCK 
165
ANSONIA KING KITCHEN SHELF CLOCK  In walnut with printed paper dial with Ansonia’s Trade Mark symbol and “Manufactured by the Ansonia Clock Co., New York, United States of America” with arch top case with Minerva head in pediment  and lion masks at top of full fluted columns. Original tablet with peacock and other birds and landscape. Brass time & strike 8-day spring driven movement, original key and pendulum, 24 x 13.5 x 4.75”. 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
SETH THOMAS OAK REGULATOR CLOCK 
166
SETH THOMAS OAK REGULATOR CLOCK  In a fine carved case with fluted flat columns, knob finials all in original untouched finish . Printed paper dial with entwined “ST” in circle. Brass time & strike 8-day weight driven marked works,  with original brass weights, engraved pendulum and key, 27.5 x 17 x 6.25”. 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.
300
500
LATE 19TH CENTURY VERNIS MARTIN CURIO CABINET
167
LATE 19TH CENTURY VERNIS MARTIN CURIO CABINET Beautiful Vernis Martin curio cabinet with three hand painted scenes surrounding top and bottom panels; fancy brass ormolu trim and serpentine glass.  "Robert Mitchell Cincinnati" retail label on back.  Originally from the Wiedemann Estate.  68 1/2" high x 30" wide x 16 1/2" deep. Very clean and fine cabinet.  Good condition.  
800
1500
PR. OF ROSEWOOD VICTORIAN ROCOCO REVIVAL SLIPPER CHAIRS
168
PR. OF ROSEWOOD VICTORIAN ROCOCO REVIVAL SLIPPER CHAIRS In original old dark varnish finish with beautiful carved Chippendale style backs and gracefully cabriole legs with original castors, seats in newer floral printed fabric, circa 1870’s, 31” high x seat height 14” x 16” x 17” deep. Both Fine. 
150
300
LATE 19TH CENTURY VERNIS MARTIN DESK 
169
LATE 19TH CENTURY VERNIS MARTIN DESK  Drop front desk with hand painted scenes on front and sides with fine mahogany interior and 1-drawer below.  All with brass ormolu trim.  Originally from the Wiedemann Estate.  38" high x 29" wide x 19" deep. Very good condition.  Very clean desk.  
400
800
BEAUTIFUL FRENCH MARBLE TOP SIDEBOARD
170
BEAUTIFUL FRENCH MARBLE TOP SIDEBOARD With curio top and mirrored back.  Fine burl wood sideboard with 2-doors at top and 3-drawers and 2-doors below.  All with brass ormolu trim.  79" high x 58" wide x 20 1/2" deep. Good condition.
600
1200
1920's CARVED DISPLAY TABLE
171
1920's CARVED DISPLAY TABLE Walnut with carved figural women with claw feet.  Lift off beveled glass top with fitted interior.  22" high x 25" wide x 18" deep.   Fine condition with original finish.  
100
200
FRENCH STYLE CURVED GLASS CURIO CABINET
172
FRENCH STYLE CURVED GLASS CURIO CABINET One door gold cabinet with ormolu trim and shelf below.  55 1/2" high x 24" wide x 14" deep.   Fine condition. 
200
400
GERMAN OAK GRANDFATHER CLOCK
173
GERMAN OAK GRANDFATHER CLOCK Nicely carved oak case with floral carvings with beveled glass door.  No pendulum or weights.  81" high x 23" wide x 11 1/2" deep.   Original finish.  Small repair at side of base, otherwise fine.  
200
500
CARVED VICTORIAN CHERRY MUSIC CABINET
174
CARVED VICTORIAN CHERRY MUSIC CABINET Mirrored top with brass railing at top over one drawer and two carved doors.  Fitted interior.  49" high x 28" wide x 14" deep.  Original finish minus two small carvings. 
200
400
PASTEL PAINTING ON BOARD OF HANGING GAME 
175
PASTEL PAINTING ON BOARD OF HANGING GAME  In original ornate gold frame, surrounded by a shadow box frame.  25 1/2" high x 21 1/2" wide. Good condition.  Ex. George Theders Collection
100
200
CARVED VICTORIAN CHERRY MUSIC CABINET
176
CARVED VICTORIAN CHERRY MUSIC CABINET Carved mirrored top with carved door below.  Two shelves inside.  57" high x 22" wide x 14" deep.   Original finish.  Some loss of trim.  
150
250
BRONZED FIGURAL DRESSING TABLE LAMP
177
BRONZED FIGURAL DRESSING TABLE LAMP Electric, circa 1910 in spelter with bi-color patina of a young lad with basket, bottle and book, entitled on brass tag at front “Rectour de I’ecole/Par Rousseau” with lamp post to his left with silk shade, on green marble base, 18.5” high.
100
200
CIRCA 1900 MAHOGANY MUSIC CABINET 
178
CIRCA 1900 MAHOGANY MUSIC CABINET  Double column front with bun feet.  9 shelves.  40" high x 22" wide x 18" deep.   Original finish.  Some wear to top, otherwise fine.  
100
200
CIRCA 1920 INLAID TABLE VITRINE 
179
CIRCA 1920 INLAID TABLE VITRINE  Fine mahogany display cabinet with floral and line inlay.  Ex. George Theders Collection.  29" high x 24" wide x 16 1/2" deep.   Fine original condition.  
150
300
MAHOGANY REGINA DISC MUSIC BOX RECORD CABINET 
180
MAHOGANY REGINA DISC MUSIC BOX RECORD CABINET  Two door with slide out record rest on side.  30" high x 24" wide x 20" deep. Good condition.
300
600
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