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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 # 241 - 270
LOT#
   
TITLE DESCRIPTION   LOW EST HIGH EST
             
INGRAHAM GRECIAN MOSAIC MANTLE CLOCK
241
INGRAHAM GRECIAN MOSAIC MANTLE CLOCK In walnut and maple with printed paper dial over tin with brass surround, open escapement, brass time, strike & alarm spring driven 8-day works with original printed paper label on interior reading in part “E. Ingraham & Co./Bristol, Conn…Grecian…” with original pendulum and key, 14.75 x 10.25 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
300
M&S CHIP CARVED SHELF CLOCK
242
M&S CHIP CARVED SHELF CLOCK With printed paper dial over tin with brass surround, brass time  &strike eight day spring driven works,  stamped “M&S 9334” original partial printed paper label on back. Original brass pendulum and key. Replaced tablet, 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
150
GILBERT PARAGON MANTLE CLOCK 
243
GILBERT PARAGON MANTLE CLOCK  In rosewood with painted tin dial, original painted lower tablet with stag, brass time & strike spring driven movement with original printed paper dial on interior reading in part “W.L. Gilbert Clock Co./Winsted, Conn.” With additional retailers illustrated printed paper card from “A.B. Reeves Bros. Dayton, Ohio”, with original pendulum and key, 15 x 10.25 x 4.25”. Replaced tablet, 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
150
GERMAN CHIMING TAMBOUR SHELF CLOCK 
244
GERMAN CHIMING TAMBOUR SHELF CLOCK  With silvered brass dial with raised brass Arabic numerals, marked “Germany” with “silent” lever along left side and “Trinity & Westm.” Lever along right side of dial, scroll carved mahogany case in original finish with bum feet. Brass time, strike and chimes spring driven movement marked “Two (2) Jewels./& Celebrate/Reg. U.S. Pat. Off./Hanburg Amerikaniscke/Schramberg  Germany” with printed brass plate on rear door giving directions and “Movement No. 865”, original pendulum and key, 10 x 19.75 x 7.25”. 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
300
F. KROEBER CALENDAR SHELF CLOCK 
245
F. KROEBER CALENDAR SHELF CLOCK  In Victorian carved walnut case with original printed paper dial with recessed calendar dial in center, both with brass surrounds, original gilt door tablet, brass time, strike and date spring driven movement marked “F. Kroeber/New York /Pat. June 23 & October 6, 1974”, with original brass pendulum and key, 23.5” x 14.5” 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.
250
300
ANGELUS ORCHESTRAL PLAYER ORGAN BY WILCOX & WHITE
246
ANGELUS ORCHESTRAL PLAYER ORGAN BY WILCOX & WHITE In rosewood case.  With two 10" rolls.  40 1/2" high x 43 1/2" wide x 20" deep.     Lacking back panel.  Fair condition. 
200
400
REGINA 15 1/2" DISC MUSIC BOX    
247
REGINA 15 1/2" DISC MUSIC BOX     Double comb with oak case.  Working order but needs sound board and probably some slight adjusting.  10" high x 21" wide x 18" deep.  Original finish but minus drawer and as above. 
800
1200
JUNGHANS ROSEWOOD MANTLE CLOCK
248
JUNGHANS ROSEWOOD MANTLE CLOCK With broken arch top, pressed fish scale designs on front and pediment, bracket feet in original finish, printed paper dial on tin marked “Junghans” in 8-pointed star. Brass time & strike 8-day spring driven movement, interior with original printed paper label as above, original pendulum and key, 19.25 x 10.5 x 6.5”. 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.
50
100
MINIATURE VIENNA REGULATOR CLOCK W/MUSIC BOX 
249
MINIATURE VIENNA REGULATOR CLOCK W/MUSIC BOX  A fine rosewood, ebonized wood and gilt applied carved rosettes with broken arch pediment with ebonized finial, printed paper dial on tin with brass surround, unmarked brass time, strike and cylinder music box spring driven movement, with original brass pendulum marked “RA” with arrow, 25 x 8.75 x 5.5”. 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
CASED U.S. ARMY M2 MESSAGE CENTER CLOCK 
250
CASED U.S. ARMY M2 MESSAGE CENTER CLOCK  In original black thermal plastic case, made like a ships clock but marked on black finished steel dial “U.S. Army/Clock Message Center, M2”, brass time only spring driven movement, mounted in original oak hinged lid case with clip on interior holding brass key, with serial number stamped on case “627361”, and original leather carrying strap, 10.3 x 9.5 x 5.75”, closed in case. Likely WWII era. 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
N.Y. CALCULAGRAPH CO. CLOCK 
251
N.Y. CALCULAGRAPH CO. CLOCK  Steel case with brass bezel and silvered brass dial marked “Calculagraph/Made By Calculagraph Co./New York, U.S.A.” with patent date of 1892, 10” diameter x 8.75” high, includes key. These clocks were used to time and print the time between two events, such as the beginning and ending of a toll telephone call. 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.
50
150
EDISON AMBEROLA CYLINDER PHONOGRAPH W/STAND
252
EDISON AMBEROLA CYLINDER PHONOGRAPH W/STAND Very clean phonograph with original finish case.  Oak stand with four pull-out trays.  Phonograph - 16" high x 15" wide x 20" deep.  Cabinet - 31" high x 19" wide x 23" deep.  
200
400
THE GRAMOPHONE COMPANY LTD., HAYES, MIDDLESEX GRAMOPHONE 
253
THE GRAMOPHONE COMPANY LTD., HAYES, MIDDLESEX GRAMOPHONE  With his "Master's Voice" decal, in oak case with large metal horn.  16" wide x 18" deep.  23" horn.   Working order, fair condition.
300
600
COLUMBIA GRAFONOLA TABLE TOP PHONOGRAPH
254
COLUMBIA GRAFONOLA TABLE TOP PHONOGRAPH Mahogany case.  13 1/2" high x 18" wide x 21" deep.   Nice working condition. 
100
200
COLUMBIA GRAPHOPHONE CYLINDER PHONOGRAPH
255
COLUMBIA GRAPHOPHONE CYLINDER PHONOGRAPH Still retains the original decals.  14" high x 12" wide x 8" deep.   Worn finish.  Working condition.  
200
300
TWO EDISON CYLINDER PHONOGRAPHS 
256
TWO EDISON CYLINDER PHONOGRAPHS  As found.    
100
150
45 EDISON CYLINDER RECORDS
257
45 EDISON CYLINDER RECORDS
50
100
29 CYLINDER PHONOGRAPH RECORDS
257A
29 CYLINDER PHONOGRAPH RECORDS Including one purple Edison.  
40
80
REGINA 12" DISC MUSIC BOX
258
REGINA 12" DISC MUSIC BOX Double comb as found condition.  Motor seems to move freely.  4 discs.  9" high x 16" wide x 15" deep.   As found, coin operated mechanism missing front.
200
400
21 REGINA 12" DISCS.
259
21 REGINA 12" DISCS. As found, some rust.  
40
80
SIXTEEN 15 1/2" REGINA DISCS
260
SIXTEEN 15 1/2" REGINA DISCS Some with rust. 
40
60
LARGE CYLINDER MUSIC BOX CASE
261
LARGE CYLINDER MUSIC BOX CASE Large burled box with mother-of-pearl inlay.  18" high x 17" wide x 39" deep.   Some loss of veneer on lid, otherwise fine.  
100
200
FINE BRITISH PICTURE FRAME CLOCK  
262
FINE BRITISH PICTURE FRAME CLOCK   By “Prudential Art Trading Co., Ltd.”, London with an engraved brass plate as dial and picture with image of the Parliament and Big Ben, in ornate silver gilt gesso frame with extensive printed label with directions on rear. We have not opened the back to see the brass movement which has three winding holes in dial, 21 x 17.5”. Minor chips to frame and lacking hands.   Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
200
500
E.M. WELSH OGEE CLOCK 
263
E.M. WELSH OGEE CLOCK  In mahogany case with replaced lower tablet, painted tin dial marked “Forestville (sic) Manufacturing Co.”, brass time & strike weight driven signed movement (Welsh) and original printed paper label on interior reading in part “E.N. Welsh Mfg. Co.”, also an additional printed label on top of clock from same company, original weights, pendulum & key, 29.5 x 16.5 x 4”. Minor veneer chips and dial discolored, 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
G.H. CLARKE OGEE CLOCK 
264
G.H. CLARKE OGEE CLOCK  In scarce cherry case with rare painted tin “Seems’s Dial Patented Jan. 7, 1868” with dial marked as above, original floral painted tablet, brass time, strike, month, day of month and day of week  weight driven movement with original printed paper label on interior reading in part “Made and Sold at/46 Courtlandt St/New York….George H. Clarke”, with original pendulum and key, 28 x 17 x 4.5”. Lacking weights, 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
H. WELTON HOLLOW COLUMN SHELF CLOCK 
265
H. WELTON HOLLOW COLUMN SHELF CLOCK  In fine figured mahogany with full tapered hollow columns through which the weights descend, ogee crest and ogee plinths below columns, original mirrored door and painted lower tablet with country estate, brass time & strike weight driven movement and interior printed paper label reading in part “H. Welton & Co./Successors to Eli Terry & Co./Terryville, Conn.”, original boxed tin dust caps over weight pulleys, 28 x 19 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.
200
400
MAHOGANY HALF COLUMN SHELF CLOCK 
266
MAHOGANY HALF COLUMN SHELF CLOCK  Unknown maker with only fragments of original label on interior. Case has marbleized half columns with gilt base and capitals, painted tin dial with open escapement, brass time & strike weight driven unmarked movement with original weights, pendulum and key, 26 x 15 x 4.5”. As above and minor veneer chips. Very Good.   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 HALF COLUMN SHELF CLOCK 
267
SETH THOMAS HALF COLUMN SHELF CLOCK  In refinished case with ogee molding at top and base, painted tin dial with entwined “ST” in circle, brass time & strike weight driven movement with original weights, pendulum and key and original printed paper label on interior reading in part “Seth Thomas/Thomaston, Conn.”, 25 x 14.75 x 4.25”. As above, else Fine, 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.
100
200
H.C. SMITH OGEE CLOCK 
268
H.C. SMITH OGEE CLOCK  In mahogany case with replaced lower tablet, original painted wooden dial and 30-hour wooden time & strike movement, printed label on interior reading in part “Henry C. Smith/Plymouth, Conn.”, with original weights, pendulum and key, 27.25 x 16 x 5”. As above and minor veneer chip;  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.
100
200
SETH THOMAS OAK HANGING GINGERBREAD CLOCK 
269
SETH THOMAS OAK HANGING GINGERBREAD CLOCK  Very similar to the Gingerbread clock in Tran Duy Ly’s book on ST clocks, but not in books. This clock has attached Minerva head in crests, flanked by ormolu brass rosettes and scrolls with inset brass & glass spirit level just above lower drop. Original painted tablet. Printed paper over tin dial with brass surrounds and brass alarm wheel in center. Dial marked “S.T.” Brass time, strike and alarm spring driven 8-day movement, with original pendulum & key, 30 x 14.5 x 4”. 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. Lower carving may be replaced
100
200
E.C. BREWSTER & CO. OGEE CLOCK 
270
E.C. BREWSTER & CO. OGEE CLOCK  In mahogany case with original painted lower tablet with church, painted tin dial with open escapement, brass time and strike weight driven movement with original weights, pendulum and key, printed paper label on interior reading in part “E.C. Brewster & Co./Bristol, Conn.”, 26 x 15.75 x 4”. Wear to dial, 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.
100
200
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