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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 # 271 - 300
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 TITLE DESCRIPTION   LOW EST HIGH EST
             
ATKINS & PORTER OGEE CLOCK 
271
 ATKINS & PORTER OGEE CLOCK  In mahogany case with original mirrored lower tablet, painted tin dial with open escapement, brass time & strike weight driven movement. Interior printed label reading in part “Atkins & Porter/Bristol, Conn.”, 26.5 x 15.75 x 4.25”. Minor veneer chips, 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
BIRGE, BECK & CO. TRIPLE DECKER CLOCK 
272
 BIRGE, BECK & CO. TRIPLE DECKER CLOCK  In mahogany with carved acanthus leaf crest, tapered burled half columns and ogee plinths, original painted lower tablets, brass strap type time & strike weight driven movement with wonderfully illustrated printed paper label on interior with large early steam locomotive with early passenger cars reading in part “Birge, Beck & Co./Bristol, Conn.”, with original weights, pendulum and key, 34 x 17 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.
200
400
SCARCE SILAS HOADLEY OGEE CLOCK 
273
 SCARCE SILAS HOADLEY OGEE CLOCK  In mahogany case with mirrored lower tablet, nice small size, painted wood dial, wooden time & strike weight driven movement  and original printed paper label on interior reading in part “S. Hoadley/Plymouth Conn.”, original weights, pendulum & key. This clock is very unusual and scarce for several reasons, first the smaller size, then the unusual small wood movement with both weights descending on the right side of case, 21 x 12 x 3.5”. Minor veneer chips, crack in upper 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.
200
300
D.S. CROSBY, N.Y. OGEE CLOCK 
274
 D.S. CROSBY, N.Y. OGEE CLOCK  In mahogany case with replaced lower tablet showing cityscape with “First Tammany Hall Built 1811”, painted wood dial with open escapement, brass time & strike weight driven movement  and original printed paper label on interior reading in part “D.S. Crosby/No. 1 Courtlandt Street,/No. 4 Gilsey Building New York.”, original weights, pendulum & key, 26 x 15.3 x 4.25”. Minor veneer chips and slight crack in dial, 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
SMITH'S N.Y. OGEE CLOCK 
275
 SMITH'S N.Y. OGEE CLOCK  In mahogany case with mirrored lower tablet, painted wood dial, with open escapement, brass time & strike weight driven movement  and original printed illustrated paper label on interior reading in part “Smith’s No. 7 Bowery New York”, original weights & pendulum, 31 x 18.5 x 5”. Minor 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.
200
300
SMITH & GOODRICH OGEE CLOCK 
276
 SMITH & GOODRICH OGEE CLOCK  In mahogany case with original painted  lower tablet with “Magdalen Colleg/Germany”, painted & embossed tin dial, with open escapement, brass time & strike weight driven movement  marked “Union Company/Manufactured/Bristol Ct./U.S.A.” and original printed illustrated paper label on interior reading in part “Smith & Goodrich/Forestville,/Bristol, Connecticut.””, original weights & pendulum, 26 x 15.5 x 4.25”. Minor 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
RARE WIGHTMAN & SPERRY OGEE CLOCK 
277
 RARE WIGHTMAN & SPERRY OGEE CLOCK  In mahogany case with original painted lower tablet, painted wood dial, brass time & strike weight driven movement  and original printed paper label on interior reading in part “Wightman & Sperry/Wholesale & Retail/Clocks and Looking Glasses”, original weights , pendulum & keys with unusual brass weight pulleys, mounted above top of case,26.51 x 16 x 5.4”. Minor 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.
200
300
RARE RICHARD WARD OGEE CLOCK 
278
 RARE RICHARD WARD OGEE CLOCK  In mahogany case with painted eagle in lower tablet, painted wood dial, rare and very unusual brass time & strike weight driven movement  and original printed illustrated paper label on interior reading in part “Smith’s Richard Ward…Connecticut”, original weights & pendulum, 27.5 x 16.5 x 5”. Minor veneer chips, hour hand damaged but both parts present, just needs touch of glue, 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
UNUSUAL WATERBURY OGEE CLOCK 
279
 UNUSUAL WATERBURY OGEE CLOCK  In mahogany case with original etched lower tablet and painted upper,, painted tin dial, brass time & strike weight driven movement and original illustrated printed paper label on interior reading in part “Waterbury Clock co./Waterbury, Conn.”, with original weights, pendulum and key, 24 x 13 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.
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WALNUT HANGING CLOCK FROM WESTERN UNION OFFICE  
280
 WALNUT HANGING CLOCK FROM WESTERN UNION OFFICE   In Edwardian style walnut case with original finish and gallery, painted steel dial marked “Self Winding Clock co. Inc. New York” along margin and in center “Naval Observatory Time/Western Union”, time only brass and steel electric works, 25.5 x 19 x 7.5”. Fine; we have not tested electrical works.   Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
200
400
SETH THOMAS #3 REGULATOR CLOCK 
281
 SETH THOMAS #3 REGULATOR CLOCK  In oak case in original old varnish finish, with all the correspondence between Mr. V and the B&O Co. dealing with the purchase of this clock from the Blanchester, Ohio Depot in 1974. This clock is completely original and in working order, 42 x 20 x 6”.  Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.Excellent.  
800
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ELECTRIC JEWELERS REGULATOR CLOCK 
282
 ELECTRIC JEWELERS REGULATOR CLOCK  In fine mahogany case with painted steel dial marked “Self Winding Clock Co./New York”, with original pendulum and wiring appears in good shape on the brass & steel movement, 42 x 15.4 x 7.5”. Fine; not tested.   Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
300
500
SETH THOMAS REGULATOR #1 HANGING CLOCK 
283
 SETH THOMAS REGULATOR #1 HANGING CLOCK  Mahogany case in original finish, original lower tablet with “Regulator”, painted steel dial, brass time only spring driven movement with original pendulum & key. Fine interior label in blue and gold, 34 x 15.5 x 4.25”. Lower tablet broken, but all there, veneer chips, else Fine.   Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
500
700
CHERRY JEWELERS REGULATOR CLOCK CASE 
284
 CHERRY JEWELERS REGULATOR CLOCK CASE  Lacking works and tablet, but including cast iron movement mount, 47 x 17 x 7.75”. As above and no finish.
100
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NEW HAVEN ROSEWOOD HANGING REGULATOR CLOCK 
285
 NEW HAVEN ROSEWOOD HANGING REGULATOR CLOCK  With fine floral satinwood inlay on lower drop, fine original varnish finish, lacking dial with brass time & strike spring driven movement stamped “New Haven/Trade Mark/U.S.A.”, with original pendulum & key,  40 x 17.5 x 5.5”. As above and missing cover glass for dial, else Fine.   Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
250
400
INGRAHAM DEW DROP CALENDAR CLOCK 
286
 INGRAHAM DEW DROP CALENDAR CLOCK  In mixed woods with painted steel dial with brass bezel surround, reverse figure 8 shape with original painted lower tablet, brass spring driven time, strike & date movement, original pendulum and key with printed label on back reading in part “Dew Drop Calendar/The F. Ingraham  Co./Bristol, Conn. U.S.A.”,  24 x 16.5 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
LOVELL MFG. CO. HANGING CALENDAR CLOCK 
287
 LOVELL MFG. CO. HANGING CALENDAR CLOCK  With painted steel dial with brass bezel surround, reverse figure 8 shape with original painted lower tablet, brass spring driven time, strike & date movement, original pendulum and key with printed label on interior reading in part “Lovell Mfg. Co./Meridian, Conn.”,  24 x 16.5 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
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C. JEROME OGEE CLOCK 
288
 C. JEROME OGEE CLOCK  In mahogany case with original lower etched glass tablet, painted wood dial with open escapement, brass time & strike weight driven movement marked “C. Jerome/Bristol Conn./U.S.A.”. Original printed paper label on interior from a retailer reading in part “Brewster & Ingraham/Bristol, Conn.”. This clock has brass time, strike & alarm weight driven movement, but the alarm parts have been removed and are in bottom of case. Includes original weights, pendulum and key, 26 x 15.5 x 4.5”. As above, else Fine; we have not tested electrical works.   Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
100
200
JEROME, GILBERT, GRANT & CO. QUARTER COLUMN CLOCK 
289
 JEROME, GILBERT, GRANT & CO. QUARTER COLUMN CLOCK  In mahogany case with ogee crest, original painted upper tablet and repainted lower, painted tin dial with open escapement, brass strap type time and strike weight driven movement with original printed paper label on interior reading in part “Jerome, Gilbert, Grant & Co./Bristol, Conn.”, with original weights, pendulum & key, 22 x 15.7 x 4.8”. Minor veneer chips, 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
JONES & FRISBIE OGEE CLOCK 
290
 JONES & FRISBIE OGEE CLOCK  In mahogany case with original mirrored lower tablet, painted wood dial with open escapement, brass strap type time & strike weight driven movement and original printed paper label on interior reading in part “Jones & Frisbie/New-Hartford, Conn.”, 23.5 x 14.5 x 4.5”. Minor veneer chips, 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
ELISHA HOTCHKISS OGEE CLOCK 
291
 ELISHA HOTCHKISS OGEE CLOCK  In mahogany case with original painted country estate on lower tablet, painted wooden dial, wooden 30-hour time & strike movement, original printed paper label on interior reading in part “Elisha Hotchkiss/Burlington, Conn.”, with original weights, pendulum & key, 26.75 x 16.25 4.75”. Minor veneer chips, 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
TERHUNE & EDWARDS OGEE CLOCK 
292
 TERHUNE & EDWARDS OGEE CLOCK  In mahogany case with original painted castles and river scene on lower tablet, painted & embossed tin dial, brass strap type time & strike weight driven movement, original printed paper label on interior reading in part “Terhune & Edwards,/48 Courtlandt Street, New York”, with original weights, pendulum & key, 25.75 x 15 x 4”. Minor veneer chips, 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
FORESTVILLE CLOCK CO. OGEE CLOCK 
293
 FORESTVILLE CLOCK CO. OGEE CLOCK  In mahogany case with original floral painting on lower tablet, painted & embossed tin dial with open escapement, brass strap type time & strike weight driven movement, original printed paper label on interior reading in part “Terhune Forestville Manf’g Co./Bristol, Conn.”, with original weights, pendulum & key, 26.7 x 16.5 x 4”. Minor 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.
150
250
E. TERRY MINIATURE OGEE CLOCK 
294
 E. TERRY MINIATURE OGEE CLOCK  In mahogany case with original mirrored lower tablet, wooden dial with brass 30-hour time & strike movement with original illustrated printed paper label on interior reading in part “E. Terry’s/Cheao Thirty Hour/Clock/Movement Made By/H. Welton/Terryville, Conn.” With original weights, pendulum but lacking key, 22.25 x 13 x 4”. Minor veneer chips, 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
300
NEW HAVEN MINIATURE OGEE CLOCK 
295
 NEW HAVEN MINIATURE OGEE CLOCK  In mahogany case with painted cottage scene in lower tablet, printed paper over tin dial, brass time & strike weight driven movement with original weights, pendulum and key, 21.25 x 12.5 x 4”.  Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.Fine, currently running.  
200
300
CLARK GILBERT & CO. OGEE CLOCK 
296
 CLARK GILBERT & CO. OGEE CLOCK  In mahogany and curly birch case with original painted country estate scene in lower tablet, embossed and painted tin dial with open escapement, brass strap type time & strike weight driven movement with original printed paper label on interior reading in part “Clark Gilbert & Co./Winchester, Conn.”, with original weights, pendulum & key, 25.75 x 15.4 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
CONN. OGEE CLOCK
297
 CONN. OGEE CLOCK In mahogany case with painted sail boat scene in lower tablet, printed paper over wood dial, brass time & strike weight driven movement with original weights, pendulum and key, worn original printed label on interior reading in part “Brothers/New Haven Conn., U.S.A.”, 21.25 x 12.5 x 4”. 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
CHARLES STRATTON LARGE OGEE CLOCK 
298
 CHARLES STRATTON LARGE OGEE CLOCK  In mahogany with original mirrored lower tablet, painted wood dial with 30-hour wooden time & strike movement, original Japanned bell, weights, pendulum, tin pulley caps and key, with printed paper label on interior reading in part “Charles Stratton/Holden, Mass.”, 36.5 x 19.5 x 7.5”. 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
400
UNUSUAL SMITH & BROS. OGEE CLOCK 
299
 UNUSUAL SMITH & BROS. OGEE CLOCK  In mahogany and gilt gesso case with original mirrored lower tablet, painted wood dial with wooden 30-hour time & strike movement, original weights & pendulum, lacking original hands and key, 27 x 16 x 5”. as above, else 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
E.C. BREWSTER OGEE CLOCK 
300
 E.C. BREWSTER OGEE CLOCK  In mahogany case with original mirrored lower tablet, new paint steel dial, brass time & strike weight driven movement with original weights, pendulum and key, original printed label on interior reading in part “E.C. Brewster & Co./Bristol, Conn.”, 26.4 x 15.75 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
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