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• FORSYTHES ANTIQUES AUCTION •

• FORSYTHES ANTIQUES AUCTION
COLLECTION OF Dr. & Mrs. ALAN LUGER


SUNDAY, MAY 29, 2016 11:00 AM
EASTGATE (CINCINNATI), OHIO


Located at the Holiday Inn, 4501 Eastgate Blvd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45245.  Exit 63A off I-275 to East 32 to Eastgate Blvd.
Forsythes’ Auctions is proud to present the 40 year collection of Dr. and Mrs. Alan Luger of quality antique items. 
We will begin the auction at 11:00 AM with over 40 un-cataloged clocks.

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TITLE DESCRIPTION CONDITION LOW EST HIGH EST
             
1 Cased LeCoultre Travel Clock Cased LeCoultre Travel Clock A "Jaeger Recital 8" gilt  brass traveling alarm clock with mat gilt face with the above text and "T Swiss Made T" with 24 hour alarm set dial just below noon on dial with spring driven movement on triangular stand and housed in a black fitted leather case with brass hasp,1 3/4" diameter x 2" high. Near Mint, minor scuffs to traveling case. 100 200
2 Waterbury Carriage Clock Waterbury Carriage Clock In original fitted traveling case. This fine brass framed clock has beveled glass front & sides with brass rear door, porcelain dial with Arabic numerals marked "Manufactured By Waterbury Clock Co.". Case has stepped base and bale handle at top, brass spring driven movement with fixed key behind rear door, movement marked "Patented/Jan.13, 91 Jan.28, 01/April 11, 05/Waterbury Clock Co./U.S.A.", 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 3" high with bale down, red tooled leather case with open front to view dial, 3 x 2 x 3 1/2" high. Clock is fine, travel case quite worn. 50 100
3 Seth Thomas Enameled Advertising Desk Clock Seth Thomas Enameled Advertising Desk Clock Four jewel clock with black and white enamel advertising the 50th anniversary of Henry Vogt Machine Co., Louisville, Kentucky.   Fine Condition. 100 200
4 Chelsea Ships Desk Clock Chelsea Ships Desk Clock In three toned patinated bronze case in the form of a ships wheel with silvered dial marked "Chelsea", Arabic numerals and second hand dial below center, on a round base with spring driven brass movement, 4 1/4" diameter x 5" high. Minor wear to finish, else Fine. 100 200
5 Abercrombie & Fitch Chelsea Ships Desk Clock Abercrombie & Fitch Chelsea Ships Desk Clock In the form of a ships wheel in two toned bronze case on rectangular rosewood base with silvered dial with Arabic numerals marked "Abercrombie & Fitch Co./Chelsea on gimbaled mount. Brass spring driven movement, 4 1/4 x 2 7/8 x 5" high. Fine Condition. 100 200
6 Abercrombie & Fitch Chelsea Ships Desk Clock Abercrombie & Fitch Chelsea Ships Desk Clock In the from of a ships wheel in brass, silvered dial with Arabic numerals marked "Abercrombie & Fitch Co./New York/Chelsea" with second hand dial below center, brass spring driven movement, on round cove molded base, 4 1/4" diameter x 5" high. Fine Condition. 100 200
7 Mark I U.S. Navy Ships Clock Mark I U.S. Navy Ships Clock Circular wall mounted clock in chromed brass case with black dial with white Arabic numerals marked "Mark I. Deck Clock/U.S. Navy/N 7587 1940". Brass spring driven movement with key, 8" diameter x 3" deep. There is an old inked manuscript label on the side of the clock reading "U.S.S. Mobile". The U.S.S. Mobile was a Cleveland Class Light Cruiser, launched May 15, 1942 under the command of Captain Charles J. Wheeler. The ship won 11 battle stars during service from 1943-45 in the Pacific and played an important role in many of the major battles in that theater. Minor wear to chrome, else Fine. 50 100
8 Chelsea Ships Bell Clock Chelsea Ships Bell Clock Wall mounted in chromed brass case, silvered dial with Arabic numerals, marked as above, numbered on back "618653" with brass spring driven time & strike movement, 4 3/4" diameter x 3 1/2" deep. Fine Condition. 100 200
9 Seth Thomas Ships Clock Seth Thomas Ships Clock Wall mounted in brass case with silvered dial with 24 hour Arabic numerals and marked "Seth Thomas/Made In U.S.A.", back marked "Corsair/E537-000" and "Seth Thomas/Div. of General Time Corp./Thomaston, Conn. U.S.A.", brass spring driven time & strike movement, 5 3/4" diameter x 3" deep and includes a custom made mahogany deck stand. Fine Condition. 100 200
10 Chelsea Clock Co. Ships Clock Chelsea Clock Co. Ships Clock In brass traditional circular case but with custom made desk mount in brass made for "Albert Hansen/Seattle" Washington Jeweler who was one of the cities formost jewelers in the 1st quarter of the 20th century. Silvered dial with Arabic numerals marked as above and "Chelsea Clock Co./Ship's Bell", brass spring driven time & strike movement, 5 1/2" diameter x 3 1/2" deep with base on ball feet marked on underside "76061" and with two printed paper labels, 3 1/4 x 7 x 7 1/2" high. Fine Condition. 200 400
11 Chelsea Ship's Bell Clock & Barometer Chelsea Ship's Bell Clock & Barometer Both in the form of ship's wheels with silvered dials and Arabic numerals, clock dial marked "Chelsea Ship's Bell", barometer marked "Chelsea", both mounted on rectangular brass base with ball feet, clock with spring driven time & strike movement, 3 x 15 x 9" high. Fine Condition. 300 500
12 Herschede Desk Clock Herschede Desk Clock In architectural brass case with white painted dial with raised Roman numerals in brass, marked "Herschede/Eleven Jewels", rear door opens to reveal fixed key for spring driven time only movement, marked "Made In Germany", 2 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 8" high. Fine Condition. 100 200
13 Tiffay & Co. Deck Clock Tiffay & Co. Deck Clock In bronzed case on ball feet, silvered dial with Arabic numerals marked "Tiffany & Co./New York". Brass time only spring driven movement marked "Chelsea Clock Co./Boston, U.S.A./61696", 3 1/4 x 5 1/4 x 8 1/2" high. Very minor wear to finish, else Fine. 100 200
14 Chelsea Ships Clock Chelsea Ships Clock Wall mounted in brass case with factory made mahogany deck stand, silvered dial with Roman numerals marked "Chelsea/Made In U.S.A., brass time only spring driven movement, 5 1/2" diameter x 2 1/2" deep, stand is 4 x 9 1/2 x 7 1/2" high. Lot includes the original lidded card stock box in navy blue marked "Chelsea" on lid in silver, 12 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 4" high. Near Mint Condition. 300 500
15 Royal Geographic Society World Clock Royal Geographic Society World Clock Brass and ebonized wood with a fine 5 1/2" diameter world globe in brass with black finish, mounted in a brass frame and set atop a clock with silvered rotary dial with 24 hours in Roman numerals and minutes in Arabic numerals below, mounted on cove molded ebonized hardwood base with brass label reading "The Royal Geographic Society World Clock/Made For/James R. Liberty", dated "1979" on underside, 9" square x 11" high. Fine Condition. 100 150
16 LeCoultre Art Deco Desk Clock LeCoultre Art Deco Desk Clock A vintage Art Deco desk clock by renowned Swiss watchmaker Jaeger Lecoultre. The piece has a round black dial with Roman numerals set against a blue tinted glass dial with brass numeral. Dial marked "LeCoultre/8/Swiss", brass time only spring driven movement, marked "LeCoultre/Swiss", on two toned bronze base, 7" diameter x 8" high. Very minor wear to finish, Fine. 200 300
17 Scarce Jaeger LeCoultre Skeleton Clock Scarce Jaeger LeCoultre Skeleton Clock In brushed gilt frame with linen fold glass dial with skeleton movement marked "LeCoultre Swiss" and "Sixteen 16 Jewels/Unadjusted", 6 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 8" high and includes original fitted leather covered silk lined case, marked "LeCoultre" on lid and interior silk, 7 x 9 x 3" high. Near Mint. 400 600
18 Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos Clock Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos Clock Including original lidded and printed green card stock box, printed 2 page price list and printed 69 page color illustrated catalog. The clock is numbered "132511" on top of movement and marked "LeCoultre Atmos". Brass and glass case with original printed warning label still on top, 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 9 1/4" high. Box is 9 1/4 x 7 1/4 x 10 1/4" high and still has its original woven cloth closure strap with brass buckle. Slight fading of box, else Near Mint. 300 600
19 Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos Clock Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos Clock The clock is numbered "230005" on top of movement and marked "LeCoultre Atmos". Brass and glass case, 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 9 1/4" high.  Very slight wer to finish, else Fine. 300 500
20 Scarce Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos Clock Scarce Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos Clock Made for the "Gruen Guild" watch company, in fine veneered Kingswood case with arched panels with brass surrounds, brass movement marked "LeCoultre/Atmos" and "Fifteen 15/JewelsVXII/Switzerland/Unadjusted8 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 10" high. Fine Condition. 500 1000
21 Eureka Clock Co. 1000 Day Clock Eureka Clock Co. 1000 Day Clock Brass with white enameled open escapement dial with Arabic numerals, movement marked "Eureka/Clock Co. Ltd. London/Pat. No. 14814-1908/No. 3791" with electromagntic movement on circular stepped brass base with glass dome, 8 1/4" diameter x 11" high. Very minor wear to finish, else Fine. 500 1000
22 Seth Thomas Crystal Regulator Seth Thomas Crystal Regulator Empire No. 47 with enamled porcelain dial decorated with polychrome floral swags, Arabic numerals and marked "Seth Thomas", brass time & strike spring driven movement with "ST" in dimond inside square and "48N", original pendulum with key, mounted in ornate cast bronze floral scrolled case with beveled glass panels and doors, 9 x 6 x 13" high. Minor wear to finish, else Fine. 200 400
23 New Haven Crystal Regulator Clock New Haven Crystal Regulator Clock With enameled open escapment dial with Gothic Arabic numerals, marked "Manufactured by the New Haven Clock Co., New Haven, Conn., U.S.A.", mounted in brass case with gilt cast floral scroll feet and beveled glass panels and doors, original pendulum and key, 8 1/2 x 7 x 11 3/4" high. Fine Condition. 200 400
24 Seth Thomas Crystal Regulator Clock Seth Thomas Crystal Regulator Clock With enameled dial with Arabic numerals and polychrome floral swags marked "Seth Thomas", mounted in peeked architectural brass case with beveled glass panels and doors, brass time & strike spring driven movement with original pendulum with key, 6 x 7 1/4 x 11 1/4" high. Fine Condition. 100 200
25 A.D. Mougin Crystal Regulator Clock A.D. Mougin Crystal Regulator Clock With enameled porcelain dial with cheribum and floral swag, Arabic numerals mounted in brass case with beveled glass panels and doors, brass time & strike movement marked "AD Mougin", French with original pendulum, 7 x 5 1/2 x 10 3/4" high. Missing handle from rear door, else Fine. 100 200
26 French Crystal Regulator Clock French Crystal Regulator Clock With enameled porcelain dial with polychrome floral swags and Arabic numerals, brass time and strike spring driven movement, marked "H&H/France", mounted in brass case with beveled glass panels and doors, 6 x 4 3/4 x 10" high. Fine Condition. 100 200
27 Ansonia La Bretagne Porcelain Clock Ansonia La Bretagne Porcelain Clock With enameled porcelain dial with open escapement and Arabic numerals, marked with trade mark of "A" inside square inside diamond and "Made By The Ansonia Clock Co., New York, United States of America" with brass time & strike spring driven movement marked "Ansonia Clock Co./Patented June 14, 81/New York, U.S.A."  with original pendulum & key. Case marked "Royal Bonn/Bonn Germany" with blue ground and polychrome water flowers, with gilt highlights, 12 1/2 x 5 x 15" high. Missing rear door, else Fine. 200 300
28 Ansonia La Riviera Porcelain Clock Ansonia La Riviera Porcelain Clock With enameled porcelain dial with open escapement and Roman numerals, markedwith trade mark of "A" inside square inside diamond and "Made By The Ansonia Clock Co., New York, United States of America" with brass time & strike spring driven movement marked "Ansonia Clock Co./Patented June 14, 81/New York, U.S.A."with original pendulum. Mounted in a molded porcelain floral scroll case marked "Royal Bonn/Bonn Germany" & La Riviera", in green with polychrome roses and gilt highlights, 14 1/2 x 6 x 12 3/4" high. Cracks and chip in dial, else Fine. 200 300
29 Ansonia China Clock Ansonia China Clock With enameled pocelain dial marked with "A" inside diamond and square with "Trade Mark" and "Manufactured By the Ansonia Clock Co. New York, United States of America", in green molded scrolled floral porcelain case with polychrome flowers and gilt highlights, marked on back "Wire" with brass time and strike spring driven movement marked "Ansonia Clock Co./U.S.A./New York", with original pendulum, 10 1/2 x 5 x 11" high. Fine Condition. 150 250
30 Ansonia Chicopee Porcelain Clock Ansonia Chicopee Porcelain Clock  With printed paper dial with brass pierced floral scroll overlay in white molded porcelain floral scroll case wth polychrome pansies and green and gilt highlight. Case marked on rear "Chicopee." Brass time and strike spring driven movement marked "Ansonia Clock Co./U.S.A./New York", 8 x 5 x 11" high. Lacking pendulum, else Fine. 100 200
31 Ansonia La Vinda Porcelain Clock Ansonia La Vinda Porcelain Clock With enameled porcelain dial with open escapement and Roman numerals, marked "Made By The Ansonia Clock Co., New York, U.S.A." with brass time & strike spring driven movement marked "Ansonia Clock Co./Patented June 14, 81/New York, U.S.A." with original pendulum, mounted in a marked "Royal Bonn" molded porcelain case with polychrome floral decoration, 14 x 5 x 11 1/2" high. Fine Condition. 200 300
32 Gustav Becker Mahogany Clock with Chimes Gustav Becker Mahogany Clock with Chimes Hump-back form with nice scroll work on case, unusual oval silvered dial with raised black Arabic numerals and winding holes for time, strike and chimes. Brass time, strike & chimes spring driven movement marked with Crowned Anchor and "GB", original pendulum & key, 18 1/2 x 7 x 9 1/2" high. Fine Condition. 100 200
33 Seth Thomas Bracket Clock Seth Thomas Bracket Clock Brass dial with engraved floral scroll work, silvered chapter ring with Arabic numerals and smaller silvered dials above for speed and chimes, brass night day time, strike & chimes spring driven movement marked with trade mark of "ST" inside dimond inside square and "Seth Thomas/Thomaston, Conn./U.S.A." with original pendulum. Dome top mahogany case in original varnish finish, with bracket base, 10 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 13 1/2" high. Fine Condition. 100 200
34 Sessions Arts & Crafts Inlaid Clock Sessions Arts & Crafts Inlaid Clock With enameled porcelain dial with Arabic numerals marked "Made By The Sessions Clock Co. Forestville, Conn. U.S.A." with brass eight day time & strike spring driven movement, mounted in a finely inlaid mahogany case with satinwood string inlay and scene of man fishing from dock with trees, boat and windmill in background, made from various exotic hardwoods, 10 x 5 1/2 x 15" high. Lacking pendulum, else Fine. 100 200
35 Seth Thomas Shelf Clock Seth Thomas Shelf Clock With stamped tin dial in original white & black painted finish with Arabic numerals, open escapement with cast alarm set ring, brass eight day time, strike & alarm spring driven movement marked "S. Thomas/Plymouth, Conn./USA". Mounted in an arch top mahogany case in original varnish finish with ogee plinths at base and ogee molding at top. Original printed paper label on interior. 10 3/4 x 4 1/2 x 15 1/2" high. Minor wer to finish and some paint loss to dial, still Very Good. 50 100
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