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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 # 31 - 60
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 TITLE DESCRIPTION   LOW EST HIGH EST
             
F. KROEBER WALNUT KITCHEN CLOCK 
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 F. KROEBER WALNUT KITCHEN CLOCK  With applied chromed decoration at pediment, carved fan crest, turned drops and stylized floral carving, clear tablet. The dial is printed paper over tin with brass surrounds marked with entwined “FK” in circle and “Made in U.S.A.”, brass time & strike spring driven movement with original cut mercury glass and brass pendulum and key, fine printed paper label on back reading in part “Manufactured By/F. Kroeber/No. 9 Courtlandt Street/New York”, 23.4 x 14.5 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.
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COIN-OP TRADE STIMULATOR CLOCK 
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 COIN-OP TRADE STIMULATOR CLOCK  In ebonized wood case with marbleized columns and cast gilt capitals, printed paper dial with brass surrounds, cast brass bezel, unmarked brass time & strike spring driven movement, label on back reading “Patented May 9th, 1905/The Progressive Mfg. Co./Sole Manufacturers/??? Ill.”,  with coin slot at top and side10.25 x 13 x 6.25”. Missing all coin-op mechanism from interior, key & pendulum and one rear bun foot.  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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ANSONIA IRON CASE CLOCK 
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 ANSONIA IRON CASE CLOCK  In original black painted finish with gilt highlights, painted tin dial with stamped and cut-out brass overlay and beaded brass bezel. Brass time & strike spring driven movement marked “Ansonia Clock Co./New York/Patented/June 18th, 1882”, with original pendulum, lacking key, 10.2 x 9.3 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.
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ORMOLU MOUNTED AMERICAN IRON CLOCK 
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 ORMOLU MOUNTED AMERICAN IRON CLOCK  Unknown maker with bronze mounts, including Minerva heads at sides, porcelain dial with open escapement, brass time & strike spring driven movement with original pendulum. Old New York printed label on back, 11 x 14.25 x 6”. Fine, but lacking key; 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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NEW HAVEN INDUS MANTLE CLOCK 
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 NEW HAVEN INDUS MANTLE CLOCK  In walnut case with applied rosettes and geometric carving, fluted door and base, original painted geometric tablet, printed paper over tin dial with nickeled brass surrounds, marked “Made By New Haven Clock Co., New Haven, Conn. U.S.A.”, brass  time & strike brass weight driven movement with original brass weights, pendulum & key, partial printed paper label on back, 24 x 12.5 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.
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ANSONIA AMERICA KITCHEN CLOCK 
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 ANSONIA AMERICA KITCHEN CLOCK  In walnut case with original silver painted tablet with bird and spider web on branch, printed paper over tin dial with open escapement and stamped brass alarm wheel in center, brass time, strike & alarm spring driven movement with original pendulum & key. Back with original printed paper label reading in part “America…Ansonia Clock Company”, 21.5 x 11.75 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.
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TERRY MINIATURE OGEE CLOCK 
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 TERRY MINIATURE OGEE CLOCK  In mahogany with original gilt geometric lower tablet, newer painted tin dial, brass time & strike spring driven 30-hour movement with original pendulum, lacking key, interior printed paper label reading in part “The Terry Clock Co./Waterbury, Conn.”, 18 x 11.75 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. 
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ANSONIA COMPTON IRON MANTLE CLOCK 
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 ANSONIA COMPTON IRON MANTLE CLOCK  In original black enameled finish with cast gilt hounds heads at sides, scroll feet and columns at front. Printed paper over tin dial with ornate brass surrounds marked with “Trade Mark” and “A” in diamond within circle and along bottom margin “Manufactured By The Ansonia Clock Co., New York, United States of American”, beaded brass bezel. Brass time & strike spring driven movement stamped “Ansonia Clock Co./New York”, with original pendulum, lacking key, 10.5 x 17 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.
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WATERBURY ITALIA IRON CASE CLOCK 
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 WATERBURY ITALIA IRON CASE CLOCK  In original enameled finish with fine bronze ormolu mounts and cast brass dial with raised Arabic numerals, engraved scroll work on front and brass bezel. Brass time & strike spring driven movement stamped “Waterbury Clock Co./Waterbury, Conn.” With patent dates, original pendulum & key, printed paper label on rear with directions for operating, 9.75 x 15.2 x 6.4”. 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.
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COIN-OP TRADE STIMULATOR CLOCK 
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 COIN-OP TRADE STIMULATOR CLOCK  In black painted and marbleized wood case with cello marbleized columns and cast gilt capitals and plinths, printed paper over tin dial with stamped brass surrounds, gilt cast French metal scrolled handles at sides and feet. Coin slot at top left and return token slot at right side. This clock has an unmarked brass time & strike spring driven movement , lacking pendulum & key, but it does have the elaborated coin operated mechanism on interior. Made to receive U.S. nickels (5 cent piece) and return a penny sized token. The back has its original lock and key, worn makers label on front, 16.5 x 12 x 7.25”. Missing dropped coin tray, otherwise fine.  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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NEW HAVEN BRENNUS FIGURAL CLOCK 
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 NEW HAVEN BRENNUS FIGURAL CLOCK  Cast French metal in worn bronzed finish, circa 1890 figure of seated Gaulish soldier with sword, ornate plinth with urn to left with clock movement. The enameled porcelain dial with open escapement is marked “New Haven Clock Co.”, all resting on black enameled iron base with scroll lion paw feet. Brass time & strike spring driven movement marked with “New Haven/Trade Mark in circle with 6-pointed star in center, with original pendulum & key, 15.5 x 17 x 7”. As above, otherwise fine.  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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SETH THOMAS RARE AUTO 8-DAY LONG ALARM CLOCK 
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 SETH THOMAS RARE AUTO 8-DAY LONG ALARM CLOCK  In a “Hallie” Adamantine finished wood case with cello columned front with gilt cast capitals, plinths, scroll feet and lion mask handles at sides. The printed paper dial over tin is marked “Seth Thomas/Automatic/Eight Day Long Alarm/Patented Aug. 25, 1908” and has cast silvered alarm set wheel just below the numeral 12. It is also marked along bottom of dial “Manufactured In The United States of America”. There is a brass lever just below the beaded brass bezel and an extra key hole in case front below this lever. The brass time, strike & alarm spring driven movement is marked with “ST in diamond set in circle and “Made In/America”. It has an alarm bell mounted to floor of case and includes original pendulum. Back has partial printed paper label, with directions & “Adamantine…Seth Thomas”, 11 x 16 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.
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ANSONIA IRON CASE CLOCK 
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 ANSONIA IRON CASE CLOCK  Very similar to the London model, but lacking front columns and lion rather than dolphin mask handles with different engraving on front. Printed paper over tin dial with stamped and cut-out brass overlay. Brass time & strike spring driven movement stamped “Ansonia Clock Co./U.S.A./New York” with patent dates, original pendulum, lacking key, 11 x 11.5 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.
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WM. S. JOHNSON GOTHIC MANTLE CLOCK 
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 WM. S. JOHNSON GOTHIC MANTLE CLOCK  In rosewood with fine molding, original painted lower tablet, painted tin dial, brass time & strike spring driven movement with original pendulum. Interior labels that read in part “William S. Johnson’s/Clock Establishment/169 Broadway/No. 1 Courtlandt Street New York” with retailers label reading “John Schmid/Watchmaker and Jeweler/352 Main St. Cincinnati, O.”, 16.5 x 11 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.watches.
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WIZARD COIN-OP TRADE STIMULATOR CLOCK 
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 WIZARD COIN-OP TRADE STIMULATOR CLOCK  In black painted and marbleized wood case with half columns and cast gilt capitals with marbleized plinths, printed paper over tin dial with stamped brass surrounds, cast French metal lion mask handles at sides and winged paw feet. Coin slot at top left and return token slot at right side. This clock has an unmarked brass time & strike spring driven movement , lacking pendulum, but with key, but it does have the elaborated coin operated mechanism on interior, including brass coin drop pan. Made to receive U.S. nickels (5 cent piece) and return a penny sized token. The back has its original lock and key, worn makers label on back reading “Wizard Clock”, 10.5 x 13.5 x 6.75”. Fine.  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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FINE WATERBURY? OAK KITCHEN CLOCK 
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 FINE WATERBURY? OAK KITCHEN CLOCK  With geometric craving and ebonized details, original gilt decorated tablet, painted tin dial with brass surrounds, original cast iron pendulum with thermal plastic inset disc with large entwined “WEN”, brass 8-day time & strike spring driven movement, with key. Unusual brass lever on top of clock, presumably to turn off alarm, 21.25 x 14.3 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.
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SETH THOMAS WALNUT KITCHEN CLOCK 
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 SETH THOMAS WALNUT KITCHEN CLOCK  With applied rosette at crest and geometric carvings, original stylized floral gilt decorated tablet, printed paper over tin dial marked “ST” in diamond and circle and cast brass alarm wheel in center, brass 8-day time, strike & alarm spring driven movement with original cast iron pendulum and key, interior partial printed paper label, cast iron strike gong marked ”S. Thomas Clock Co.”, 21.5 x 14.5 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.
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FINE WALNUT KITCHEN CLOCK 
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 FINE WALNUT KITCHEN CLOCK  With cast bronzed French metal Minerva head in pediment, geometric carvings and fluted flat columns, original gilt tablet with Statue of Liberty, printed paper over tin dial and cast brass alarm wheel in center, brass 8-day time, strike & alarm spring driven movement with original cast bronzed pendulum and key, 23.5 x 14.4 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.
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NEW HAVEN CALENDAR CLOCK 
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 NEW HAVEN CALENDAR CLOCK  In walnut case with geometric carvings and scroll feet, original gilt tablet with birds on branch and potted fern, printed paper over tin dial with brass surround, brass time, strike & date spring driven movement stamped “New Haven Clock Co.” with original brass pendulum with dial and hand, lacking key, 20 x 13 x 3.75”. 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.
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FINE WALNUT KITCHEN CLOCK 
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 FINE WALNUT KITCHEN CLOCK  In walnut case with geometric carvings, original gilt tablet with floral motifs, dark painted tin dial with brass surround and cast brass alarm wheel in center with original pendulum & key, brass 8-day time, strike & alarm spring driven movement, 21.25 x 13.65 x 4.8”. Missing central finials, 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.
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BREWSTER & INGRAHAMS BEEHIVE SHELF CLOCK
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 BREWSTER & INGRAHAMS BEEHIVE SHELF CLOCK Mahogany with etched tablet.  Brass 8-day spring driven movement.  18 1/2' high x 10 1/2" wide x 4" deep.   Small amount of veneer damage.  Pendulum needs to be reattached.  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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SCARCE S. HOADLEY MINIATURE OGEE CLOCK 
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 SCARCE S. HOADLEY MINIATURE OGEE CLOCK  In an unusual mahogany case with the door projecting beyond the rest of the front with original painted lower tablet with large English manor house, painted wood dial with stamped brass alarm wheel in center. The dial has two winding holes, one just above XII and one between VIII & IX. This clock has wooden 30-hour time, strike & alarm movement with original weights, pendulum & key and original printed paper label on interior reading in part “First Quality/Alarm Time-Pieces,/Manufactured By/S. Hoadley/Plymouth, Conn.”, 21 x 12 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.
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NEW HAVEN MINIATURE OGEE CLOCK 
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 NEW HAVEN MINIATURE OGEE CLOCK  In mahogany case with original painted floral lower tablet, painted tin dial, with cast brass alarm wheel in center, brass time, strike & alarm weight driven movement with original weights & pendulum, lacking key. Interior illustrated printed paper label reading in part “New Haven Clock Co./New Haven, Conn. U.S.A.”21 x 12.5 x 4”. Minor retouch on dial, 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.
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HENRY TERRY MINIATURE OGEE CLOCK 
54
 HENRY TERRY MINIATURE OGEE CLOCK  In mahogany case with print in lower tablet, painted tin dial, brass time & strike weight driven movement with original weights, pendulum, & key. Interior illustrated printed paper label reading in part “Henry Terry/Plymouth, Conn.”19.25 x 11 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.
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EARLY KEY WIND 10 1/2" CYLINDER MUSIC BOX
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 EARLY KEY WIND 10 1/2" CYLINDER MUSIC BOX Very clean box with walnut case.  Ex. George Theders Collection.  3 1/2" high x 16" wide x 5 1/2" deep.  Excellent working condition.  
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MERMOD FRERES 3 3/4" CYLINDER MUSIC BOX
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 MERMOD FRERES 3 3/4" CYLINDER MUSIC BOX Fine 6-tune box with grained case.  Ex. George Theders Collection.  5" high x 13 1/2" wide x 7" deep. Excellent refurbished working condition.  
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REUGE 4 1/2" INTERCHANGEABLE CYLINDER MUSIC BOX
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 REUGE 4 1/2" INTERCHANGEABLE CYLINDER MUSIC BOX 5 cylinders with 3-tunes each.  Ex. George Theders Collection.  6" high x 14 1/2" wide x 7" deep.   Excellent working condition.  
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REUGE 4 1/2" DISC MUSIC BOX
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 REUGE 4 1/2" DISC MUSIC BOX 9 discs.  Ex. George Theders Collection.  9" high x 14" wide x 9" deep.   Excellent working condition.  
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LARGE REUGE ROMANCE MUSICAL JEWELRY BOX
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 LARGE REUGE ROMANCE MUSICAL JEWELRY BOX Plays 4 1/2" cylinders.  Ex. George Theders Collection.  5" high x 20 1/2" wide x 9" deep. Excellent working condition.  
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ELECTRIC 4 3/4" DISC MUSIC BOX
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 ELECTRIC 4 3/4" DISC MUSIC BOX Electric with dancing ballerinas.  10 discs.  Inscribed plaque on front.  8 1/2" high x 13 1/2" wide x 7" deep.   Excellent working condition.  
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