An antique 19th century stone mounted 9K watch fob, now a necklace, about 1 1/4" high. The rotating gold mounted stones, not engraved, alternate between a dark and light brown on each side, all mounted in a filigree yoked frame.
A Federal banjo timepiece of New England origins. This features the original reverse painted tablet showing the Patriotic spread eagle against a bright yellow background. Weight driven and no clue as to the maker, although we estimate it dates to the first half of the 1800s. Replaced finial, and about 33" in height.
A rosewood or mahogany veneer "arch top" model, one of Seth Thomas' more expensive domestic mantel clocks and one of the most popular collected models made. Dates about 1875, and features a "Lyre" type movement running eight days and striking on a coiled gong. Some veneer imperfections. 15 1/2" high
A oak or chestnut veneer "Arch Top" model by Seth Thomas dating about One of Seth Thomas' most expensive mantel clocks, costing $7.50 when originally made in the 1870s. Seems like little, but at that time most shelf clocks cost about $2.00 and change. Certainly one of the most popular collected models made, probably due to their beauty of the case and its high quality. This features a "Lyre" type movement running eight days and striking on a coiled gong. Restored dial an ...click for details
A desk or small mantel clock 5" X 13" X 3" in a variegated green marble case with inset glazed polychrome tiles flanking a stylish Roman Numerated silvered dialed clock. The clockworks include a jeweled lever platform French made clock dating ca 1900-1930.
A ladies pendant watch in a gold filled hunting case, 38mm in diameter. The watch comes with a fitted presentation box and was made about 1894. The watch is not running, although a visual examination shows the escapement and parts all seem intact. Since the hands are a little rusty and the rust does not seem to have gone further than the dial,it may only need a cleaning and oiling to run.
A New England banjo timepiece from the early 19th century. These patriotic timepieces were mostly a product of post 1812, commemorating our rising interest in patriotic themes. This is an authentic example but has restorations. It is in running order and would be handsome and useful hanging in almost any decor where Early Americana is the theme.RL*
A rare and important carved lyre banjo clock signed Aaron Willard. The first lyre banjo clocks were probably made in the 1810s as a evolutionary development of Simon Willard's patented banjo timepiece of 1802. The style more closely reflects the tastes of the Empire or Classic period. Aaron Willard, Simon Willard's brother had a prolific business in the trade of all kinds of clocks which, in 1823, he established a "factory" in Roxbury, just outside of Boston. This lyre clock is ...click for details
A decorative rosewood veneer and satinwood inlay tea caddy. The original side handles are pressed brass, and inside lining the lid appears to be original felt lining. Measures 8 1/2" Wide X 5" Deep X 6 1/4" Tall. RL*
An oval form English Georgian Mahogany serving tray, 23" X 16". This tray, using thin, choice San Domingo mahogany, is likely 18th century. The border is an undulating fence. There were never any handles on this tray. Repair on fence for about 1". RL*
