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Gordon S. Converse and Co.

Catalogue: Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Timepieces: Clocks (5)

American Empire clock Catalogue: Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Timepieces: Clocks: Pre 1837 VR item# 1018232 (stock# 2716)
click for details		Gordon S. Converse and Co. 610.722.9004 $700.00
An American shelf clock labeled "Mitchell & Atkins" of Bristol, Ct., dating about 1830-1840. Has original wooden clockworks, but weights are lacking. The reverse painting, like most of this era, was scraped off except for the border, and now replaced by the glued-in print you see. An interesting case, with a carved gilt eagle crest, finials and paw feet. All-in-all a desirable case with original clockworks whose reverse painting needs restoration. Call for more details and informa ...click for details

Shelf clock "Arch Top" model by Seth Thomas Catalogue: Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Timepieces: Clocks: Pre 1900 item# 773648 (stock# 8208)
click for details		Gordon S. Converse and Co. 610.722.9004 $900.00
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"Arch Top" model by Seth Thomas dating about One of Seth Thomas' most expensive mantel clocks, costing $7.50 when originally made in the 1870s.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

Forcot's Patented "Cupid on a Swing" portico clock Catalogue: Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Timepieces: Clocks: Pre 1900 item# 714254 (stock# 7546)
click for details		Gordon S. Converse and Co. 610.722.9004 $7,500.00
An unusually large French made portico clock; and the largest we have seen with the novel swing pendulum device that was patented by Forcot of Paris in 1862. When running the cupid pendulum swings to and fro- as if really swinging on a swing- instead or sideways. The ormolu mounts are of very good to best quality castings, and have not been removed to be cleaned or re plated- they don't seem to need it since the original surface can be appreciated despite the accumulation of some discolorati ...click for details

New England banjo timepiece Catalogue: Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Timepieces: Clocks: Pre 1837 VR item# 714179 (stock# 7452)
click for details		Gordon S. Converse and Co. 610.722.9004 $3,800.00
A late Federal era New England banjo timepiece. This may date about 1820. The solid mahogany case features cross grain cut half round molding enclosing the reverse painted glasses. The glasses were with the clock when purchased, and although they are both complete restorations, speak for themselves as one of the best true-to-form examples you will see. The clock has been cleaned and put into good running order and the brasses cleaned up, but not polished bright. A great looking early 19th centur ...click for details

Roxbury or New England style tall clock Catalogue: Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Timepieces: Clocks: Pre 1920 item# 713842 (stock# 6451)
click for details		Gordon S. Converse and Co. 610.722.9004 $5,800.00
A clock in the Roxbury, or Boston, style, with a crested hood, broke arch dial (featuring the moving moon device), and quarter columns in the waist. The hand painted dial has a calendar and seconds hand and a clockworks striking the hours and half hours on a gong. Dates to type early 1900s.

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