THIS IS A PARTIAL CATALOG as of 03/23/2021, subject to revision.
The full catalog will be published in early April.
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, we will not be able to have live bidders in attendance.
We will accept live online bidding and pre-arranged telephone bids.
Click on a category in the Category List below to see what we have completed so far. (Newly added items are clearly marked.)
DESCRIPTION:
SEE SPECIAL SHIPPING NOTE at end of description. Clock - Charles Warner/ Ansonia electric time and strike tower clock, painted cast iron movement and stand with black pinstriping, tower clock measures when assembled approximately 66 inches tall from bottom of cast iron base to the highest point of the clock x 31.5 inches at widest point x 19 inches deep at widest point, clock weighs in excess of 200 pounds. Included with this clock are several original antique electric motors from the turn of the century with original brass brushes (note these run on 9V DC), also included is various other material to help put it back into operating condition. This particular clock was taken from the clock tower of the Fairfield County Courthouse in Bridgeport, Connecticut and it comes with its entire life story, including pictures of it installed in its original home as well as diagrams and patents and ample correspondence regarding it. PLEASE NOTE the last two photos are not included with the lot and were obtained from Wikipedia Images. NOTE: No in-house shipping available. Arranging shipping of this property is the responsibility of the buyer. Buyer may work with any independent shipper or Jones & Horan can recommend one. Buyer will need to complete the Authorized Release Form found on Jones & Horan's website. Property will remain at Jones & Horan until picked up by the buyer or someone authorized by the buyer.
CONDITION:
Clock appears to be complete with everything necessary to be put back into serviceable condition, no further condition report available, please review all pictures carefully or view the clock in person before bidding. Please see description regarding shipping of this lot.
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4000
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DESCRIPTION:
SEE SPECIAL SHIPPING NOTE at end of description. Clock - Gaston Guignan, 136 Cours St, Jean 136 Bordeaux, French pinwheel time and strike tower clock, weight driven, green painted cast iron frame with brass highlights, mahogany stand is later and did not originally come with this clock, tower clock measures 58 inches tall from bottom of mahogany base to the highest point of the clock x 41 inches wide x 23 inches deep, clock weighs in excess of 200 pounds. Truly an exquisite piece for the clock collector or real estate developer who wants to add a wonderful tower clock to either their home or public building. NOTE: No in-house shipping available. Arranging shipping of this property is the responsibility of the buyer. Buyer may work with any independent shipper or Jones & Horan can recommend one. Buyer will need to complete the Authorized Release Form found on Jones & Horan's website. Property will remain at Jones & Horan until picked up by the buyer or someone authorized by the buyer.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Runs and stops, clock will require a complete overhaul before it can be used with any regularity, rough weld repair on the winding crank for the strike mechanism, the repair is solid and should just need grinding to look flush and correct, no further condition report available, please review all pictures carefully or view the clock in person before bidding. Please see description regarding shipping of this lot.
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$3000
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DESCRIPTION:
Clock - LeCoultre 8-day mantle clock, gold-plated brass case with curved wire base and swiveling center, gold starburst dial appears floating in the center, lever escapement, no s# present, measures 8.5 inches x 8.25 inches, a truly lovely clock for the person who wants to wake up to a sun of sorts. Includes the original blue LeCoultre box.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, nearly flawless movement condition overall, no oxide; flawless dial with light dust on the inside of the glass that could be cleaned; excellent black painted hands; case shows hardly any wear, no dents or dings; excellent glass crystals. Box shows little wear, light discoloration on top.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
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SEE SPECIAL SHIPPING NOTE at end of description. Clock - Stillman, Allen & Co, New York by Gosselin & Riddle, unusual time only ship's clock with swing out dial and movement set within a black painted solid iron case with a bronze bezel and granite base, gilt brass dial with engraved Roman numerals inset with black paint, case measures 12 inches at widest point of base x 12 inches tall from base to highest point x 6.5 inches deep, dial measures 8 inches, clock with an approximate gross weight of 30 pounds. This is quite the curious clock as no information could be found on the maker; however Stillman, Allen & Co, also known as the Novelty Iron Works, was an iron foundry that specialized in boilers for steam ships and other maritime related material, far from your typical clockmaker or jeweler. NOTE: No in-house shipping available. Arranging shipping of this property is the responsibility of the buyer. Buyer may work with any independent shipper or Jones & Horan can recommend one. Buyer will need to complete the Authorized Release Form found on Jones & Horan's website. Property will remain at Jones & Horan until picked up by the buyer or someone authorized by the buyer.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Runs and stops, recommend a watchmaker's overhaul before regular use, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, brass movement with protective slides to keep dust and undesirable things out; excellent dial with light surface scratches and tarnish typical of a clock of this era; excellent pierced hands; case shows light wear, light paint loss on the iron case in several areas, good glass. Please see description regarding shipping of this lot.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
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DESCRIPTION:
Clock - LeCoultre skeleton clock, gold-plated brass case with inner gilt brass bezel, clear glass front with tinted brown glass backing, inline movement 16J, s#444, clock measures 6.5 inches x 6.5 inches, truly a lovely and unique clock for the bedside table or a mantle. Includes the original fitted box and paperwork.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running however appears sluggish, recommend a watchmaker's overhaul, flawless cosmetic mvt condition overall; mint clear glass dial; mint hands; case shows hardly any wear, almost no wear to finish, very light spotting to the base, excellent glasses. Box shows very little wear overall, light staining to top.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$900
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DESCRIPTION:
Clock - Mathey Tissot full calendar 8-day table clock with weather station, manual wind, gilt brass case in the style of a ship's wheel that spins freely with inset pieces for time, day-date-month, thermometer, barometer and hygrometer, engraved presentation on base reads "To Captain Joe, From The Hour Of Charm 1941," original white dials, time portion with applied gold Arabic numerals, clock measures approximately 7 inches from point to point and 7.25 inches from base to top, s# 370. An impressive and highly unusual piece for the intrepid sailor or person who enjoys nautical material.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, very little oxide; excellent dials, some with more surface spotting than others; excellent hands; unpolished case shows light wear, gilt case worn to brass in many areas, no dents or dings; good plastic crystals.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$600
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DESCRIPTION:
Clock - Cartier Desk clock, quartz, silver and gold-plated case with graduated ribbed design and screwed back case, original white dial with black Roman numeral hour markers, date aperture at 6, 0J, measures approximately 5.5 inches x 3.25 inches x 2.5 inches tall, s#753106608. An impressive little clock sure to liven up any desk, shelf or end table with a little class the likes of which only Cartier could provide. Includes its original red Cartier presentation box.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, tested with a fresh battery however no battery is included, takes the highly unusual LR50, nearly mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, no oxide; flawless dial; mint hands; unpolished case shows little wear, light surface tarnish to finish around the corners of the base, no dents or dings; good plastic crystal. Box shows hardly any wear.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$600
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