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ANTIQUE CLOCKS
 FRANK GROSSO ANTIQUE CLOCKS

Frank Grosso
National Assn. Watch & Clock Collectors
#45169

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UPDATED JULY 19, 2007

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ANSONIA CLOCK CO. "GENERAL"

This is one of the great clocks made by the Ansonia Company during the heyday of American clock making in the 1800's. The clock was designed to provide a beautiful, large clock with an exceptionally large dial and precision time keeping. The case is 68 inches long with an 18 inch dial. The black walnut case retains the original finish and all original case parts. The dial is fabulous, untouched, beautifully aged and signed. All three hands are original and counterbalanced. The signed movement runs for eight days and is powered by two brass weights. The clock keeps excellent time. The pewter beatscale identifies the clock as made by the Ansonia Clock Co. This is an impressive clock by any measure. $5500.
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ITHACA CALENDAR CLOCK CO. "CHRONOMETER"

This clock came from the same collection as the Index. Both are in exceptional condition. The Chronometer is a very attractive model with amazing detail in the carving and trim. The clock is 100% original. The time and strike movement is signed and runs for eight days on a winding. The perpetual calendar compensates for the number of days in each month and for leap year. The pendulum bob is very ornate as is the gold leaf decoations. Both dials are original and in very nice condition with original hands. This is simply a fabulous clock. The mahogany case is 33 inches tall, 16 inches wide and has beautiful rich color and a fine finish. Ref. Tran Duy Ly, "Calendar Clocks" page 147, plate #364. $2950.
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BAIRD CLOCK CO. PLATTSBURG, NY. (C. 1890)

In the heyday of American clock making and interesting marketing approach emerged. Clocks were used for advertising since in many cases a clock was the focus of attention in many business locations. The most unique and decorative of all the advertising clocks are those made by the Baird Clock Co. While Baird clocks are seen on the market, the perfect example is almost impossible to find due to the fact that these clocks were in busy locations and they were used to advertise. This is the BEST Baird we have seen. It is virtually flawless, 100% original and in untouched condition. The paint is bright with a fine finish and the dial is original and signed. This super nice example is in good running order and runs for 8 days. The movement is also signed Baird Clock Co. $2000.
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SETH THOMAS REGULATOR NO.3.

The Regulator No.3 was originally designed by Seth Thomas for the railroads. As such the clock was made with a large 14 inch dial and a robust, accurate movement that collectors today prize. This is one of the finest weight driven wall clocks made and in beautiful condition. Rosewood is one of the most decorative of all woods and complements the nickel accents well. The metal dial surround, knurled weight and damaskened pendulum bob are nickel. The largest trapazoidal movement is in fine running order, cleaned and oiled and ready to run for another 100 years. The original dial is in amazing condition with the original three hands. There are several pictures of every part of the clock. Ref. Tran Duy Ly, "Seth Thomas Clocks and Movements, Volume I pages279-281, plates #871, #872, #873,#874, #875, #876,#877, #879. $3650.
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HOWARD CLOCK CO. CUSTOM MADE REGULATOR

We have been collecting Howard clocks for more than 30 years and it is always exciting to find one that was made to order. Although most Howard clocks were made to order, except for the #5 and #70 and others that were sold in large quantities, few were made to order using the customer's required design and case size. We have been fortunate to have several of these unique pieces over the years. The black walnut case is 50 inches long and 14 inches wide with a 10 inch dial. Everything on the clock is 100% original except for the repainted glass which is exactly as the original. All else is as it was when it left the Howard factory. The signed movement is driven by the original cast weight and keeps perfect time. The gold gilt pendulum rod and damaskened bob are in wonderful condition as is the original weight board and tie down. The dial is super nice with fancy script signature. A rare clock for the advanced collector. $20500.
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L.F. & W.W. CARTER REGULATOR NO.2

L.F & W.W. Carter Double Dial 8-Day Weight Driven Calendar Wall clock No. 2. B.B. Lewis Patent. Perpetual Calendar, compensates the number of days in each month and for leap year. Circa. 1865. The Carter Clock Co. was only in business for six years, from 1862 -1868. Today their elegant and functional timepieces are prized by collectors. Much more common in the spring version, this is the much harder to find and more desirable double weight driven model. This clock is 100% original and near mint with no apologies. Everything works prefectly. The high quality movement has been recently serviced. It keeps accurate time and date. The beautifully grained rosewood case retains what looks to be its original finish and the hand-painted graining is still visible on the bezels. Dial retains its original paint in remarkable condition. Movement has Solid Plates, Retaining Power, Steel-pivoted rolling pinion. Height 31 inches with a 12 inch time dial and 8 inch calendar dial. An outstanding Victorian era calendar clock. $1950
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HOWARD CUSTOM WATCHMAN REGULATOR

During the 1800's the Howard Clock Co. was the most prestigious of all and known for making the best clocks.Howard clocks were expensive due to the quality and craftsmanship. Today, Howard clocks are the most highly prized. This is one of the rare Howard clocks, a watchman clock made to be displayed in a prominent place. The case is very much like the Howard #39 with a finely carved top and bottom. The black walnut case is 63 inches long. The clock is 100% original and in excellent condition. The brass disc at the bottom is ringed with pins that are pushed in by pushing on the lever on the side of the case. The pins are pushed back out by a cast iron piece behind the dial at the end of the day, a unique and efficient and simple mechanism that demonstrates the ingenuity of the Howard designers. The case retains the original finish and deep, rich patina. Untouched, all original Howard clocks are extrememly hard to find especially such a unique piece as this. In all the years we have purchased Howard clocks this is by far the best watchman clock we have seen. Please call or email for price.
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SETH THOMAS CLOCK CO. REGULATOR NO.2

Seth Thomas was arguably the most successful American clock company. Many of their clock models were made over a very long period of time due to the popularity of the models, none more popular than the Regulator No.2. The eight day, weight driven movement is the trapezoidal style. The movement is signed, in good running order and keeps good time. As nice a No.2 as any collector could want, all original, great case, original dial in excellent condition, good label and sharp looking. This is as close to the perfect example as you will find. The clock is untouched, retains the original finish with a wonderful patina and has a great look. $1850.
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