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• FORSYTHES ANTIQUES AUCTION •

• FORSYTHES ANTIQUES AUCTION
COLLECTION OF Dr. & Mrs. ALAN LUGER


SUNDAY, MAY 29, 2016 11:00 AM
EASTGATE (CINCINNATI), OHIO


Located at the Holiday Inn, 4501 Eastgate Blvd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45245.  Exit 63A off I-275 to East 32 to Eastgate Blvd.
Forsythes’ Auctions is proud to present the 40 year collection of Dr. and Mrs. Alan Luger of quality antique items. 
We will begin the auction at 11:00 AM with over 40 un-cataloged clocks.

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TITLE DESCRIPTION CONDITION LOW EST HIGH EST
             
71 Philco Neon Clock Philco Neon Clock Cctagonal with reeded aluminium surround, reverse painted glass in black spiral with celo revolving disk behind that has alternating clear and black lines. Dial in yellow with Arabic numerals and "Philco/Famous/for Quality/the World Over" with wheat seedhead above, 18 1/2" diameter x 6 1/2" deep. Decal on reverse reads "Neon Products/Lima, Ohio". Fine working condition, paint circa 95% 400 600
72 Neutrowound Breadboard Radio Neutrowound Breadboard Radio Circa 1926 with six tubes under nickle plated brass caps, steel case with stamped label on right front reading in part "Neutrowound/Super Six…Neutrowound Radio MFG. Co./Chicago U.S.A." in original black finish with six dials on front in black finish with stamped label on fron, mounted on original wood base, 34 x 9 x 5 1/2" high with printed and illustrated instructions on underside of base. Finish circa 98%, all tubes intact and has newer adapter hooked to it, appears to be in working condition. 400 600
73 Dictograph Radio Loud Speaker Dictograph Radio Loud Speaker With fine copper horn, 10 1/2" diameter, mounted on dark green painted wood case with cast iron proximal end of horn, brass electrical wire mounts in rear with nickle label on front reading "Dictograph/Radio/Loud Speaker/Manufactured By/Dictorgraph Products Corporation/New York City, Made In The U.S.A./Patents Pending", 11" long x 10 1/2" wide x 13" high. Fine Condition. 100 200
73A Large Neon Coca-Cola Wall Clock Large Neon Coca-Cola Wall Clock With circular chromed steel housing, and painted steel bevel. Reverse painted cover glass in octagonal pattern at edges of cover with lines of translucent blue and red. Dial with "Ice Cold/Drink/Coca-Cola/Delicous and Refreshing" with figure of Sprite boy peering out from behind a bottle of Coke, just below original yellow hands, 6" deep x 30 1/2" diameter. Fine working condition, paint circa 98%. 400 800
74 Early Counter Top Cigar Lighter Early Counter Top Cigar Lighter Oak case in original varnish finish with nickle plated brass mounts and barrol form oil font, 7 3/4 x 10 x 15 1/2" high. Finish circa 85%, nickle plating circa 65%, else Fine. 300 500
75 Midland Jump Spark Cigar Lighter Midland Jump Spark Cigar Lighter In oak case with original varnish finish and stamped brass label reading "Midland Jump Spark/Cigar Lighter/U.S. Patent/July 20, 1906/Canadian Patent/Dec. 6, 1910/Midland Supply Company/Davenport, Iowa. Minor wear to plating, else Fine. 300 500
76 Singer Featherweight Sewing Machine Singer Featherweight Sewing Machine Model L No. 03595", 7 1/4" square x 16" high. Fine working condition. 100 200
77 Bawo & Dotter Tall Case Clock Bawo & Dotter Tall Case Clock With fine gilt & silvered brass dial with raised cut-out floral scroll work, marked with 5 pedal flower above, with Arabic numerals ans painted phase of the moon dial above, weight driven time, strike and chiming with 5 tubes. Mahogany case with broken arch pediment with rosettes terminals, tombstone dial door, flanked by full turned columns, waste with beveled glass door and sides and full turned columns, base with cove molding, raised panels and lion paw feet, in origina varnish finish, 24 x 17 x 93" high. Dial has a retailers label of "Linz Bros., Dallas, Tx.", operators of a high end jewelry store in Dallas in the late 19th & early 20th centuries. Missing hands, & weights, finish very good. 800 1500
78 Herschedes Grandfather Clock Herschedes Grandfather Clock Circa 1970-80 with brass dial with raised Arabic numerals, brass time, strike & chiming weight driven movement with 9 tubes with Westminster, Canterbury & Wittington chimes with original brass pendulum and weights. In fine burled walnut case with broken arch pediment, 25" wide x 87 1/2" high. Fine Condition. 1000 2000
79 Bawo & Dotter Tall Case Clock Bawo & Dotter Tall Case Clock With brass arch top dial with raised Arabic numerals phase of the moon above, weight driven time, strike and chiming movement with nine tubes, playing Westminster chimes, original pendulum, dial marked with retailers name of "Edward M. Kettig, 1909". Mahogany case with peaked pediment, full turned columns and lion paw feet, 30" wide x 102" high. Very Good Condition. 2500 4500
79A Waltham Grandfather Clock Waltham Grandfather Clock With brass dial with raised Roman numerals, with attached plate reading "Waltham Clock Co." with phase of the moon above, brass 8-day time, strike & chiming nine tube movement with original pendulum, playing Westminster, Wittington & St. Michaels chimes. In fine mahogany case with domed pediment, full turned columns and block feet, original varnish finish, 27" wide x 93" high. Fine Condition. 1500 2500
80 Waterbury Standing Jewelers Regulator No. 8 Clock Waterbury Standing Jewelers Regulator No. 8 Clock With eneameled porcelain dial with Roman numerals, brass time only weight driven movement with original large ornate harp form brass pendulum, In oak case in original varnish finish and glass tablet with period gilt inscription reading "Presented By/Olive Branch Lodge No. 13/D. Of R.I.O.O.F./Kansas City Mo./Dec. 18th 1901", and second inscription along bottom of tablet "Margolis & Metzger/Jewelers St., K.C. Mo.", 102" high. Fine Condition. 5000 10,000
81 Eli Terry & Sons Pillar & Scroll Clock Eli Terry & Sons Pillar & Scroll Clock In mahogany case with original weight driven wooden works, painted wood dial with basket of flowers and Arabic numerals, original tablet with polychrome and gilt painted country estate scene, original printed paper label on interior reading in part "Patent Clocks/Invented By/Eli Terry/Made and Sold At Plymouth, Connecticut./By/E. Terry & Sons"17 1/4 x 4 1/2 x 31" high. Replaced brass finials, considerable loss to paint on tablet and minor loss to dial, missing weights, pendulum & key. 300 500
82 Seth Thomas Pillar & Scroll Clock Seth Thomas Pillar & Scroll Clock Original gilt and black and white painted wood dial with Arabic numerals,weight driven wooden works with original pendulum & keys, printed label on inside. Case in mahogany with original brass finials, full turned columns and replaced cut-out bracket feet, original worn tablet, 17 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 33" high. As above, some loss to dial and refinished. 300 400
83 Rare Early Queen Anne Bracket Clock Case Rare Early Queen Anne Bracket Clock Case English, circa 1700-30, appears to be rosewood and mahogany with satinwood string inlay, cove molded pediment with unusual finial, scalloped apron and bandy cabriole legs with hoof feet, enameled copper dial with Roman numerals, pine secondary wood, 8 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 16 1/2" high. As above, no works, chips to eamel and one small piece of molding missing, still a very rare form. 200 300
84 Lancaster County Pa. Tall Case Clock Lancaster County Pa. Tall Case Clock With mahogany veneered front, cherry sides and curly maple on waste door and band just below upper cove molding of waste. Broken arch pediment with carved rosette ternimals, three turned finials, full turned columns front and back on hood,waste with quarter columns with lamps tongue terminals, door with tombstone at top and bottom, on four turned feet in cleaned original finish, poplar secondary wood, 22 x 12 1/2 x 103 1/2" high. Movements with steel dial that has been expertly repainted and is an English bell strike with phase of the moon dial above and calendar dial below center hands, original weights and pendulum. There is a period pencil inscription on the top rear panel behind clock movement. As above, else Fine. 2000 4000
85 Rare E. Howard & Co. No. 22 Astronomical Standing Regulator Clock Rare E. Howard & Co. No. 22 Astronomical Standing Regulator Clock Walnut in original varnish finish with 16" diameter reverse painted glass dial marked "E. Howard & Co. Makers Boston" with Arabic numerals on minute chapter ring, hours chapter ring above with Roman numerals and second hand dial below with open escapement, brass time & strike 8-day weight driven movement with original four tube mercury pendulum. Longcase in walnut in Gothic style, 8'7" high. Reference Tran Duy Ly Longcase Clocks and Standing Regulators Part 1, 1994, Arlington Book Co., Fairfax Virginia, pg 276 #658.  This clock was purchased privatelhy from the jeweler in the early 1970's, and is being offered to the market for the first time.  E. Howard & Company has an outstanding reputation for making the highest quality standing Astronomical Regulators in the world.  The Howard Astronomical Regulator was a particularly accurate timepiece designed exclusively for keeping time and was recommended for watch makers shops, observatories and railroad depots. Very slight touch up to dial at margins, else Fine. 80,000 100,000
86 Ansonia Jumper Clock Ansonia Jumper Clock With printed paper dial marked "Patented Dec. 14th/Ansonia Clock Co. Manufactued New York, U.S.A." in miniature street clock style in brass case  with girl in swing, 5" diameter base x 15 1/2" high with brass time only spring driven movement. Figure and back replaced. 200 300
87 Aladdin Yellow Vertique Oil Lamp Aladdin Yellow Vertique Oil Lamp Pressed glass with marked original nickle plated brass burner and clear glass chimney, 6 1/2" diameter at base x 24 1/2" high. Fine Condition. 200 300
88 Blue Opalescent Daisy & Fern Oil Lamp Blue Opalescent Daisy & Fern Oil Lamp With milk glass base and period brass burner with chimney, 18 1/2" high. Fine Condition. 100 200
89 Opalescent Coin-Spot Oil Lamp Opalescent Coin-Spot Oil Lamp On amber pattern glass base with period brass burner and chimney, 18 1/2" high. Fine Condition. 50 100
90 Spatter Glass Oil Lamp Spatter Glass Oil Lamp With light amber font in spiral ribbed pattern with opal colored spatters on a patterned black amythist glass base with period brass burner and chimney, 17 1/2" high. Fine Condition. 100 150
91 Blue Opalescent Coin-Spot Oil Lamp Blue Opalescent Coin-Spot Oil Lamp On a clear pattern glass base with period brass burner and chimney, 18" high. Fine Condition. 100 200
92 Single Student Oil Lamp Single Student Oil Lamp Original nickel plating. Newer shade. 22"HX12"W Fine condition. 100 200
93 Single Student Oil Lamp Single Student Oil Lamp Original nickel plating. Possibly original shade. 20 1/2"hx10"w Large chip to fitter edge of shade. 100 200
94 19th Century Brass Double Student Lamp 19th Century Brass Double Student Lamp Old milk glass shades. Has been electrified. 19" h. x 22" w.  Fitter chips to shades. 100 200
95 19th Century Brass Double Student Lamp 19th Century Brass Double Student Lamp Older milk glass shades. Marked E & M Co. on the thumbwheel. Has been electrified. A couple of minor dents to top of tank. 150 250
96 Brass Student Oil Lamp Brass Student Oil Lamp A desk lamp with cylinder form font, set atop a column with stepped circular base and milk glass shade, 16 1/2" high. Lacking chimney, else Fine. 100 200
97 Brass Student Oil Lamp Brass Student Oil Lamp A desk lamp with cylinder form font, marked "Pat.Oct 28 79" with original brass burner and period chimney on weighted circular base, 17 1/4" high. Fine Condition. 100 200
98 Blue Opalescent Coin-Spot Oil Lamp Blue Opalescent Coin-Spot Oil Lamp On fluted milk glass base with brass collar mount, older burner & chimney, 22" high. Fine Condition. 100 200
99 Opalescent Coin-Spot Oil Lamp Opalescent Coin-Spot Oil Lamp With clear pattern glass base and newer burner, 10" high. Fine Condition. 50 100
100 Two Pattern Glass Oil Lamps Two Pattern Glass Oil Lamps Both in differing shades of green, including a most unusual lamp with oval panels on font, each with a different woman from American history, including Dolly Madison, Pocahontas, Hester Prynne and one other, lacking burner, 10 1/2" high; and beaded heart pattern with period burner12" high. Both Fine Condition. 50 100
101 Two Pattern Glass Oil Lamps Two Pattern Glass Oil Lamps Both in slightly differing shades of emerald green including a finger lamp with period burner and newer chimney, 11" high; and Loop pattern with period burner & chimney, 17 1/4" high. Both Fine Condition. 50 100
102 Saphire Blue Pattern Glass Oil Lamp Saphire Blue Pattern Glass Oil Lamp With brass burner collar and oil cap, 6 1/2" diameter x 8 1/2" high. Fine Condition. 50 100
102A Blue Opalescent Daisy & Fern Oil Lamp Blue Opalescent Daisy & Fern Oil Lamp With patternmilk  glass base, older burner & chimney, 17 1/2" high. Fine Condition. 100 200
103 Two Pattern Glass Finger Lamps Two Pattern Glass Finger Lamps Both clear, one footed with period burner, 7" high; and 2nd Broken cable? Pattern with period brass burner and Chimney, 11" high. Both Fine. 50 100
104 Hobbs Red Opalescent Finger Lamp Hobbs Red Opalescent Finger Lamp With applied clear "C" form handle, period burner, 4 1/2" high. Fine Condition. 200 300
105 Blue Spatter Glass Finger Lamp Blue Spatter Glass Finger Lamp With matching applied "C" form handle, period burner & chimney, 9" high. Fine Condition. 100 200
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