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FORSYTHES' LARGE ANTIQUES ESTATES AUCTION •

FORSYTHES' LARGE ANTIQUES ESTATES AUCTION •
LABOR DAY SEPTEMBER 2, 2013 -11:00 A.M
CINCINNATI, OHIO

Located at the Eastgate Holiday Inn 4501 Eastgate Blvd.

Featuring the 50 year collection of clocks & music boxes of the late Richard Vallee and music boxes & fine antiques from the estate of Frank Lienesch.



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   Pages 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 7 . 8 . 9 . 10 . 11   Lot # 61 - 90
LOT#
   
TITLE DESCRIPTION   LOW EST HIGH EST
             
REUGE ROMANCE  4 1/2" CYLINDER MUSIC BOX
61
REUGE ROMANCE  4 1/2" CYLINDER MUSIC BOX Ex. George Theders Collection.  3" high x 9 1/2" wide x 6" deep.   Excellent working condition.  
100
200
REUGE 4 1/2" CYLINDER MUSIC BOX
62
REUGE 4 1/2" CYLINDER MUSIC BOX Manufactured by Kohaut & Co.  6 1/4" high x 9 1/2" wide x 3" deep.   Nice working condition. 
50
100
CHAUNCEY JEROME OGEE CLOCK 
63
CHAUNCEY JEROME OGEE CLOCK  Mahogany and cherry case with original painted lower tablet with large public building, embossed & painted tin dial with brass time & strike weight driven movement with original weights & pendulum. Fine printed paper label on interior reading in part “Chauncey Jerome, New Haven, Conn.”, 21.5 x 13 x 4.7”. Fine; currently running.   Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
100
200
J.J. BEALS & CO. OGEE CLOCK 
64
J.J. BEALS & CO. OGEE CLOCK  In mahogany case with two geometric painted lower tablet, painted wood dial with open escapement, signed “J.J. Beals & Co./Boston”, brass time & strike weight driven movement with original weights, pendulum, lacking  key, fine illustrated printed label on interior reading in part “J.J. Beals & Co./Clock Establishment/At the Sign of the large Dials/Junction of Blackstone and Union streets, Haymarket Square, Boston”, with wonderful illustration of the building with two large trade signs on building, 26 x 15.5 x 4.25”. Fine; currently running.   Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
200
300
SETH THOMAS SHELF CLOCK   
65
SETH THOMAS SHELF CLOCK    In rosewood with original gilt painted squirrel with nut in lower tablet, paper over original painted tin dial with stamped brass alarm wheel in center, brass time, strike & alarm spring driven movement with original pendulum, lacking key, with interior printed paper label reading in part “Seth Thomas/Thomaston, Conn.”, 16.5 x 11 x 4”. Fine; currently running. Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
100
200
SCARCE CHAUNCEY JEROME SHELF CLOCK 
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SCARCE CHAUNCEY JEROME SHELF CLOCK  In mahogany with flat columns, original painted lower tablet with “View of Liverpool”, painted wood dial marked “C. Jerome/New Haven, Conn./U.S.A.” with brass 8-day time & strike cable driven movement with brass cables attached to apple wood spools attached to coiled springs mounted in lower part of case with original brass pendulum, lacking key. Interior with fine illustrated printed paper label reading in part “Patent 8-Day Brass”, 23.3 x 14.75 x 4.5”. Condition: minor veneer chips, ptherwise fine.  Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
250
400
HIRAM WELTON MINIATURE OGEE CLOCK 
67
HIRAM WELTON MINIATURE OGEE CLOCK  In mahogany case with original mirrored lower tablet, painted tin dial, with cast brass alarm wheel in center, brass time, strike & alarm weight driven movement with original weights & pendulum, lacking key. Interior illustrated printed paper label reading in part “S.B. Terry/Alarm Timepiece/Movement/Made By/Hiram Welton”, 18.75  x 10.5 x 3.25”. Minor retouch on dial, else Fine; currently running.  Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
150
200
HENRY TERRY MINIATURE OGEE CLOCK 
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HENRY TERRY MINIATURE OGEE CLOCK  In mahogany case with newer painted lower tablet, painted tin dial, brass time & strike weight driven movement with original weights,& pendulum, & key. Interior partial printed paper label reading in part “Y Terr/th, Conn.”, 19.75 x 11.25 x 4”. As above & minor veneer chips, else Fine; currently running. Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
150
200
REGINA 15 1/2" DISC MUSIC BOX W/STAND
69
REGINA 15 1/2" DISC MUSIC BOX W/STAND Single comb with nice mahogany case.  Also two door mahogany cabinet with pull  out divided interior.  22 discs included.  Music Box - 12" high x 21" wide x 18 1/2" deep.  Stand - 31" high x 24" wide x 24" deep.   Fine working condition.
1500
2500
THE GEM ROLLER ORGAN
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THE GEM ROLLER ORGAN Original stenciling 10 cobs. Nice working condition. 
100
200
LARGE THORENS DISC MUSIC BOX
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LARGE THORENS DISC MUSIC BOX Embossed brass case.  Fifty 4 1/2" discs.  6" high x 17" wide x 6" deep.   Fine working condition.
100
200
GATELY AUTOMATIC ROLLER ORGAN
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GATELY AUTOMATIC ROLLER ORGAN Nice original condition.  Working order.  10" high x 12 1/2" wide x 12 1/4" deep.   Nice original condition.  Working order.  
150
250
BRITANNIA 9" DISC MUSIC BOX
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BRITANNIA 9" DISC MUSIC BOX Single comb with beautiful fan inlaid case.  Nice sounding box! One disc.  Original key.  8" high x 17 1/2" wide x 10" 1/2".   Fine working condition.
400
600
SINGING BIRD IN CAGE AUTOMATON
74
SINGING BIRD IN CAGE AUTOMATON Older version with windup mechanism.  10 1/2" high, 6" diameter.   Working order. 
200
400
UNUSUAL IMPERATOR MUSICAL CHRISTMAS TREE STAND
75
UNUSUAL IMPERATOR MUSICAL CHRISTMAS TREE STAND Scarce holder that plays 5 3/4" discs.  Most of these are cylinder players and rarely do you see one that plays discs.  22 discs.  17" diameter. 
200
400
WALNUT ROLLER ORGAN
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WALNUT ROLLER ORGAN Plays paper rolls.  10" high x 12" wide x 9" deep.  Working condition.
100
200
SWISS 11" CYLINDER MUSIC BOX
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SWISS 11" CYLINDER MUSIC BOX Beautiful bird inlaid lid with other line inlay.  19 1/2" wide x 6" high x 8 1/2" deep.   Fine working condition.
500
800
SWISS 13" CYLINDER MUSIC BOX
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SWISS 13" CYLINDER MUSIC BOX Rosewood case with basket of flowers inlaid lid.  25" wide x 8 1/2" deep x 7" high.  Working condition.   A couple of veneer chips to case.
500
1000
10 3/4" DISC MUSIC BOX
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10 3/4" DISC MUSIC BOX Refurbished music box with duplex combs and 14 symphonion discs.  9" high x 14" wide x 14" deep. Working condition.
500
800
FINE WELCH SHELF CLOCK 
80
FINE WELCH SHELF CLOCK  With rosewood case and ebonized cherry turnings, broken arch top and stepped ogee base, original printed paper over tin dial with brass surrounds, brass time & strike spring driven movement, original pendulum & key, missing minute hand, 17 x 13 x 6.15”. As above and missing central top finial, else Fine.   Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
150
250
HERSCHEDE TAMBOUR CLOCK 
81
HERSCHEDE TAMBOUR CLOCK  In mahogany case with acanthus leaf carving, silvered dial with raised brass Arabic numerals marked “Herschede”, brass time & strike 8-day spring driven movement stamped “Herschede/Cincinnati” with crown above, key is also stamped “Herschede” with original pendulum and label on rear door, 10 x 18.5 x 5.75”. Fine; currently running.  Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
100
200
HERSCHEDE TAMBOUR CLOCK 
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HERSCHEDE TAMBOUR CLOCK  In mahogany case with silvered dial marked “Herschede”, brass time & strike 8-day spring driven movement stamped “Herschede/Cincinnati” with crown above, lacking key with original pendulum and brass label on rear door, 8.8 x 17.5 x 5.5”. Fine; currently running.   Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
100
200
HERSCHEDE DOMED MANTLE CLOCK
83
HERSCHEDE DOMED MANTLE CLOCK In mahogany case with silvered dial with marked “Herschede”, brass time & strike 8-day spring driven movement stamped “Herschede/Cincinnati” with crown above, with original pendulum and label on rear door, 10.75 x 8.5 x 5.25”. Fine; currently running. Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
100
200
WATERBURY CHERBOURG CRYSTAL REGULATOR CLOCK 
84
WATERBURY CHERBOURG CRYSTAL REGULATOR CLOCK  In gilt brass case with beveled glass doors and sides, unusual cast gilt brass pendulum with inset porcelain miniature of Dutch county scene with windmill. Enameled porcelain dial with gilt brass surround, brass spring driven time & strike movement marked “Waterbury Clock Co.”, original marked key, 10.6 x 6.2 x 5”. Minor wear to gilt, else Fine; currently running.  Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
200
300
OLD GLORY CAST IRON SHELF CLOCK 
85
OLD GLORY CAST IRON SHELF CLOCK  With cast iron figural novelty case with spread wing eagle clutching crossed flags above U.S. shield with clock set in center of shield and “Old Glory” along bottom. Case is marked on rear “Regent/Mfg. Co./Chicago” in old likely original gold painted finish. The clock has a very Waterbury looking enameled porcelain dial decorated with floral swags, marked on tin housing in rear with patent dates and “U.S.A.” with fixed brass key wind, 13 x 10 x 4”. This clock was made to commemorate the Spanish American War. Fine; not currently running.  Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
100
200
SHOP OF THE CRAFTERS ARTS & CRAFTS CLOCK
86
SHOP OF THE CRAFTERS ARTS & CRAFTS CLOCK By the Oscar Onken Co., Cincinnati, OH.  Oak with green slag glass.  20" high x 12" wide x 6" deep. Repairs to top and veneer damage to back, otherwise nice original finish.   Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
100
200
WATERBURY FORUM OAK KITCHEN CLOCK 
87
WATERBURY FORUM OAK KITCHEN CLOCK  In pressed case with all over floral patterns with gilt decorated tablet, printed paper over tin dial marked “Manufactured By Waterbury Clock Co. U.S.A.” with brass surrounds, cast brass alarm wheel in center, brass 8-day spring driven time, strike, & alarm movement with original pendulum & key, 22 x 15 x 5”. Fine; currently running.   Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
100
200
SETH THOMAS ROSEWOOD SHELF CLOCK 
88
SETH THOMAS ROSEWOOD SHELF CLOCK  With gilt around door, clear tablet with printed paper over tin dial with brass surrounds, original brass figural pendulum with eagle on mirrored ground, brass time & strike 8-day spring driven movement stamped “S. Thomas/Thomaston Ct./U.S.A.”, with original key, 18 x 12.2 x 4.8”. Fine; currently running.  Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
125
175
SCARCE GILBERT CURFEW SHELF CLOCK 
89
SCARCE GILBERT CURFEW SHELF CLOCK  With printed paper dial over tin with cut-out stamped brass overlay marked “Gilbert”, ebonized & marbleized wooden case with cast French metal scrolled feet and top surmounted with French metal archway with original brass bell hanging from arch. Marked brass spring driven 8-day time and strike works in original finish with pendulum, 17.5 x 17 x 6”. Fine currently running.   Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
200
400
NEW HAVEN CLOCK CO. MINIATURE OGEE CLOCK 
90
NEW HAVEN CLOCK CO. MINIATURE OGEE CLOCK  In mahogany case with nice replaced painted floral lower tablet, heavily retouched tin dial, brass time & strike weight driven movement with original weights, pendulum & key. Fine interior printed paper label reading in part “Manufactured by/New Haven Clock Co./New Haven, Conn. U.S.A.”, 21 x 12.5 x 4”. As above, else Fine, currently running.  Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
100
200
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