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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 # 91 - 120
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 TITLE DESCRIPTION   LOW EST HIGH EST
             
F.C. ANDREWS MINIATURE OGEE CLOCK 
91
 F.C. ANDREWS MINIATURE OGEE CLOCK  In mahogany case with nice original painted floral & harp lower tablet, painted wood dial, with open escapement and cast brass alarm wheel in center, brass time, strike & alarm weight driven movement with original weights (3) & pendulum, lacking key. Fine interior printed paper label reading in part “F.C. Andrews/Bristol, Conn.”, 21.25 x 12.75 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.
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NEW HAVEN LIFFEY KITCHEN CLOCK 
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 NEW HAVEN LIFFEY KITCHEN CLOCK  In walnut case with geometric carvings, original gilt tablet with patriotic motifs, dark paper over tin dial with brass surround and cast brass alarm wheel in center marked “Made By The New Haven Clock Co., New Haven, Conn. U.S.A.” with original pendulum, brass 8-day time, strike & alarm spring driven movement with original printed paper label on back with “Liffey” as clock name, 17.5 x 11.25 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.
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SMITH? & GOODRICH MINIATURE OGEE CLOCK 
93
 SMITH? & GOODRICH MINIATURE OGEE CLOCK  In mahogany case with painted fruit on lower tablet, embossed & painted tin dial, brass time & strike spring driven movement with original  pendulum, l& key, stained printed label on interior reading in part “??? & Goodrich…Conn.”, 19 x 11.75 x 4”. Missing some veneer along bottom, 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.
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W. ANDREWS & CO. STEEPLE CLOCK 
94
 W. ANDREWS & CO. STEEPLE CLOCK  In mahogany with original finials, original etched and floral painted lower tablet, painted tin dial, brass time & strike spring driven movement with original pendulum & key. Interior printed paper label reading in part “W. Andrews & Co./New York”, 20 x 9.75 x 4.5”. 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.
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SETH THOMAS OGEE CLOCK 
95
 SETH THOMAS OGEE CLOCK  In burled mahogany case with original mirrored lower tablet, embossed & painted tin dial with open escapement, brass time & strike weight driven movement stamped “S. Thomas/Plymouth, Conn./U.S.A.” with original weights, pendulum, lacking  key, fine illustrated printed label on interior reading in part “Seth Thomas/Thomaston,  Conn.”, 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.
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SETH THOMAS OGEE CLOCK 
96

SETH THOMAS CALENDAR CLOCK

 In mahogany case with rare painted tin “Seem’s Dial Patented Jan. 7, 1868” with dial marked as above, original floral & bee hive painted lower tablet, brass time, strike, month, day of month and day of week  weight driven movement with original printed paper label on interior reading in part “Seth Thomas/Plymouth Hollow, Conn.”, with original weights & pendulum, lacking key, 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.
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BIRGE, MALLORY & CO. OGEE CLOCK 
97
 BIRGE, MALLORY & CO. OGEE CLOCK  In burled mahogany case with original mirrored lower tablet, painted wood dial with open escapement, brass time & strike weight driven movement stamped “BM & Co.” with original weights & pendulum. Nice interior printed paper label reading in part “Birge, Mallory & Co./Bristol, Conn.”, 26 x 15.75 x 4.25”. Slight wear to 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.
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J.C. BROWN OGEE CLOCK 
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 J.C. BROWN OGEE CLOCK  In rosewood case with original painted lower tablet with castles and sailboats, painted & embossed tin dial with open escapement, signed “J.C. Brown/Forestville/Ct. U.S.A.”, brass time & strike weight driven movement stamped “J.C. Brown/Forestville, Ct./U.S.A.” with original weights & pendulum. Photocopied interior label reading in part “Forestville Manufacturing Co./Bristol, , Conn.”, 26 x 15.5 x 4.25”. As above & some loss to lower tablet paint, 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.
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NEW HAVEN MINIATURE OGEE CLOCK 
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 NEW HAVEN MINIATURE OGEE CLOCK  In mahogany case with original painted floral lower tablet, painted tin dial, with cast brass alarm wheel in center, brass time, strike & alarm spring driven movement with original pendulum, lacking key. Interior printed paper label reading in part “New Haven Clock Co./New Haven, Conn. U.S.A.”18.4 x 11.75 x 4”. Minor wear on dial & tablet, else Fine; currently running; we do not guarantee working order of clocks or watches.
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W.S. JOHNSON MINIATURE OGEE CLOCK 
100
 W.S. JOHNSON MINIATURE OGEE CLOCK  In mahogany case with replaced painted lower tablet, painted wood dial, brass time & strike weight driven movement with original weights  & pendulum, lacking key, worn printed paper label on interior reading in part “Wm. S. Johnson/Courtlandt St. New York”, 19.25 x 11.75 x 4”. As above and minor touch-up to 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.
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MINIATURE OGEE CLOCK 
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 MINIATURE OGEE CLOCK  In mahogany case with nice replaced lower tablet with eagle, new paper over tin dial, original brass time & strike weight driven movement, original weights, pendulum & key, 21.25 x 12.7 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.
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H. WELSH TRIPLE DECKER CLOCK 
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 H. WELSH TRIPLE DECKER CLOCK  In mahogany case with burled birch ogee top molding and turned half columns, original painted center tablet of country estate and lower tablet of vase of flowers, painted tin dial with open escapement, original weights, pendulum & key, fine illustrated printed paper label on interior with spread winged eagle reading in part “H. Welsh & Co./Successor to Eli Terry & Co./Terryville, Conn.”, 27.75 x 18.3 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.
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BIRGE & FULLER OGEE CLOCK 
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 BIRGE & FULLER OGEE CLOCK  In mahogany case with original painted floral lower tablet, painted wood dial with open escapement, brass time & strike weight driven movement with original weights, pendulum & key, fine illustrated printed label on interior reading in part “Birge & Fuller/Bristol Conn.”, 29.7 x 17.5 x 4.75”. 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.
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ELI TERRY OGEE CLOCK 
104
 ELI TERRY OGEE CLOCK  In mahogany case with nice new painted country estate lower tablet, painted wood dial with open escapement, brass time & strike weight driven movement with original weights, pendulum & key, printed label on interior reading in part “E. Terry/Improved Thirty Hour Clocks…Terryville,  Conn.”, 22.57 x 12.8 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.
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HARRIS & WILCOX OGEE CLOCK 
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 HARRIS & WILCOX OGEE CLOCK  In mahogany and cherry case with original geometric painted lower tablet, painted tin dial, brass time & strike weight driven movement with weights, pendulum & key. Fine printed paper interior label reading in part “Harris & Wilcox/Wholesale Dealers to the Manufacturers of/Clocks/No. 226 River Street Troy, N.Y.”, 21.5 x 13 x 4.5”. 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.
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SPORRY & SHAW OGEE CLOCK 
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 SPORRY & SHAW OGEE CLOCK  In mahogany case with curly birch ogee molding, original mirrored lower tablet, painted wood dial with open escapement, original weights & pendulum, lacking key. Fine printed paper label on interior reading in part “Sporry & Shaw,/15 Maiden Lane/One Door from the Corner of Peare Street/and/S Courtland Street,/New York/Agents For “Crane Patent”/Year Clocks”, 25.7 x 15.5 x 4.25”. 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.
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NICE SMALLER OGEE CLOCK 
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 NICE SMALLER OGEE CLOCK  In mahogany case with original mirrored lower tablet, painted tin dial with open escapement, brass time & strike weight driven movement with original pendulum,, 25.5 x 15.2 x 4”. Lacking weights & key, else Fine. Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
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FORESTVILLE MFG. CO. SCARCE DOUBLE OGEE CLOCK 
108
 FORESTVILLE MFG. CO. SCARCE DOUBLE OGEE CLOCK  In mahogany case with two doors each with ogee molding, clear lower tablet, painted wood dial with open escapement, signed Forestville Manufacturing Co./Bristol, Ct. U.S.A.”, brass time & strike weight driven movement stamped as above with original weights, pendulum & newer key, and original tin pulley caps. Fine printed label on interior reading in part “Forestville Manufacturing Co./Bristol Conn.”, 29.7 x 17.5 x 4.75”. 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.
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RARE L.F. CHANEY STICK BAROMETER 
109
 RARE L.F. CHANEY STICK BAROMETER  In oak case with stamped nickel label at bottom reading “Perfection Barometer/Pat. Mar. 14, 05/L.F. Chaney Barometer Co./Hillsboro, O.”,  with tombstone top, 5” x 40”. Tube cracked, else Fine.
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NEW HAVEN INLAID WALL CLOCK 
110
 NEW HAVEN INLAID WALL CLOCK  In walnut with a variety of exotic hardwood inlays in geometric patterns, carved crest with printed paper over tin dial, brass time & strike spring driven movement stamped “New Haven”, with original pendulum, 33 x 16 x 5.5”. Crest appears newer, 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.
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SETH THOMAS REGULATOR #3 CLOCK 
111
 SETH THOMAS REGULATOR #3 CLOCK  In oak case with original varnish finish, clear lower tablet, repainted steel dial with brass time only brass weight driven movement with original pendulum & key, 39.5 x 20 x 6”. As above and base replaced, 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.
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INGRAHAM HANGING CALENDAR CLOCK 
112
 INGRAHAM HANGING CALENDAR CLOCK  In mixed wood case with replaced dial marked “E. Ingraham & Co./Calendar”, brass time and date spring driven movement with original brass pendulum & key, 24 x 16.5 x 4.5”. 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.
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SELF WINDING CLOCK CO. REGULATOR CLOCK 
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 SELF WINDING CLOCK CO. REGULATOR CLOCK  In mahogany case with original varnish finish,  painted steel dial marked “Self Winding Clock Co./New York” with all wiring in fine condition and two printed instruction cards still tacked to inside, clock with original brass pendulum and door key, 41.5 x 18.5 x 7.5”. Fine although we have not hooked up electrical parts to test.  Mr. Vallee had most of his clocks in running order but Forsythes' does not guarantee working condition on any clocks or watches.
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WATERBURY HANGING REGULATOR CLOCK 
114
 WATERBURY HANGING REGULATOR CLOCK  In oak case in original varnish finish with lower tablet having “Regulator” in gilt. Printed paper dial over tin marked “Manufactured By Waterbury Clock Co. U.S.A.”. Brass time only spring driven movement with original pendulum, lacking key, 30.75 x 16.5 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.
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SESSIONS OFFICE REGULATOR WALL CLOCK 
115
 SESSIONS OFFICE REGULATOR WALL CLOCK  In oak case with original lower tablet with “Regulator” in gold, painted steel dial marked “Made By The Sessions Clock Co. Forestville, Conn., U.S.A.”, with brass time only spring driven movement with original pendulum & key. Printed paper label on back reading in part “Office/Manufactured By The Sessions Clock Co./Forestville Conn.”, 26.5 x 17 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.
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SETH THOMAS HANGING REGULATOR CLOCK 
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 SETH THOMAS HANGING REGULATOR CLOCK  In oak case with original painted lower tablet, painted steel dial marked “Seth Thomas/Made In U.S.A.”, brass time only spring driven movement with original pendulum & key. Interior printed paper label reading in part “Seth Thomas/Thomaston, Conn., U.S.A.”, 24 x 16 x 4.5”. 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.
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INGRAHAM HANGING CALENDAR CLOCK 
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 INGRAHAM HANGING CALENDAR CLOCK  In pressed oak case with original lower tablet with “Regulator” in gold, painted steel dial, brass & steel  time only spring driven movement marked “E. Ingraham & Co./Bristol, Conn.”, with original ornate cast brass pendulum, lacking key, 32.5 x 17.5 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.
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INGRAHAM HANGING CALENDAR CLOCK 
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 INGRAHAM HANGING CALENDAR CLOCK  In pressed oak case with original lower tablet with “Regulator” in gold, repainted steel dial, brass & steel  time only spring driven movement marked “E. Ingraham & Co./Bristol, Conn.”, with original ornate cast brass pendulum & key, 32.5 x 17.5 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.
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F.C. ANDREWS MINIATURE OGEE CLOCK 
119
 F.C. ANDREWS MINIATURE OGEE CLOCK  In mahogany case with original painted floral lower tablet, painted tin dial with open escapement, brass time & strike weight driven movement with original weights, pendulum & key, fine printed label on interior reading in part “F.C. Andrews/No. 3 Courtlandt Street, N.Y.”, with additional printed label of retailer on rear from Philadelphia, 20.75 x 12.5 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.
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H. WELTON MINIATURE OGEE CLOCK 
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 H. WELTON MINIATURE OGEE CLOCK  In mahogany case with original painted floral vase lower tablet, painted tin dial with open escapement, and cast brass alarm wheel in center (no alarm was ever attached to case) brass time & strike weight driven movement with original weights, pendulum & key, fine printed label on interior reading in part “H. Welton/Terryville, Conn.”, 22.5 x 12.75 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.
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