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Ship From CA

Walter Durfee's tallcase clocks are perhaps the most highly sought of the American tallcase clockmakers' craft. This model has a 9-tubular chime movement and was retailed by Tiffany & Company NY, most likely to a very well-to-do family in the Northeastern part of the country.

Physical: The beautiful "broken arch" oak case with barley-twist flanking columns measures approximately 27"w 101"h x 17"d. It retains its original finish, finials, patinated cast capitals and lion-head escutcheons, and beveled glass in both doors. The 12" diameter dial with seconds bit has applied gilt-bronze Arabic numerals, engraved frets, and silvered engraved chapters including the hemispheres, and a moon dial.

Two subsidiary dials allow selection of "Chime on Eight Bells" or " Westminster ", and chime on or off. A painted moon dial shows two moons, a sailing ship and a landscape. The inside base (not visible without the door being open and your head stuck inside) has been hit at some point in the past undoubtedly by a falling weight. This is very common with old weight-driven clocks and is not a detractor.

Mechanical: The massive eight-day three-train movement strikes on nickel plated tubular chimes, has an anchor escapement, a screwed beat adjustment and is regulated by a steel rod suspending a brass pendulum bob. The tubes are each stamped twice, 'Walter H. Durfee & Co. Prov. RI. Pat Nov. 8, '87. Sep 18, '88. Nov. 1, '92'.  Both the moon dial and the backplate are stamped 'Walter H. Durfee, RI, Providence '. The top edge of the backplate is also stamped twice 'Walter H. Durfee'. The movement is in excellent running order.

Comments: If you've been seeking the finest of American tallcase clocks, then you know that Durfee is at the pinnacle. We're ready if you are!

Questions? Contact us by phone at 760-604-0262, or e-mail.

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Front View Bonnet Crown Closeup Below Dial Detail Hood Escutcheon Column Capital Closeup Trunk Trunk Escutcheon Base Dial - 1 Dial - 2 Dial Signature Chime Selector Moon Dial Weights/ Pendulum Bob Inside Base		click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click	click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click
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Ship From CA

This Waltham is one of the largest tallcase or hall clocks we've ever seen. Standing in front of it your eyes don't really know where to start as there is so much exquisite carving detail throughout the case. We have lots of detailed photos so you can see for yourself. Note: This clock was standing between a wall-hanging clock on the right and another tallcase clock on the left. We have removed both digitally, with the exception of one little corner of the tallcase clock on the left that extends into the upper left moulding on this clock in the full-length photo... just wanted you to know. Also, without commercial photography lighting, it is very difficult to capture the complete detail of the front of the clock in a single shot.

Physical: This massive mahogany case measures a whopping 36"w x 104"h x 23"d. The finish has been overcoated and is in excellent condition. There is beveled glass in both the trunk and hood doors. The 12" silvered with engraved brass overlay dial is signed by the famed silversmiths, "Reed and Barton" is original to the clock. Reed & Barton was the retailer who originally sold the clock. Take time to review all the detailed photos of the case as you really can't appreciate this work of art from the single shot or other thumbnail shots above.

Mechanical: The eight-day time-and-strike chiming movement chimes on nine tubular bells on the quarter hours and the hour. There is a selector on the dial for either Westminster or Whittington chimes. There is also a strike/silent selector switch.

Comments: This is a monumental tallcase clock that will command attention in any space where it is placed, whether in the grand foyer of your home or in the lobby of your office or office building. If you've been seeking a "statement" clock, this one is worthy of your serious consideration. Please feel free to call and discuss it with us.

Questions? Contact us by phone at 760-604-0262, or e-mail.

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Front View Crown Dial Surround Below Dial Head - Right Side Upper Back Corner Detail Upper Left Detail Lower Left Detail Side Detail Base Base Side Dial Dial Signature Closeup Weights/Pendulum Tubular Chimes (inside up view)		click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click	click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click
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Ship From So. CA

Large E. Howard Marble Regulator

We've sold several E.Howard marble clocks over the years, but have never seen this particular style, and it's not in either Tran American-1 or -2. But we never cease to be amazed at how many "undocumented" styles were produced by each of the major American clockmaking firms. We suspect that at one time this clock hung in the lobby of a large building or in a bank... perhaps in your town?

Physical: The marble case is in excellent condition and measures approximately 24 "w x 42"h x 5"d. The signature was touched up at some point in the past and looks great!

Mechanical: The eight-day, time-only movement is in excellent running order and ready for years of great service for you.

Comments: If you've been waiting for a unique E.Howard marble regulator, this would be your new clock!

Questions? Contact us by phone at 760-604-0262, or e-mail.

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Original Catalogue Drawing

Here is an amazing deal on a most unusual clock by the noted clock entrepreneur, Charles Jacques. If you are not familiar with Jacques, be sure to click the link and read his history – he was quite a character!

Last year we sold this same case in mahogany with a 9-tube movement for $26,500, so you can see that this is a heckuva deal – especially considering it is the 13-tube movement! We've only seen one other Jacques 13-tubular bell clock in all the years we've been in the business. They are rare beasts indeed, Jacques being the only person to offer such a movement.

Physical: The beautiful quartered oak case is in excellent physical condition. It measures 29"w x 105"h x 17"d and was professionally restored by one of the top antiquities restoration specialists on the West Coast who also re-carved the claw feet. As you review the photos of this extremely well-crafted clock, be sure to look at the thickness of the trunk door.

Mechanical: The 13-tube "Elite" movement was recently professionally overhauled and is in top running order. As you look at the photos you will notice that 8 of the tubular chimes are brass and the other 5 are nickel. The brass tubes are new, the originals having been missing when the clock was acquired by the present owner who commissioned the restoration. The eight tubes could be nickel-plated, or vice-versa, the 5 nickel tubes could be brass-plated... or, you could just leave 'em as is. The key thing is that the tubes are correct for the movement.

Shipping: For shipping purposes, the fluted dome is removable.
There are basically three options for shipment of this clock. First, if you live in Southern California or would like to visit our sunny corner of the country with at least an Explorer-sized vehicle, we can arrange for you to pick up the clock. The second option is to use a crater. If so, we would prefer to use our own crater here in Vista as they have LOTS of experience with crating high-end clocks as well as relationships with trucking firms who will insure the clock (many carriers will not insure high-end antitquities). Our crater uses both shock and tilt meters to "audit" the care with which the crate is moved. The third option would be to use one of the blanket-wrap antiques movers. They generally take a little longer but, in this case, because of the sheer size of the clock, we suspect this may be the least expensive mode of transport. We'll help you make the arrangements based on what makes best sense for you. The clock is also available for international shipment.

Comments: This is a lot of clock and will be a centerpiece of attention wherever it goes. Will that be your grand entryway?

Questions? Contact us by phone at 760-604-0262, or e-mail.

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PGT-01
$7,500

Ornate Victorian Pinwheel Jeweler's Regulator

Physical: The ornate American-made case measures 26"w at the widest point at the top x approximately 90" high x 10" deep. It is our understanding that several companies made cases similar to this one into which they mounted imported movements.The 12" porcelain dial is original and has a sweep seconds hand. Note the unusual little dots at each hour – in our opinion that just makes the dial a little more interesting. At some point way back it appears that the finish was overcoated (typical). The tips of the finials were recently re-turned by a top antiquities restorer.

NOTE: Sometimes lighting is difficult in places where clocks are located. In this case, because the wood is dark colored, it is somewhat difficult to see all the detail, so we considerably lightened one copy of the front photo. It blows out the really light parts of the photo, but lets you see the carving detail all in one photo a little bit better than the conventional front photo.

Mechanical: The single-weight, eight-day, time-only Swiss pinwheel movement was recently professionally overhauled and is in excellent running order, ready for years of great service for you. We spoke directly to the gentleman who overhauled it and he said that he movement was of extremely high quality... good thing to know. The porcelain dial, hands, and beautiful lyre pendulum are all original to the clock.

Comments: This is a stunning piece that will look a heckuva lot better hung in a place with less "visual noise" in the background. Perhaps that should be your entryway... or family room. Give us a call to make it your own!

Questions? Contact us by phone at 760-604-0262, or e-mail.

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VPT-01
$4,850

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VPT-01
$2,750

30-Day New Haven Gallery Clock
20” Dial

Here's a nice big long-running gallery clock for your consideration.

Physical: The walnut case measures 27" in diameter, the dial, 20" in diameter. The case is in excellent condition. See photos for details.

Mechanical: The 30-day double-wind, time-only movement is in good running order.

Comments: Perfect for your family room or perhaps the lobby of your office?

Questions? Contact us by phone at 760-604-0262, or e-mail.

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TRU-05
$2,350

TRU-01
$2,350