These American antique clocks are great old clocks! No one will ever make clocks like these again, and that is a shame. Many American antique clocks were inexpensive when new, but were robust, simple, reliable, and not critical in gearing design.
After an overhaul, this type of clock will have a long life. (When I overhaul an antique American clock, I replace mainsprings that are too strong with long, thin ones that will reduce future wear, so the clock can be enjoyed for years. I give a two-year warranty on a windup clock I overhaul, but expect it to run for 10 years without a problem (sometimes the escapement will need oiling after several years, which I will do for a small charge). I routinely see clocks I overhauled 10 to 15 years ago still running well.)
I obtained these clocks in various ways. Some are repair jobs that were never picked up, some I bought from owners who had no family to pass them down to and wanted them to go to a good home, and some were in my collection.
I price many of my antique clocks in two ways:
As-is, running: They are working fine and appear to be in good enough condition to run for several years. I give a 90-day money back warranty on these.
Overhauled with Two-Year Warranty: I've given (or will give) these my standard, high-quality overhaul.
I prefer you buy these clocks in person, because I want you to see exactly what you are buying and I don't ship larger wall clocks. I can ship the mantel clocks for around $50 (if actual shipping costs me less that I charged you, I will refund the difference).
I invite you to visit my shop to see these clocks. Please call 574-967-4709 or e-mail to set up an appointment.
1950s German wag-on-wall clock with ceramic front. 8-day time and strike, $425 overhauled with two-year warranty.
9 inch by 9 inch ceramic face.
Gilbert drop octagon wall clock with round bottom. H. C. Eversole Jeweler (Logansport, Indiana) advertising in bottom glass. 8-day time only. $700 overhauled with two-year warranty. Replacement paper dial.
23 by 13 1/2 inch case, dial has 8 3/4 inch time track.
Seth Thomas brown marble Adamantine mantel clock. 8-day time and strike. $650 overhauled and guaranteed.
17 1/4 by 10 1/2 inch case. Dial has 4 1/8 inch time track.
Seth Thomas gallery clock, 30 day time-only. Movement 86AK double-spring drive. Mahogany case. $550 as-is running or $950 overhauled with two-year warranty.
15 1/5 inches tall by 15 1/8 inches wide.
Waterbury "Eton" oak case wall clock with painting added to the glass (originally had clear glass). It is nicely reverse painted with a somewhat primitive Dutch scene and gold leaf border. 8 day time only. Nice original hands and painted dial. $450 as-is, running or $950 overhauled with two-year warranty.
39 1/4 by 15 inch case, dial has 8 3/4 inch time track.
Warren Telechron Type B Master Clock, ca. 1930. Oak case. $1500 as-is running or $1700 with rebuilt and guaranteed motor.
35 by 16 1/2 inch case, dial has 10 7/8 inch outer track.
Telechron metal case wall clock with painted bronze finish. Made around 1930. $275 with two-year warranty. Good condition but has some paint loss in front.
16 inches diameter and 4 1/4 inches deep. 10 3/4 inch minute track.
SOLD
Ansonia drop octagon wall clock ca. 1880 - 1900. Refinished rosewood veneer case, crack in glass (barely visible), 8-day time only. $150 as-is, running or $600 overhauled with two-year guarantee. Original paper dial and hands.
17 1/8 by 24 3/4 inch case, dial has 11 inch time track.
SOLD
Ingraham wall clock similar to the "Ionic", made for Charles F. Adams, Erie, PA. 8-day time and strike. $800 overhauled and guaranteed. Original paper dial.
24 by 16 inch case, dial has 8 1/2 inch time track.
