Please refer to tran duy ly s book waterbury clocks and watches 2001 for close up photos of the unique waterbury movement used in this model. Waterbury made several banjos in this style, but in my opinion this is one of their nicest. Tran duy ly has 21 books on goodreads with 167 ratings. I would highly recommend the tran duy ly series of books on antique clocks.
Long praised by american clock collectors, trans eight volume series documents approximately 90% of the mechanical clocks manufactured in america during the 19th and 20th century. Need help indentifying antique mantle clock in reply to theeclecticcorncrib dec 29, 20 4. The 8 day movement is signed, clean and running, and strikes the bell on the hours. Tran duy lys book waterbury clocks shows this clock, and gives the date 1899 1900. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Over the years, tran duy ly has become the master of clock identification and price guide books. Tran duy lys books on clocks and watches nawcc message. Ansonia china mantel clock price guide to antique clocks. Many clocks have the year digits stamped in reverse order, but this one has them in forward order for some reason. Date code 1912g july 1912 date code and part of the label this clock is very similar to the college series new york shown in tran duy lys book seth thomas clocks and movements, but the base and door glass. In 1867, the first known catalogue of waterbury clocks was released by the new york sales agency. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint. It came with a visible escapement like the other clock in your photos and without one like your particular example. The antique clocks price guide database contains actual sales information about this piece and more than 20,000 other antique clocks.
This book is a great reference book for waterbury clocks. See tran duy ly s 2001 book on waterbury clocks, figure 2060. The bottom finial came off and is located in lower box see pix. Antique tallcase clocks, antique longcase clocks, antique. I have been collecting, repairing and selling antique. Sessions clocks with 2002 price update by tran duy ly. This is a calendar wall clock by waterbury that is not listed in tran duy ly s book on waterbury clocks. Gilbert, ingersoll, ingraham, lux, new haven, parker, sessions, seth thomas, waterbury, welch, westclox and others. Please note there are no duplication of clocks from volume 1 to volume 2. The alarm is set by the knob in the center of the dial, and is wound on the movement itself.
History, identification, and price guide dec 1, 1989. A guide to identification and prices, 3rd edition 2 volumes by. The etched glass is a little unusual for a welch product but possible. An auction 1800s gustav becker clock this clock hung on a wall in a log cabin belonging to my husbands aunt and uncle. Gilbert clocks with 2000 supplement by tran duy ly. Tran duy ly books list of books by author tran duy ly. Waterbury willard no 3 banjo clock hull antique appraisal. A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or. This clock is 11 78 inches tall and 15 inches wide. I suspect you may find a welch movement inside your clock. An auction 1800s gustav becker clock this clock hung on a wall in a. We dont know a lot about charles korfhage, but we do know that he held multiple patents on clock movements. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
Waterbury clock company commodore antique clocks price guide. Hard cover book published in 20, the final book by tran duy ly. Gilbert clocks is produced to the high standards of the arlington book company and contains 448 pages of information, photographs and illustrations. Circa 1900 american ansonia clock company, new york 8 day mantel clock with 4. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Waterbury clock company kitchen clock, stanton, ca 1906.
Here is a metal cased waterbury figure mantel clock called varden that i repaired recently. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. The pendulum is a welch product and shown on page 259 of tran duy lys welch book. Tran duy ly s book on waterbury clocks shows an example of this clock for 1906. Tran duy ly s ansonia book shows it as a model called russia and shows an 1883 photo. This new edition of american clocks is another example of mr. Tran duy ly has written books for collectors of ingraham, sessions, waterbury, new haven, etc.
Tran duy lys books on clocks and watches nawcc message board. A guide to identification and prices, 3rd edition 2 volumes by tran duy ly 20040503 jan 1, 1894. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard. The original 1891 waterbury catalog claimed this model and the regulator no. This improved example is an important addition to the clock collectors library and will serve as a. Tran duy lys welch clocks is the 8th of his renown connecticut clock manufacturer series.
Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Instruction label on rear is stained with stripper, only partially legible. I estimate the date to be in the 1890s, but i am by no means certain. Tran duy lys gilbert clocks is the 2nd of his renown connecticut clock manufacturer series. Additional details on this model may be found in tran duy ly s book titled calendar clocks, page 300. I use it frequently as a reference guide when looking for waterbury clocks. The pendulum is a welch product and shown on page 259 of tran duy ly s welch book. Antique clock dating and identification discover clocks. The oak case is 22 inches high and decorated on the front with copper ornaments, chief of which is. Antique seth thomas oak kitchen clock with nice label and.
My father is a clock collector and this book was added. I found the crimea on page 278 of tran duy ly s waterbury clocks and watches reference book. Need help indentifying antique mantle clock the ebay community. We were delighted to find this clock in tran duy ly s longcase clocks and standing regulators book 1994. The clock and movements are pictured in tran duy ly s new book, welch clocks second edition, pages 451452. This improved example is an important addition to the clock collectors library and will serve as a source of information for years to come. A guide to identification and prices, volume 1 by tran duy ly and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Gilbert clocks with 2000 supplement by tran duy ly ebay. Volume 1 second edition, from pages 1584, with 2282 illustrations and photographs, published in. Smyth sewn hardbound in white gloss enamel text, with 2005 price update. Triumph model, 8day brass time and strike mvt in oak mirrorsided case flanked by two cupids shelf clock, spring driven.
History, identification, and price guide 9780930163402. A strong catalog of the waterburyr clock production space of the late 19th and early 20th century. Published by arlington book company, arlington, va. The tablet painting in my illustration is of a rose but i imagine there were many different patterns offered through the years. Need help indentifying antique mantle clock the ebay. Today, in such a timebased world, the common clock has a minute hand and most often a second hand. Tran duy ly s books thoroughly chronicle old mantle clocks. The information is very useful from the standpoint of the collector and the repairman. Novelty clocks produced by gilbert, of interest to many collectors, are well represented in a 23 page section. Shop the latest titles by tran duy ly at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. The carvings and buttons resemble those of other welch clocks of the era. Buy ansonia clocks and watches second edition by tran duy ly isbn. Over 2200 photos and illustrations with a 2000 price guide.
A guide to identification and prices, 3rd edition 2 volumes by tran duy ly. However, a few years later waterbury added brass embellishments to the case and their later twiststyle brass weights. New, unopened welch clocks by tran duy ly w 20 price. The following series of books by tran duy ly are the standards in the field.
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