The John Darrow Collection of Antique Clocks

779: Very Large Period American Banjo Wall Clock

969: Massive Renaissance Japy Freres Statue Clock

957: Vienna Three Weight All Engraved Wall Clock

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Palmetto, FL, United States

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The John Darrow Collection of Antique Clocks

Mark of Time

Featuring part one of the late John Darrow's clock collection. John collected for over 60 years in the Pittsburgh, PA area and the entire collection will be sold at auction without reserve to the highest bidder. Session 1 Lot numbers 501 - 760 Entire auction preview begins Saturday Nov. 20 at 1 pm. Sale begins promptly at 4 pm Saturday. Session 2 Lot numbers 761 - 1041 Preview starts Sunday Nov 21 at 10 am Sale begins promptly at Noon Sunday. Sale location:

Holiday Inn Airport Marina Hotel 7150 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida 34243

Mark of Time is proud to present this large collection of over 600 fresh to market rare clocks. This collection includes a wide variety of rare American & European antique clocks of nearly every description. Many hundreds of early American mantel and shelf clocks, various triple deckers, and many American shelf clocks with rare movements including fusee, spring, weight driven, and others. Clocks cased in various woods, brass, bronze, iron, spelter figural, marble, china, porcelain, delft, glass and more. Many Royal Bonn and other china clocks plus ship's and gallery clocks. Hundreds of European clocks of all descriptions. English fusee dial and drop dial clocks, bracket, French clocks by Japy, Marti, Vincenti and others, gilt dore statues, bronze cartel, crystal regulators, Comtoise, Mobier, Morez grandfather clocks, many unusual German regulators and shelf clocks, Vienna wall and mantle clocks. ... too numerous to mention!. The entire auction catalog is list here and on EBay

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C & C L Ives Gilt Mahogany Shelf Clock: Circa 1880 American C & C L Ives 8 Day Shelf Clock with 10" Restored original embossed brass dial, Weight driven brass A frame strap movement with circle stamped spoked wheels, C & C L Ives triple

1002: C & C L Ives Gilt Mahogany Shelf ClockEst. US$200-US$300

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Carved Mahogany Woodworks Shelf Clock: Circa 1835 American Mitchell & Atkins 30 Hour Shelf Clock with 10" Good painted wood dial with added decoration, Weight driven woodworks movement, Mitchell & Atkins carved mahogany shelf clock with

1003: Carved Mahogany Woodworks Shelf ClockEst. US$300-US$400

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Forestville OG Shelf Clock: Circa 1860 American Forestville 30 Hour Shelf Clock with 7" Good original painted zinc dial, Weight driven brass upside down movement in need of repairs, Very collectible OG clock with rare movement

1004: Forestville OG Shelf ClockEst. US$100-US$200

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Carved Triple Decker Shelf Clock: Circa 1835 American Bartholomew & Company 8 Day Shelf Clock with 10" Good original ornate gilt wood painted dial with flaking through center, Early weight driven brass strap movement, wheels with

1005: Carved Triple Decker Shelf ClockEst. US$500-US$700

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R & J B Terry Mahogany Empire Shelf Clock: Circa 1860 American R & J B Terry 8 Day Shelf Clock with 10" Good original painted gilt wood dial, Weight driven brass strap movement, Very collectible R & J B Terry cornice and column figured

1006: R & J B Terry Mahogany Empire Shelf ClockEst. US$200-US$300

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Silas Hoadley Franklin Upside Down Clock: Circa 1835 American Silas Hoadley 30 Hour Shelf Clock with 10" Good original painted wood dial with slight flaking, Rare ivory bushed upside down woodworks movement with alarm (incomplete), Very

1007: Silas Hoadley Franklin Upside Down ClockEst. US$500-US$700

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E C Brewster OG Shelf Clock: Circa 1845 American E.C. Brewster 30 Hour Shelf Clock with 7" Original painted dial with minor flaking that has been varnished over, Cast iron back plate striking movement with solid brass great

1008: E C Brewster OG Shelf ClockEst. US$100-US$200

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Putnam Bailey Column Shelf Clock: Circa 1880 American Putnam Bailey 30 Hour Shelf Clock with 10" Good original painted wood dial, Weight driven brass movement, Putnam Bailey shelf clock with figured wood columns and mahogany veneer

1009: Putnam Bailey Column Shelf ClockEst. US$50-US$150

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Carved Birge & Mallory Empire Shelf Clock: Circa 1845 American Birge, Mallory & Co., BRISTOL, CONN. 8 Day Shelf Clock with 10" Good original painted gilt wood dial with adjustable mirrored escapement window, Weight driven brass strap

1010: Carved Birge & Mallory Empire Shelf ClockEst. US$150-US$250

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Banded Veneer OG Shelf Clock: Circa 1880 American George H. Clark, 46 Cortland, NY 30 Hour Shelf Clock with 7" Good replaced painted dial, Weight driven brass lyre movement, Figured mahogany typical OG clock made by a famous

1011: Banded Veneer OG Shelf ClockEst. US$50-US$150

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Ansonia B & C Co. Large Rosewood Shelf Clock: Circa 1880 American Ansonia Brass & Copper Company 8 Day Shelf Clock with 11" Good original painted dial with minor restoration, Weight driven brass movement, Large Ansonia rosewood shelf clock with

1012: Ansonia B & C Co. Large Rosewood Shelf ClockEst. US$100-US$200

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Rodney Brace Torrington Woodworks Shelf Clock: Circa 1830 American Rodney Brace 30 Hour Shelf Clock with 10" Excellent original ornate painted wood dial, Torrington style weight driven woodworks movement, Early mahogany shelf clock with curly

1013: Rodney Brace Torrington Woodworks Shelf ClockEst. US$300-US$500

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Adams, New York Shelf Clock: Circa 1840 American E.W. Adams, New York 8 Day Shelf Clock with 9" Original gilt wood painted dial with 10% flaking, Strap brass weight driven movement, Rare and collectible figured mahogany New York

1014: Adams, New York Shelf ClockEst. US$700-US$900

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Cornice & Column Shelf Clock: Circa 1880 American Atkins & Porter 8 Day Shelf Clock with 7" Good restored painted dial, Weight driven brass movement, Mahogany case with wonderful reverse painting in lower door. Fair condition

1015: Cornice & Column Shelf ClockEst. US$100-US$150

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Mahogany Waterbury Schoolhouse Wall Clock: Circa 1880 American Waterbury Clock Company 8 Day Wall Clock with 11" Good restored painted dial, Spring driven brass time only movement, Mahogany veneer case with carved side frets. Poor condition

1016: Mahogany Waterbury Schoolhouse Wall ClockEst. US$50-US$100

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Unusual Geometric Painted Wall Clock: Circa 1900 American Unsigned 8 Day Wall Clock with 6" Good replaced unsigned paper dial, Spring driven brass movement, unsigned, similar to E.N. Welch, Very unusual ebonized case decorated with

1017: Unusual Geometric Painted Wall ClockEst. US$300-US$500

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Waterbury Oak Halifax Wall Clock: Circa 1900 American Waterbury Clock Company 8 Day Wall Clock with 5" Good original unsigned paper dial, Spring driven brass movement with gong strike, Oak "Halifax" model Waterbury wall clock.

1018: Waterbury Oak Halifax Wall ClockEst. US$250-US$350

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American Walnut Wall Clock: Circa 1900 American Unsigned 8 Day Wall Clock with 5" Worn original unsigned paper dial, Spring driven brass time only movement, Carved walnut Victorian wall clock. Fair condition with minor flaws,

1019: American Walnut Wall ClockEst. US$100-US$150

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French Gilt Picture Frame Wall Clock: Circa 1900 French Unsigned 8 Day Wall Clock with 9" Good restored unsigned painted dial, Spring driven brass movement, Gilt picture frame wall clock in modern case. Good condition with minor flaws,

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F. Kroeber Oak Gallery Clock: Circa 1900 American Florence Kroeber 8 Day Wall Clock with 7" Original painted zinc dial with seconds bit, damage near III & IV, Spring driven brass movement, Turned oak gallery clock with excellent

1021: F. Kroeber Oak Gallery ClockEst. US$75-US$100

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Seth Thomas US Navy Ships Clock: Circa 1940 American Seth Thomas 8 Day Wall Clock with 5" Good original signed painted dial, Spring driven brass movement, Mark 1-desk clock made by Seth Thomas for use by the US Navy. Good condition

1022: Seth Thomas US Navy Ships ClockEst. US$75-US$100

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Small Wood Marine Timepiece Wall Clock: Circa 1900 American Unsigned 30 Hour Wall Clock with 4" Original unsigned paper dial with wear damage, Spring driven brass movement with lever escapement, Small size gallery clock with brass bezel.

1023: Small Wood Marine Timepiece Wall ClockEst. US$25-US$50

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New Haven Oak Wood Hexagon Marine Clock: Circa 1920 American New Haven Clock Company 8 Day Wall Clock with 6" Good original signed paper dial, Double spring time only movement with seconds bit, Oak gallery clock with good label. Good

1024: New Haven Oak Wood Hexagon Marine ClockEst. US$50-US$75

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Ships Clock With Sweep Seconds Hand: Circa 1950 English Smiths, Astral 8 Day Wall Clock with 7" Good original painted dial, Spring driven brass movement, Chrome plated brass case ships clock with radium markers on hands. Good condition

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Preview begins Saturday Nov. 20 at 1 pm. Sale begins promptly at 4 pm Saturday. Session 2 Preview begins Sunday Nov 21 at 10 am Sale begins promptly at Noon Sunday. Holiday Inn Airport Marina Hotel 7150 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida 34243 2 miles north of the Sarasota Bradenton Airport (SRQ) Mention clock auction for special rate of $79 Reserve early for the special clock auction rate!

Holiday Inn Airport Marina Hotel 7150 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida 34243

P O Box 38

Palmetto, FL 34220

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We are offering the items listed in good faith to be sold without reserve. Every item has been ordered to be sold and must be paid for directly after the sale. Buyer’s premium is 20%. 2% rebate if paid for by 6PM Tuesday November 23, 2004 All sales subject to FL State sales tax, unless shipped out of Florida or buyer has a current Resale Certificate for Sales Tax. Out of state tax resale numbers will be accepted according to Florida laws. (Signature required on affidavit of resale or export.) Please bid only if you are sure you want the item. Most of the clocks in the sale are old and have not been serviced for some time. A few are missing their pendulums and many are missing their original keys, A free replacment key is available (on most clocks) upon request ...by winning bidders who follow the terms listed on this page! All winning bidders, Please send an email to: auction@markfoftime.com be sure to include all of the lot numbers of your winning bids, we will reply with an invoice and online payment instuctions. You may also call 800 277 5275 with Visa Mastercard payment information. Leave a message with lot(s) won, and a call back number if no one answers. We also accept express delivery of personal checks from those known to us with established credit. Every item will be sold as is where is, this is a genuine estate auction and all sales must paid for within 3 days of sale. Please see shipping information below, use of third party shippers in nessesary for this sale The personal information you give us will be for internal use only and not be shared with persons outside the business functions of the auction. The auctioneer’s statements during the auction take precedence over all written and verbal information given. The auctioneer, Jerry Byfield, holds absolute authority and will ethically resolve any dispute relating to the auction. Catalog descriptions and estimates are to be used as only as guides. The catalog descriptions are as thorough as space allows. It is impossible to describe every detail of the clock's condition to everyone’s satisfaction. We have included high quality photographs of the antique clocks offered to help describe the clocks. We strongly recommend personal inspections due to differing opinions especially when there are questions regarding condition, repairs, and originality. Unless otherwise stated each clock has its original movement and is basically complete but may lack pendulum, key or other small part. If the description lists an associated movement, the clock has a movement, yet not the original clock mechanism supplied from the maker when new. We do our best to point out major defects but are not liable for hidden damages or overlooked defects. Dimensions are approximate. Antiques inherently have minor flaws and patina from years of use, so unless we describe the clock in mint, perfect or pristine condition, expect an antique with some degree of patina and and dust. The final decision to bid, and the amount to bid is at your own discretion and liability. All lots are as-is-where-is and your bid on the clock constitutes acceptance of the item in it's present condition ...and we will receive payment immediately after the sale. Phone bidding is available on items over $500. Due to limited phone lines please arrange phone bids as soon as possible. Winning bidders will be contacted following the auction. Payment is due immediately and should received and no later than 3 days from the date of the auction’s close. Our clerk will execute absentee bids on your behalf by proxy. If there is only one absentee bid on an item, bidding will open on the floor and rise in normal increments. Our clerk will bid as low as possible on the absentee’s behalf. If there is more than one absentee bid on a lot, bidding will open between the top two, one increment above the lower bid. If a duplication in bids occur, the first bid received will take precedence. The clerk will place all absentee bids as accurately as possible. No system is perfect and Mark of Time will not be held liable for any errors or omissions. SHIPPING We do not supply packing or shipping of merchandise. You must use a third party shipper if you do not attend the auction. Items not picked up at the auction location will be transported to our gallery @ 1128 8th, Ave. West, Palmetto FL 34221. In all cases the antique clocks should be removed from our gallery within two weeks following the auction as we are moving our facility. A presale estimate of transportation charges can be made by calling one of the individuals or companies below ...be sure to have a description and dimensions of the clock for an accurate quote. There are several reliable persons at the sale who will be traveling from the auction and can personally deliver the clock(s) to your door or meet you at a convienent major intersection: Dennis Wong will be traveling from the auction to New England and can deliver many items along the way. If you want to arrange delivery of your antique clocks to a convenient intersection or your home along the way, call him within 24 hours after the sale @ 508-965-9883 Mike Hicks will be traveling from the auction to Chicagoland and can deliver many items along the way. If you want to arrange delivery of your antique clocks to a convenient intersection or your home along the way, call him within 24 hours after the sale @ 812-239-1595 The shippers below can package and arrange delivery to your home or business via a major delivery service. (UPS, FED EX, USPS, etc...) all arrangement should be made immediately following sale and payment. Craters & Freighters Packing, crating, and shipping service worldwide, specializing in handling fine art and antiques. Bradenton, FL 34201 (941) 744-5508 FedEx Kinko's 4401 14th St. West Bradenton, FL 34207 (941) 752-0875 Mail Boxes Etc 8374 Market Street, Bradenton, FL 34202 (941) 907-2227 Sunshine Pack & Ship N O S I Z E L I M I T 4949 East State Road 64, Bradenton, FL 34208 (941) 744-1695 Ups Store 7316 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34209 (941) 792-6366

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