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Kroeber Conical Noiseless Rotary Clock No. 1
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Kroeber Conical Noiseless Rotary Clock No. 1: The case has a dark base; a black dial with gold colored numerals and paper labels on the bottom. There is also the rotary pendulum and key with the clock. Circa 1882-1884.
The clock is running at this time.
(There is no dome for this clock. The originality of all of the parts is not known)
21″ Tall
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Kroeber Noiseless Rotary Clock No. 1
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Kroeber Noiseless Rotary Clock No. 1. Has a 5 in. paper dial with nickel bezel, pierced black hands and Roman hour numerals; brass 8 day spring driven movement has a conical pendulum with spherical brass bob and silk thread suspension, countwheel hour striking mechanism with coiled gong in the base. Has an ebonized base with pierced carved tower and round platform under a good dome. In good running condition, no breaks or repairs. 21 in. high x 12 in. dia
Kroeber “Noiseless Rotary No. 2” Clock
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Kroeber “Noiseless Rotary No. 2” Clock: In an ebonized case with an 8 day T&S movement and an unmarked black dial.
Not tested.
(There is no pendulum. There are some splits to the case front. The figure on the top is not right.)
21 3/4″ Tall
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Kroeber Noiseless Rotary No.8 Mantle Clock
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Kroeber Noiseless Rotary No.8 Mantle Clock: inlaid wood case with spelter female on top holding a horn. With a 5″ dial.
(The dial has a bit of damage. It’s door glass is cracked. Some paint is worn.)
21 3/4″
Conical or rotary pendulum clock
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A very collectible novelty clock featuring the Briggs rotary pendulum. The 9″ high desk and novelty clock was patented in 1856 by J.C. Briggs. The earlier models used pins for the plates, while others were manufactured by J. W. Brown and the E. N. Welch companies in the 1870s.
French Rotary Pendulum T & S Conical Clock
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French Rotary Pendulum Time & Strike Conical Clock: the time and bell striking movement is encased in a ball, the same as used on free swinging clocks. It is marked Medaille Dor-CLT-BTE-SCDC-Paris and numbered 8034. The bronze tripod shape holds the now missing string supported pendulum. The short pedestal is made of slate, under that is a bronze support with 3 adjustable feet. The clock will run and strike; tested by hand. Preserved under a not original glass dome with wood base.
(The ball needs cleaned.)
17″ tall
French Mystery Conical Shelf Clock
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French Mystery Conical Shelf Timepiece, Circa 1890, 3″8-day, brass spring driven movement, quality cast decorative tripod frame with 3 1/2″ brass ball dial, the pendulum suspended by a thread gains its motivation by means of a rotating tail from the top of the ball, the hands, numerals and ball have been repainted blue, an unusual rare and collectors item, very good restored condition. Height 15″, Width 5″, Depth 5″.