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Harder 3-Patent Dial; c1881 Plate #~1150 pp95
Description; Wonderfully early Harder-patent Wall-hanging Anniversary clock. In excellent condition. You won't see another any time soon!
Mechanism Condition; Cleaned years ago and running ever since
Back of Mechanism; 135 R
Dial - Material; Porcelain
Dial - Condition; Excellent, with one scratch
Suspension; Complete
Case Condition; Very Nicely Restored some years ago
Glass; All old and wavy and in excellent condition
Pendulum; Mint, if dusty and a little tarnished. Disc is solid brass with a rim that is nearly 1/4 inch thick. Beautiful example of one of the earliest Harder pendulums.

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Jahresuhren-Fabrik; c1914 Plate #~1257 pp 111
Description; Excellent condition Louvre-model, 30 day duration, front wind mechanism. In comparing this clock with number 33, it appears this one was not originally gold plated, while 33 was. This clock stands 13 inches to the tip of the top finial, while 33 stands 14 inches. Otherwise the two clocks are identical, and in excellent, mint condition.
Mechanism Condition; Clean
Back of Mechanism; D.R.G.M. 588490
Dial - Material; Celluloid
Dial - Condition; One slight scratch near 3, otherwise perfect
Suspension; Complete
Base Condition; Excellent
Dome - bottom edge; 3.5 inch semicircle broken out of back.
Dome - comments; Serviceable, but fortunate that these domes are available new
Pendulum; As new, D.R.G.M. 589622 on base

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Jahresuhren-Fabrik; c1914 Plate #~1257 pp 111
Description; Excellent condition Louvre-model, 30 day duration, front wind mechanism. In comparing this clock with number 32, it appears this one was originally gold plated, while 32 was not. This clock stands 14 inches to the tip of the top finial, while 32 stands 13 inches. Otherwise the two clocks are identical, and in excellent, mint condition.
Mechanism Condition; Clean
Back of Mechanism; Blank
Dial - Material; Celluloid
Dial - Condition; Hairline between 4 and winding hole, slight discoloration around mounting screws at 3 and 9
Suspension; Complete
Base Condition; Excellent
Dome - bottom edge; Thick, ground, minor chips
Dome - comments; Very wavy and nice
Pendulum; Very nice 2 ball

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Badische Uhrenfabrik; c1910 Plate #1677 pp172
Description; Disc anniversary with lovely headpiece
Mechanism Condition; Dirty
Back of Mechanism; Blank
Dial - Material; Porcelain
Dial - Condition; Slight scratch at 12
Suspension; Wrong, incomplete
Base Condition; Good if not tarnished
Dome - bottom edge; Ground, few very small chips
Dome - comments; Old, with bubbles and wavy glass
Pendulum; Good condition, no dings

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Uhrenfabrik Herr; c1952 Plate # 1453A pp138
Description; Rare and unusual anniversary with passing strike. While it has no dial, I suspect it will be easy to find a later dial that will fit
Mechanism Condition; Not real dirty
Back of Mechanism; No (0) Jewels, Unadjusted, Made in Germany
Dial - Material; Missing
Dial - Condition; Missing
Suspension; Complete
Base Condition; Good if not tarnished
Dome - bottom edge; Fused
Dome - comments; No chips, wavy
Pendulum; 4-ball - tarnished

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Jahresuhrenfabrik; c1885 Plate # 1475 pp146
Description; Early Harder-patent Disc Anniversary in very nice condition. And, has the early, thick head piece with truly lovely finials. Note, the headpiece is pinned to mechanism, not screwed.
Mechanism Condition; Cleanish
Back of Mechanism; 912 R (dark circle is camera lense reflection)
Dial - Material; Porcelain
Dial - Condition; Excellent
Suspension; Complete
Base Condition; A few dings around edge, tarnished, but very nice
Dome - bottom edge; Ground, beveled at edges, and perfect
Dome - comments; Heaviest, nicest dome in auction. Nice bubbles and wavy glass
Pendulum; Solid Brass, Rim is 1/8 inch thick!

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Uhrenfabrik J. Kaiser; c1954 Plate # 1309 pp 115
Description; Kaiser Universe with White dial and unusual pendulum - this is a rare clock in that it is in white, not the typical blue seen on most of these clocks. It is also in rough condition, missing its moon, but it should restore very, very nicely.
Mechanism Condition; Dirty
Back of Mechanism; J. KAISER G.M.B.H.,VILLINGEN, GERMANY, NO(0) JEWELS, UNADJUSTED
Dial - Material; Metal
Dial - Condition; Top right edge is bent back, dial is dirty, Made in Germany across bottom
Suspension; Complete
Base Condition; No dings, very tarnished
Dome - bottom edge; Fused edge
Dome - comments; Good condition
Pendulum; Tarnished

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Gustav Becker; c1906 Plate # 1199 pp 100
Description; A very nice Becker in a four-glass Mahogany Case
Mechanism Condition; Clean
Back of Mechanism; Classic Becker pair of circles, 1901252
Dial - Material; Porcelain
Dial - Condition; Perfect
Suspension; Complete
Base Condition; Very nice
Hood glass; Beveled Glass perfect, no chips
Hood - Comments; Mahogany has aged to give a lovely patena. Very attractive case
Pendulum; Nice heavy Becker disc with wider lip than usual and no dings

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Gustav Becker; c1906 Plate # 1199 pp 100
Description; A very nice Becker in a four-glass Mahogany Case
Mechanism Condition; Dirty
Back of Mechanism; Classic Becker pair of circles, 1915286
Dial - Material; Porcelain
Dial - Condition; Perfect
Suspension; Spring broken but all parts there
Base Condition; Very nice
Hood glass; Beveled Glass perfect, no chips
Hood - Comments; Mahogany has retained much of its original deep maroon color. A very attractive case in very good condition
Pendulum; Nice heavy Becker disc with wider lip than usual and no dings with number 1915286 written on bottom

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BHA by Gustav Becker; c1913 Plate # 1032 pp 79
Description; A very nice Becker in a four-glass Mahogany Case. This is one of the rarer models, with doors that open both front and back as well as a silvered squre dial. Note that the door latch knob for the front door lock is missing. It will be easy to replace. Case is dirty and has a number of minor nicks and scratches, but overall very presentable and will clean up very nicely.
Mechanism Condition; Dirty
Back of Mechanism; 2070440
Dial - Material; Porcelain
Dial - Condition; Perfect
Suspension; Spring and bottom hanger missing
Base Condition; Very nice but very dirty
Hood glass; Beveled Glass only to front door, all glass perfect, no chips
Hood - Comments; Mahogany has retained much of its original deep maroon color but is very dirty.
Pendulum; Nice heavy Becker disc with typical lip to top edge of disc, no dings, with number 2070440 written on bottom

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