FINE CARVED WALNUT HANGING RAILROAD PRESENTATION REGULATOR CLOCK.

FINE CARVED WALNUT HANGING RAILROAD PRESENTATION REGULATOR CLOCK. Circa 1880. Philadelphia. “Made for /E.B. Edward/President/Ridge Avenue Railway Co./April 1880.” and so engraved in script on the reverse of the dial. The Aesthetic Movement carved walnut rectangular case with triple crest above a carved and burl trimmed frieze, above the conforming case fitted with a single glass panel door flanked by engaged columns, on a molded plinth over twin pediments or corbels. There is a silvered medallion inset at the bottom of the case inscribed: “EMIL WERNER/MAKER/PHILADELPHIA”. The large 17″ brass dial with Roman Numeral chapter ring and sweep seconds subsidiary dial centering a brass plaque inscribed “William E. Harpur/Philadelphia”. The original unmarked (possibly Seth Thomas) time only eight-day movement is driven by a single weight. Fitted with a brass and nickel plated six-tube pendulum and custom beat scale. Door key, winder, weight & pendulum present. NOTE: The Ridge Avenue Railway operated as a horse drawn passenger rail service during the second half of the 19th Century in Philadelphia, PA. William E. Harpur was a retailer of clocks and scientific instruments located at 428 Chestnut St in Philadelphia. In 1872, he installed a Seth Thomas tower clock into his building. In 1882 he reset the Philadelphia principal clock to Standard Time also known as railway time. SIZE: 8′ h x 31″ w x 13″ d. PROVENANCE: Dr. Charles Bradley, Lubbock, TX. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Movement appears correct and without alterations. 9-21098 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	4129	$11,500.00	FINE CARVED WALNUT HANGING RAILROAD PRESENTATION REGULATOR CLOCK. Circa 1880. Philadelphia. “Made for /E.B. Edward/President/Ridge Avenue Railway Co./April 1880.” and so engraved in script on the reverse of the dial. The Aesthetic Movement carved walnut rectangular case with triple crest above a carved and burl trimmed frieze, above the conforming case fitted with a single glass panel door flanked by engaged columns, on a molded plinth over twin pediments or corbels. There is a silvered medallion inset at the bottom of the case inscribed: “EMIL WERNER/MAKER/PHILADELPHIA”. The large 17″ brass dial with Roman Numeral chapter ring and sweep seconds subsidiary dial centering a brass plaque inscribed “William E. Harpur/Philadelphia”. The original unmarked (possibly Seth Thomas) time only eight-day movement is driven by a single weight. Fitted with a brass and nickel plated six-tube pendulum and custom beat scale. Door key, winder, weight & pendulum present. NOTE: The Ridge Avenue Railway operated as a horse drawn passenger rail service during the second half of the 19th Century in Philadelphia, PA. William E. Harpur was a retailer of clocks and scientific instruments located at 428 Chestnut St in Philadelphia. In 1872, he installed a Seth Thomas tower clock into his building. In 1882 he reset the Philadelphia principal clock to Standard Time also known as railway time. SIZE: 8′ h x 31″ w x 13″ d. PROVENANCE: Dr. Charles Bradley, Lubbock, TX. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Movement appears correct and without alterations. 9-21098 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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