42.      $1500

Charles Jacques Hall Clock with tubular bells, 1905.  Jacques was the inventor, marketing his clocks through several New York importers/retailers after he sold his business to Harris and Harrington in 1894.  Here he was working with Bawo and Dotter from 1895 to about 1915; Bawo & Dotter, Limited are listed as the Patentees and Makers, N.Y. on the dial of this clock.  This clock is shown on page 51 of Ly’s book, “Longcase Clocks and Standing Regulators” under Borgfeldt & Co. (another retailer Jacques worked with after B&D).    With its feet and spire finial this clock is 8 ft 5 inches tall, but without the feet and center spire it will fit in a room with an 8 ft ceiling with room to spare.  It looks just fine without feet and the finial.  The case is solid mahogany with a deep rich finish, with thick beveled glasses on the trunk door and sides.  There are full fluted columns on either side of the bonnet and trunk, and a swan-neck pediment on top. The back is open, covered with fabric.  The metal dial is outstanding, with a moon arch dial, hand-pierced brass detail, an engraved hour circle, and raised gilt beveled numerals.  It is as clean as a whistle and has not been resilvered.  In the upper left is a “chime/silent” switch, and on the right a dial to select the chime pattern (Whittington, Trinity, Westminster).  The clock strikes on nine 1.5-inch tubular bells; it also counts the hours on four bells.  The clock is running and striking, and looking impressive; it will do the same in your home, but will likely need adjustment by a knowledgeable clock repairman after transport and reassembly for best sound.  You can listen to the chime sequence here.  Prices for 9-tube clocks vary considerably, but I would expect between $1500-$3000. 

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