44.      $250

E. N. Welch “Sinico”, ca. 1885.  A 40-inch black walnut case in what must be the original finish, dark and grungy.  It certainly could be cleaned up.  The door glass is newer, rather roughly puttied in.  Parts of the base are missing, including the entire back piece and a piece broken off the front.  The top is intact and complete; there is a shred of a label on the back.  The dial is old paper, worn, and may also be original; it is not signed.  The hands are correct.  This model has a large 8-day time-and-strike movement that strikes a cathedral gong on the hours and a nickel bell behind the movement on the half-hours.  It is running and striking without issue.  A nice model, not as big as some of Welch’s regulators.  We sold one in January for $550.  $300-$500.