238.    $350

Self Winding Clock Co. “No. 9 Regulator”, ca. 1900.  A 68-inch cherry (I think) case but the finish is very dark and the case is very dirty; it also has been overcoated with a grain-painting effect, most visible on the interior walls (see photo) but is present on the entire case.  Both glasses are old.  The enameled zinc dial is signed, with a large cutout to view the mechanism; the hands are correct.  The movement is signed and numbered (30822) which matches the small metal plaque on the inside bottom of the case.  A tap to the pendulum sets it running, but I did not test the winding motor as there are too many wires and I am not an electrician.  The wooden pendulum stick has been broken and glued at the top of the pendulum bob. So where did this clock come from?  My consignor says he bought it from his neighbor who worked as the clock maintenance man at Grand Central Station.  There is an included newspaper article from 1980 describing the job Paul Kugler held, and a signed, pen-written note on the article from Mr. Kugler to my consignor stating, “Good luck with your S. Winding Clock”.  My consignor says it took a long time to get Kugler to give up the clock.  There are no notations or labels on the clock that confirm the provenance, however.  There is a wide range of auction prices for this model, from $375 to $950, and most are in better condition than this clock.  But none have its provenance.  $350-$1000. 

Delivery is available in the eastern half of the US for $250.