105. $200
H.J. Davies “The General”, ca. 1884. Henry J. Davies was
associated with the G.A. Jones Co. (a clock retailer) in the 1870’s and became the General Manager of the Ansonia Clock Co. in 1878. He continued his role in Ansonia while also making and selling clocks under his own name, as found here. He is best known for
his Crystal Palace clocks. This clock resembles the popular mirrorside clocks of the 1880’s but lacks the side mirrors. It does have the putti on each side. The walnut case is 25 inches tall with a beautiful, polished finish and a moderate patina,
just the way we like them. In addition to the two putti with their original brass finish, there is a brass figurehead on top
and two intricately carved hanging rope finials on either side. The door glass is original with a frosted pattern applied. This is no ordinary parlor clock! The dial is worn, toned paper and probably original, the hands are period as well. The
8-day, time-and-strike movement is signed H.J. Davies, New York; it is running and striking on brass bell, regulated by a brass two-barrel
pendulum. There is an alarm hooked up but not tested. There is an instruction label on the back as well as a regular maker’s
label, noting the model name. There are no examples of this clock on LiveAuctioneers or the Antique Clocks Identification and
Price Guide. $200–$500.
Antique American Clocks January 2026
Here are some typical charges for delivery to the eastern half of the US:
Small clocks – under 20 inches tall: $50 but may be
shipped.
Medium clocks – under 25 inches: $100
Full-size clocks – under 35 inches: $150
Large clocks (most wall clocks, triple deckers)
– under 40 inches: $200
Oversize clocks – up to 60 inches: $250–$300
Jeweler’s regulators – $400
Tall case clocks and standing regulators
– $500
All prices are estimates and not guarantees; note that delivery is NOT guaranteed to ANY location.